Project - MK2 ZS 115 - 180 Kitted!

[Chaz]

Finally decided to get shut of the ZR and get something a bit more... Better! :laugh:

2005 MK2 MG ZS Diesel 115 with the full 180 body kit along with 11 spokes!

The colour is Firefrost Red and its pretty awesome to be fair!

Its not perfect but for what I paid its bargain!

Full MOT and the seller put new tax on it the same day I collected it, ended up getting it for £900, spot on!

Its not in bad nick, its done 163K but it drives like its done 63K, it really does.. Its got a few bits of bodywork that need sorting but il get round to it..

Iv got big plans for this beast... Anyway.. Here it is!

(Sorry about the bad pictures it was getting dark and my blackberry is gash for taking decent photo's!)

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121112-00761.jpg

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Gave the engine bay a clean..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121105-00641.jpg

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Now the bad bits :(

Bit of bad paint on the rear bumper.. Needs a respray.. Also a cracked rear light..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121105-00651.jpg

Stone chips each side on the wide arches at the rear..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121105-00653.jpg

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Scuff on the front bumper..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121105-00654.jpg

Few stone chips on the grill..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121105-00655.jpg

But apart from that, its not too bad really!

The headlights are a bit misty but thats due to condensation and needing a good polish up.. Passenger is the worst due to not having a cap on the back of the headlight :wall:

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The beast in the garage..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121105-00665.jpg

Recent work its had..

New glow plugs x4
Both timing belts and tensioners 2K ago
Full service with MOT
New sump gasket
New backbox
New antifreeze

and thats it as far as I know, it only came with the service hisotry in the handbook and a few mot's, no receipts or anything like that..

But I had a good look over it and its obviously had a new turbo and fuel pump at some point as the turbo has no play at all, its like new and also the fuel pump is really clean, I can still see all the numbers marked on it etc which says to me that it hasnt been on very long..

Did have a couple of problems with the car on the way home, I pulled out to pass the old man in his slow 600 SDi and I couldnt get past :evilmad: The ZS was flat and restricted at 4K RPM.. So I pulled over and took the airbox top and filter out, put on my new MAF and open cone from my ZR, it felt a bit better but still restricted to 4K so I pulled over again at the next lay-by and took the engine cover off to find the plug to number 1 injector unplugged and the wire wrapped round the injector? Plugged it in and it felt like a new car, with the new maf and the injector plugged back in, its now flying..
Shame about the crappy 115 map though! Its so annoying it pulls hard till 2800 rpm, then lets off till 3500 rpm then it starts to pull again, I hate it!

So far iv done;
Changed all wipers for aero flats
Adjusted throttle cable as it was slack as hell
Unplugged the EGR
Changed MAF and air filter
Fixed the back bumper on properly, was literally hanging off, the bottom fixings weren't even there!
Re-sealed all leaky boost hoses
Replaced all the leak off pipes
Adjusted up the handbrake
Changed aerial for short stubby bee sting type

and just a general clean up really..

Iv ordered new injector sealing washers, new drivebelt, inlet/exh gasket, manifold gasket, new expansion cap (im sure its leaking) and some 100w H7's - Naughty naughty ;)

So yeah.. Thats the ZS, what do ya all think? Bargain?

Heres the list of future plans for the beast!

Things il be doing shortly;

Fit SDI's when new washers turn up..

Fit boost gauge (in drivers vent for now) and up the boost to 19 PSI

Change the cat for my gutted one

Fit dark ice turbo outlet pipe

Clean out intercooler, inlet manifolds and all intercooler hoses

Blank off EGR valve

Vent the breather to atmosphere

Change the damaged rear light

Remove the ZS badge off the boot (I think it looks out of place)

Fit BRM heater knobs

Fit ZR gear stick, dark ice short shift and BRM gear knob

Fit steering UJ to the end of the ZS gear linkage

Fit MG TF mirror with xenon bulbs

Changing interior bulbs to xenon bulbs

Fit xsara mist washer jets

Fitting wind deflectors


On the to do list;

Get the air-con re-gassed!

Fitting 620 Ti front brake set up

Fitting ZR160 rear brakes

Dry out and polish up headlights

Remove front bumper to change the girly horn, remove fog blanks and fit fog lights from my ZR.. May also spray the front mesh silver as its gone rusty :(

Get a fresh set of stick on number plates (hate seeing the screws through them)

Spray the bottom beam on the front bumper black with plasti-dip

Fit my cupra R front splitter

Sell my remapped ECU and get the ZS mapped and rolling roaded


Future plans;

New windscreen with top tint (screen is scratched from an old wiper)

De-orange speedo and convert all switches to blue

Full black leathers (hopefully heated)

Maybe coilovers? Failing that motobuild lowering springs

Powder coat the 11 spokes Vauxhall Artic White

Tinted windows all round (limo tint rears, smoked tint fronts)

Buy saloon extreme spoiler, remove front and rear bumpers along with the rear wide arches and get them all freshly sprayed

Fit saloon extreme spoiler

Aftermarket backbox of some sort? Id like a wingy backbox really..

Braided brake lines all round and Dot 5.1 brake fluid

MG TF steering wheel


Distant plans (il get there eventually!)

Remove the engine out of my ZR, rebuilt it with new rings, shells, gaskets etc.. new clutch, replacement gearbox, fresh fuel pump, get it all built up and ready to drop straight into the ZS one weekend..

Get a bigger waste gated turbo to put on once new engine is in...

Get a front mount intercooler

Uprated clutch, steel caged gearbox and a Type B LSD..

and thats about it really, after that I think it will be spot on!

Will take me a year or so to get all that done but once its done it will be awesome!

Thanks for looking! :D

[petet16]

Bargain, yes for sure.

The rear wheel arch sections are a pain for stone chips, I've thought about using some of that clear film to protect them a bit.

Your front bumper has had paint, the intake bits around the fog lights should be Black.

A bit of tlc is all it needs imo.

[Lukeus101]

Bargain that mate :) Will look forward to seeing some progress

[Chaz]

Just looked at the pics again, they are shocking, il get some better ones tomorrow, in the day light this time though :laugh:

I didnt know the bumper had been sprayed.. Its getting done again shortly as I want rid of the scuffs/scratches..

Quite happy with it really, just needs a bit of a tidy up and it will be spot on :)

[peterzs]

great buy, decat, s/s exhaust from cat back, boost up a bit, BMC panel filter, 135 bhp, 212 ft/lbs torque. Then SDi's and a Reidy remap 159 bhp 236 ft/lbs torque.

Found a Landrover place for the injector seals.

[Chaz]

great buy, decat, s/s exhaust from cat back, boost up a bit, BMC panel filter, 135 bhp, 212 ft/lbs torque. Then SDi's and a Reidy remap 159 bhp 236 ft/lbs torque.

Found a Landrover place for the injector seals.

My ZR made 155 BHP and 262 lb ft with all the usual mods and a Reidy remap, it would of been 159-160 BHP but it had a slight fault with the pump ECU..

It was mapped on Matts dyno in Yeovil.. Was planning on sticking all the ZR mods onto the ZS but the ECU wont work :(

[Enright]

Don't blank off the EGR valve - on a Mk2 you'll get an engine management light and never pass an MOT. A Digimafam will overcome the flat spot for half the price of a remap.

[VVC MINI]

Love the mk2 wheels. Looks a good buy that

[Chaz]

Don't blank off the EGR valve - on a Mk2 you'll get an engine management light and never pass an MOT. A Digimafam will overcome the flat spot for half the price of a remap.

Iv already unplugged the egr mate and it didn't bring up a code and iv had the maf unplugged and that didn't bring up a code either, being a mk2 I thought that was weird.. I then plugged in my obd2 code reader and it wouldn't read it? So I think maybe mines not completely obd2 compliant?

Where can I get a digimafam from I was just gunna buy a normal mafam for now as I plan to remap it after winter but if a digimafam smooths out the 115 crappy map and works as a mafam also that seems good! I might not even bother with a remap..

By the way, I never get an mot failed because of the engine management light??

[ian zs180]

Bargain that mate and in the best colour aswell :thumbsup:

[Enright]

Yes, Mk2's aren't fully OBDII compliant. You need a Sykes Pickavant or a Rover TU4 to eliminate some of the codes. I have been able to reset a few with my ELM327, but not all.
ANY warning light that won't go out on your dashboard means instant fail these days, so best to avoid lighting 'em up in the first place!
Digimafams available here:
http://tuning-diesels.com/Mafam/maproject.htm

[Smokey]

I like it!

[talkingcars]

ANY warning light that won't go out on your dashboard means instant fail these days,

This was introduced this year.

[Alan.F]

This was introduced this year.

not fully in yet this most MOT places around here give an advise for it

[Chaz]

^^ Yeah I just get an advisory for it round here, sometimes they dont even mention it!

[Chaz]

Yes, Mk2's aren't fully OBDII compliant. You need a Sykes Pickavant or a Rover TU4 to eliminate some of the codes. I have been able to reset a few with my ELM327, but not all.
ANY warning light that won't go out on your dashboard means instant fail these days, so best to avoid lighting 'em up in the first place!
Digimafams available here:
http://tuning-diesels.com/Mafam/maproject.htm

Ahh I see, no wonder it didnt work then..

Iv got an ELM327 but I aint a clue how to use it! :laugh: Not really studied it really..

Iv just bought a digimafam :) Cheers for the link!

[Chaz]

It was this one I needed wasnt it?

DIGI-MAFAM, DGM1 FOR MG ZR/ZS (remove) £79.00 £79.00
Subtotal £79.00
Current shipping is Shipping £3.95
Your Location : UNITED KINGDOM- change
Currency is British Pound Total £82.95

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[Noobrider]

warning lights other than ABS are still an advisory but we have been informed it will definately become a fail in the future. It was supposed to be March this year but they have delayed it for a while. No news as yet as to exactly when it will become a fail.

We invested in a SnapOn Solus to ensure we can diagnose as many as possible....doesn't do Mazda or Chrysler though for some strange reason but does do MG/Rover. £25 for a plug in....free for supporters on here.

[Chaz]

warning lights other than ABS are still an advisory but we have been informed it will definately become a fail in the future. It was supposed to be March this year but they have delayed it for a while. No news as yet as to exactly when it will become a fail.

We invested in a SnapOn Solus to ensure we can diagnose as many as possible....doesn't do Mazda or Chrysler though for some strange reason but does do MG/Rover. £25 for a plug in....free for supporters on here.

Where abouts are you mate??

At work I have a Snap On Verus to play with, what a beast machine that is lol..

A few grands worth though so I never play with it for long, always scared im gunna drop it :laugh:

[Enright]

It was this one I needed wasnt it?

DIGI-MAFAM, DGM1 FOR MG ZR/ZS (remove) £79.00 £79.00
Subtotal £79.00
Current shipping is Shipping £3.95
Your Location : UNITED KINGDOM- change
Currency is British Pound Total £82.95

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Yep, that's it.
Oh, and you might find my old build thread of some interest...
http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=18222

[Chaz]

Yep, that's it.
Oh, and you might find my old build thread of some interest...
http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=18222

Good, will it definitely sort out that flat spot on the 115??

Yeah just had a read through, how much did it cost to spray the bumpers? I need mine doing soon..

[Chaz]

Got a few bits this morning..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121107-00684.jpg

Injectors washers, new rad cap, new inlet/exh gasket and new plenum gasket..

Got a few bits il be sticking on this weekend also..

Mist washer jets..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121107-00691.jpg

TF mirror with white LED's..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121107-00689.jpg

Better front MG badge and new rear quarter panel badges..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121107-00688.jpg

Mikalor hose clamps and EGR blanking kit..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121107-00687.jpg

Dark ice turbo outlet pipe + new reducer..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121107-00686.jpg

And some BRM heater knobs..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121107-00685.jpg

Iv also got a BRM gearknob but need to fit the ZR gearstick with dark ice short shifter to the ZS gearlinkage (if I can) so that I can screw it on as the ZS is the push on type..

Alsoo, iv just ordered a set of 4x Heko wind deflectors, a Digimafam and all new bulbs.. xenon 80w H7 for dipped beam, xenon 100w rallye bulbs for main, xenon sidelights, xenon number plate lights, xenon white interior light and chrome indicators..

Got a busy weekend a head :laugh:

[ZS Phil]

Plans sound good but you might have trouble fitting the BRM knobs, I tried it on a MK1 ZS and they didnt fit properly.

[Chaz]

Plans sound good but you might have trouble fitting the BRM knobs, I tried it on a MK1 ZS and they didnt fit properly.

Hmmm I did think they might not fit too well but iv seen a MK2 45 with BRM heater knobs so I dont know, il give it ago..

Gotta have all the centre console out now anyway... The bar connected to one of the heater knobs has jumped off, its stuck on blowing at your feet :lol:

[petet16]

For the blowing feet have a check on the drivers side of the heater box, you can access the 2 cables and levers from the drivers footwell.

[petet16]

BRM knobs
http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/picture.php?albumid=239&pictureid=1476

[Noobrider]

Chaz, we're based in Shipley - West Yorkshire...Leeds/Bradford way.

Yeah the SnapOn kit aint cheap, I paid £2k for the Solus from our SnapOn rep and that was for a used one. The updates are £500 a time

[Chaz]

For the blowing feet have a check on the drivers side of the heater box, you can access the 2 cables and levers from the drivers footwell.

I turned it form the windscreen to your face and I felt the cable pop off and the knobs just spins freely now so I know how to sort it, can you get them from the bottom then?? Or do you mean the ones to the heater flaps under the dash?

[Chaz]

BRM knobs
http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/picture.php?albumid=239&pictureid=1476

Yeah I thought id seen them in a 45 before, il get them fitted :)

Is that yours Pete?

If so where did you get the chrome rings? and also how come your centre console is black..? Mines grey and all scratched I fancy changing it or painting/wrapping it or something..

[Chaz]

Annddd the wind deflectors arrived..

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So fitted them this afternoon while I had a spare 2 minutes.. (excuse the state of the car, the roads round here are shocking, only washed it two days ago!)

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http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121107-00698.jpg

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121107-00699.jpg

Makes them look a lot better IMO!

Tinted windows all round next :D

[petet16]

I turned it form the windscreen to your face and I felt the cable pop off and the knobs just spins freely now so I know how to sort it, can you get them from the bottom then?? Or do you mean the ones to the heater flaps under the dash?

Ah, if the knob is spinning it has probably come off the back of the heater control panel, which will need the centre console removing to reach them

[petet16]

Yeah I thought id seen them in a 45 before, il get them fitted :)

Is that yours Pete?

If so where did you get the chrome rings? and also how come your centre console is black..? Mines grey and all scratched I fancy changing it or painting/wrapping it or something..

The rings came off ebay, the console I painted gloss Black along with the strip on the passenger side and the gear lever surround.

[Chaz]

Ah, if the knob is spinning it has probably come off the back of the heater control panel, which will need the centre console removing to reach them

Thats what I thought, lovely :laugh:

I might get some black carbon effect wrap and wrap my centre console while its all out.. Its scratched to death..

[peterzs]

Be careful if you do the front passenger and drivers windows, we got pulled up in Scotland when we had a mid dark tint on the fronts. Were going to impound the car, unless we removed them at the side of the road. Couldnt get them off and in the end waved us on our way.

Got home and removed the fronts as we had scratched and damaged them. Tint guy said the only legal front tints is what they came out of the factory with.

Because the back is a dark tint, the fronts look tinted anyway.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/2010_0417kyra0001.jpg

Best check with the tint guys up your way. When I got my fronts removed there was a new Discovery, had the fronts done for a week and the police pulled him and told him to get them off. Thats down in Dorset.

:whistle::whistle::whistle:

[Chaz]

Be careful if you do the front passenger and drivers windows, we got pulled up in Scotland when we had a mid dark tint on the fronts. Were going to impound the car, unless we removed them at the side of the road. Couldnt get them off and in the end waved us on our way.

Got home and removed the fronts as we had scratched and damaged them. Tint guy said the only legal front tints is what they came out of the factory with.

Because the back is a dark tint, the fronts look tinted anyway.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/2010_0417kyra0001.jpg

Best check with the tint guys up your way. When I got my fronts removed there was a new Discovery, had the fronts done for a week and the police pulled him and told him to get them off. Thats down in Dorset.

:whistle::whistle::whistle:

Yeah the bloke who did my ZR said "You do realise the front limit is what they came out the factory with" I said " Yeah I know, just smoked on the front please :) " and he made me sign something lol..

I had limo tint on all 3 rear ones and the front two smoked, they wasnt mega dark but they were noticeable..

Iv never been pulled and iv had police walk round my ZR before and they never mentioned it, I dont think police care round here..

My mates got limo tint on all his windows on his fiesta and hes not been pulled yet..

I like the look of it so I think il risk it..

Only just bought the car so I think if I get pulled il say it came like it, they will check when I bought it and it will come up as me only owning it for a short period so I should be ok :)

If I get pulled in 6 months/12 months il be knackered :laugh:

[peterzs]

The Scottish police didnt like it, I saw the police car pass us and then did a U turn, then the blue lights. Put a measuring thing on the front 19.5 was the reading, anything below 20 is classified as dangerous.

3 points and £60 fine, I'm an oldie and I think they are so shocked that I'm not in my 20's it takes them back a bit. Always polite and helpful, think it makes a lot of difference as to how you get treated.

Been stopped 4 or 5 times in the yellow one, only car I have had so much attention, some of my own making I suppose!!!

Anyway sounds like you know the ins and outs, just didnt want you to go ahead without a bit of a warning.

:whistle::whistle::whistle:

[Chaz]

The Scottish police didnt like it, I saw the police car pass us and then did a U turn, then the blue lights. Put a measuring thing on the front 19.5 was the reading, anything below 20 is classified as dangerous.

3 points and £60 fine, I'm an oldie and I think they are so shocked that I'm not in my 20's it takes them back a bit. Always polite and helpful, think it makes a lot of difference as to how you get treated.

Been stopped 4 or 5 times in the yellow one, only car I have had so much attention, some of my own making I suppose!!!

Anyway sounds like you know the ins and outs, just didnt want you to go ahead without a bit of a warning.

:whistle::whistle::whistle:

How do you get pulled so much? :laugh:

Iv never been pulled in my life..

I dont think the police are too bothered round here, I do live out in the sticks though so I suppose that has something to do with it haha..

[ZS Phil]

I stand corrected, maybe the MK2 has different splines to the MK1 or something? To be honest the ones I tried on a MK1 ZS were from my old ZR and were machined from solid aluminium (not genuine BRM ones) but fitted the ZR perfectly but not the ZS... Anyway Ill stop waffling, they clearly fit a MK2 and look great :D

[Chaz]

All my bulbs arrived...

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121108-00706.jpg

And also my digi-mafam..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121108-00707.jpg

Differences in the headlights..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121108-00708.jpg

Driverside is obviously with the new bulbs..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121108-00710.jpg

Interior light.. Mega bright white..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121108-00717.jpg

Iv got matching bulbs for my TF mirror, just need to get it fitted..

Boot light.. Mega bright as well!

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121108-00718.jpg

Fitted the aerial for my bee-sting one instead of the usual massive thing..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121108-00716.jpg

And also got my BRM knobs on, BUT they are backwards if that makes sense.. The pointers are pointing down instead of up, I guess there's no way round it, its just how they fit on the ZS? Or am I just being stupid and havn't done it properly?

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121108-00713.jpg


I got the digi-mafam set up im using setting 1 as its a new maf anyway but its now responsive down low and the 115 flat spot seems nearly non-existent but I was wondering.. Whats the black switch for next to the mode switches?

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121108-00712.jpg

:huh:

[petet16]

My BRM knobs are the same, I've got used to them now.

[Enright]

It's an internal on/off switch. Wait til you try setting 8 - it nearly takes your head off!

[Chaz]

It's an internal on/off switch. Wait til you try setting 8 - it nearly takes your head off!

So that black switch should be set to what? 1 or 2?

Tried setting 8, currently running that at the minute..

Its no different to setting 1 really apart from its a bit better up top end..

My MAF was new about 2 months ago though so I wasnt expecting much, I only got it to iron out that flat spot really and its worked!

SDi's are going in tomorrow now that my washers are here ;)

Wooooo! Powaarrrrr!

[Chaz]

My BRM knobs are the same, I've got used to them now.

Ahhh I thought I was doing it wrong, I kept trying to put them on different ways but it wouldnt have it..

Ahh well it will be alright!

[Chaz]

A few more bits came this morning..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121109-00725.jpg

Changed my nackered worn top hose before it went bang..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121109-00726.jpg

Inlet manifold off and having a soak in a bucket of paraffin..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121109-00729.jpg

All clean!

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121109-00731.jpg

EGR Blanked off..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121109-00728.jpg

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121109-00733.jpg

SDi's in with new copper washers, new clamps and new leak off pipes..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121109-00727.jpg

Breather pipe vented to atmosphere and intake pipe breather blocked up..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121109-00734.jpg

Dark ice turbo outlet pipe with new reducer on..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121109-00735.jpg

Intercooler and intercooler hoses cleaned out and mikalor clamps fitted..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121109-00736.jpg

One clamp was too small for the ZS (came off the ZR) so need to ordered a slight bigger one..

Need a new top intercooler hose also as this one is nackered..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121109-00738.jpg

Friggin' stabbed my self with a flat screw driver haha..

After I got it all built back up went for a blast up the road and it was blue smoking realllllly bad..

It cleared after a mile or so, I think some of the black carbon crap from the inlet was still in the big inlet manifold and it was just burning it off..

Setting 7 on the digimafam makes it smoke like a train and setting 8 makes it blue smoke at high revs, so its currently on setting 2 as setting 1 was a bit slow top end, it feels ok but its obviously faster in setting 8 but the blue smoke scares me a bit, cant work out why its making it blue smoke haha..

Anyway the car is a lot nicer to drive, power at any rev in any gear, smoke is minimal, just get a bit of black smoke at low revs in a high gear, when on boost its a slight haze... so its pretty much spot on!

[zsserbia]

Nice work there!

As for the blue smoke, my guess is the fuel pump isn't able to suck enough fuel for the demand given by the ECU, but the culprit could be as simple as restriction/vacuum in the fuel line or the priming bulb or in the gas tank or filler cap or fuel filter...

[zsserbia]

May be silly but just noticed that the top water hose clamp looks a bit to tight, that plastic couplers can crack easily.

[Chaz]

Ahh yeah I can see what you mean, nah its not too tight, its how the hose looks, I cut if off a 420 SDi hose set up (they dont have the plastic T bit they are all joined) so I cut it a bit too close to the join on the sdi if that makes sense?

[zsserbia]

Yup, silly me, didn't notice the hybrid setup ;)

[Chaz]

Yup, silly me, didn't notice the hybrid setup ;)

Haha, bit of a bodge I know but it will be fine until I get a new pipe from somewhere, I refuse to pay rimmers prices of like £50! :laugh:

[Chaz]

Got some badges this morning..

Haha ;)

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121110-00741.jpg

Think im gunna put these under the side repeaters each side :)

[talkingcars]

Got some badges this morning..

Haha ;)

Think im gunna put these under the side repeaters each side :)

Why - why spoil a good looking car by pretending it's something it's not?
If tuned to 180 bhp maybe but not before.

[Chaz]

Why - why spoil a good looking car by pretending it's something it's not?
If tuned to 180 bhp maybe but not before.

Because its my car so I'll do what I want ;)

Why does it matter that its not 180 bhp??

It will be a 180 replica.. A lot of people make their ZR's into 160 replica's.. I don't see the problem to be quite honest..

[ZS Phil]

At least you have a power target to aim for now :D

[Smokey]

My first mk2 didn't come with the badges. And it was a bona fide V6!

[Eastwood29]

I bought my td with the extreme spoiler fitted in 2008. It lasted about 6 months before i took it off. Here's a few pics.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/Eastwood29/DSC00033.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/Eastwood29/DSC00275.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/Eastwood29/DSC00274.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/Eastwood29/DSC00038.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/Eastwood29/DSC00035.jpg

As you can see it just about fits on a mk2 with the lip spoiler fitted. It needs to be cut slightly to fit over the lip spoiler and rear window. Personaly id just stick with the smaller hatch extreme spoiler. It looks much better and more in proportion than the large spoiler.

[Dan1971]

When I modded my 115 diesel and got the 151bhp RR figure, I was gonna get some Merc A150 badges and put the 150 on the front wing.

Mate - stick 260 badges on it if you want - like you said - It's your car .... :clap:

[Chaz]

At least you have a power target to aim for now :D

Haha, 180 isnt too hard to hit, 180's are only 174 BHP anyway arent they?

A bigger turbo and im sorted.. Easy..

[Chaz]

I bought my td with the extreme spoiler fitted in 2008. It lasted about 6 months before i took it off. Here's a few pics.

As you can see it just about fits on a mk2 with the lip spoiler fitted. It needs to be cut slightly to fit over the lip spoiler and rear window. Personaly id just stick with the smaller hatch extreme spoiler. It looks much better and more in proportion than the large spoiler.

Yeah I dont think im gunna bother with the extreme spoiler now, Im just gunna get the hatch saloon spoiler and be done with, cant be bothered with messing about, just want it to look a bit better :)

When I modded my 115 diesel and got the 151bhp RR figure, I was gonna get some Merc A150 badges and put the 150 on the front wing.

Mate - stick 260 badges on it if you want - like you said - It's your car .... :clap:

Yeah I got 155 BHP out of my ZR which is 158 PS which is close enough to 160 for me so I fitted a 160 badge to it briefly..

I really dont see the problem with putting a 180 badge on it? Its got the full 180 kit, the 11 spokes and everything, get a spoiler and 180 bades and its a 180 replica which I thought was quite a good idea..

Loads of people with 106 quicker silvers etc.. Make them into GTi replicas and stuff.. Loads of ZR's are 160 rep's..

:sleep:

[Cally180]

I used to always want a fiesta turbo but wanted keep it looking like a pop plus 1.1 special, cant beat a bit of a sleeper and shock factor for after. :D

at the same time I almost bought a Escort Cosworth look a like, was based on a 1600 for cheep running, and it looked the absolute business!!... nothing wrong with look a likes, just as long as they are done well and your willing to except its not the real thing but if it still puts a smile on your face... why not :)

[Chaz]

I used to always want a fiesta turbo but wanted keep it looking like a pop plus 1.1 special, cant beat a bit of a sleeper and shock factor for after. :D

at the same time I almost bought a Escort Cosworth look a like, was based on a 1600 for cheep running, and it looked the absolute business!!... nothing wrong with look a likes, just as long as they are done well and your willing to except its not the real thing but if it still puts a smile on your face... why not :)

Exactly.. I know its not gunna be as fast as a ZS 180 but its gunna be around 160 BHP so it wont be slow..

And I like MK2 ZS180s so I want to make mine look like one, its not far off now.. Just need the badges, bigger spoiler and change the tip on the backbox and no one will know its a diesel until I start it haha..

[talkingcars]

Why not put the 160 badges on it?

[Chaz]

Why not put the 160 badges on it?

Because I only had the and they didnt make a ZS160..

I wanted it to be a 180 replica..

[Chaz]

Not a happy bunny, just looked at the new insurance documents for the ZS..

The ZS is £300 odd more a year than my ZR was.. My policy finishes in January..

So they've split the extra £300 odd over the last payments making my monthly insurance £290, I cant afford that.. Theres no way I can pay that..

I think I may have to get rid of the ZS..

[peterzs]

Think I would query that.

It is usually treated as a change of policy, not a cancellation, used to be about £30 for the change plus any increase for the additional cost of cover. Less its all changed.

Who you using???

Think I'd ring a few and see what the normal practice is, then threaten them with the Insurance Ombudsman.

Thieving whatsits.

[Chaz]

Think I would query that.

It is usually treated as a change of policy, not a cancellation, used to be about £30 for the change plus any increase for the additional cost of cover. Less its all changed.

Who you using???

Think I'd ring a few and see what the normal practice is, then threaten them with the Insurance Ombudsman.

Thieving whatsits.

We are now paying £500 a month as a family because of this with my ZS which isnt possible..

I said surely its not a cancellation as im just swapping vehicles but no apparently not..

Il have a think and probably ring back tomorrow and have another go!

[talkingcars]

£150 is not a realistic fee to be charging, my company charges £27.50.

[Chaz]

We had the ZT on there as we used it as a second/spare car which we have just sold as of last week so we tried to get that removed as well and they want an extra £150 to remove that also.. :/

[talkingcars]

That can not be correct.

[Chaz]

I think il ring again tommorow, see if I can get someone to help me..

[talkingcars]

Because I only had the and they didnt make a ZS160..

I wanted it to be a 180 replica..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGF-MGTF-MG-TF-MGZR-MGZS-160-Badge-New-/300635844875?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45ff4af10b

http://i12.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/3d/ae/d8a3_12.JPG

[peterzs]

glad I have never gone with Elephant/Admiral, cant see how they can justify that.....

[Chaz]

Got some better pictures earlier today of the ZS, you can actually see it better in these, will upload them shortly :)

[Chaz]

New pictures added to page 1!

And.. I put the ZS on the lawn after I washed it to get some decent pictures..

Left it sat there while I went in and had a cuppa..

When I come back I couldnt get the friggin' thing off :laugh:

It had sunk...

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121112-00768.jpg

[peterzs]

Love the colour great ZS

[zsserbia]

I love that colour as well, very nice...

[MG ZS STE]

If your policy ends in jan they should pro-rata the £300 a year more so should have only been an extra £75 at the most. Think they're mugging you by the sound of it.

Good pic by the way, needs them 180 badges if its gonna be a lookalike.

[Chaz]

Got some fresh plates and a megnetic tax disc holder this morning..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121113-00774.jpg

Just to prove that they arent illegal, they may look it but I dont think I can get done for it..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121113-00776.jpg

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121113-00777.jpg

The plates came with a peice of paper saying that they are legal so I should be fine, il leave that bit of paper in my glovebox haha..

[Enright]

Ahem, can I just ask WTF?
You spend pages 1-6 detailing what mods you have done or are going to do, page 7 moaning about being stiffed for unreasonable insurance, and then you post your reg number on page 8!
You can slag me off for pointing out the inconsistency if you like, but talk about enough rope to hang yourself with!!!
Constructive criticism - do some editing before you get rumbled or NO-one will even consider insuring you.

[Chaz]

Ahem, can I just ask WTF?
You spend pages 1-6 detailing what mods you have done or are going to do, page 7 moaning about being stiffed for unreasonable insurance, and then you post your reg number on page 8!
You can slag me off for pointing out the inconsistency if you like, but talk about enough rope to hang yourself with!!!
Constructive criticism - do some editing before you get rumbled or NO-one will even consider insuring you.

Lol..

Whats mods got to do with my insurance?

And the number plate has been on show in all of my pictures..

I cant see the problem in that..

And would you be happy with paying £150 extra a month then?

What do you mean rumbled? About what..?

[Enright]

Mods have EVERYTHING to do with your insurance.
If you don't declare them to your insurers, in the event of an accident your insurance could be declared null and void.
If you get pulled by the police they could chuck the book at you for driving without insurance.
It's a standard question when taking out insurance, and insurers aren't stupid - they share information via databases. At least TRY to cover your tracks man!

[petet16]

If all mods are declared I can't see the problem tbh.

[Chaz]

Mods have EVERYTHING to do with your insurance.
If you don't declare them to your insurers, in the event of an accident your insurance could be declared null and void.
It's a standard question when taking out insurance, and insurers aren't stupid - they share information via databases. At least TRY to cover your tracks man!

But all my mods are declared, thats what I mean about why does it matter that i'm listing my mods?

All my mods are wrote down on an A4 bit of paper which I fax over to the insurance company..

:hmmm:

[Smokey]

and some 100w H7's - Naughty naughty

Think that might be one thing. Lovely car mate, you got a bargain!

[Chaz]

Think that might be one thing. Lovely car mate, you got a bargain!

Turns out they are only actually 80w but I still think thats a bit naughty haha..

Thanks mate :)

[Enright]

Fairy nuff, just the cloners to watch out for then.
In answer to the earlier question: No, I wouldn't be happy about £150 a month extra, but if I presented a list of mods to my existing insurer that increased the power by almost 40% over standard, I wouldn't be surprised.
Anyway, best of luck with it - it's a nice car.

[Chaz]

Fairy nuff, just the cloners to watch out for then.
In answer to the earlier question: No, I wouldn't be happy about £150 a month extra, but if I presented a list of mods to my existing insurer that increased the power by almost 40% over standard, I wouldn't be surprised.
Anyway, best of luck with it - it's a nice car.

Yeah there is that, but everyone has pictures of their cars on the internet with the number plate showing..

I dont think people should clone my plate anyway tbh.. I dont bother with MOT or Tax...

Joke! :laugh:

It wasnt the mods that made the insurance high.. Well I suppose it doesnt help but I just changed the cars over and left my mod sheet from the ZR with them..

Basically the ZS is listed to have the same mods as my ZR..

The only things that arent done to the ZS at the min are lowered, tinted windows and a remap.. Thats not illegal is it? I just thought for ease id just let them use the same sheet my ZR mods were on instead of having to edit it for the ZS then keep ringing up and adding stuff?

But yeah if both ZR and ZS were standard the ZS is £300 more anyway so thats where the £150 a months come from.. :)

[Chaz]

Had a few ignition barrel problems..

The rollers bearings kept dropping in the way..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121107-00692.jpg

So I had to flick it up with my key..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121107-00693.jpg

Put the key in a wriggle it about a bit..

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121107-00694.jpg

Before it would go in! Got really annoying after a while.. Specially in the dark!

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121107-00695.jpg

But iv now sorted it! :laugh:

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/ZR_CH4Z/MG%20Stuff/IMG-20121112-00760.jpg

I gave the metal a little twist and out come the bearings.. So I pulled the bottom metal part off as well as it was a bit sharp..

Doesnt look too pretty but it got rid of the annoying problem!

Sorted! :thumbsup:

[Lukeus101]

As long as its sorted lol

[Chaz]

Haha, yep its sorted!

Its a lot better now, I can just put the key straight in without even having to look let alone fiddle around with roller bearings before I can even attempt to get the key in.. :laugh:

[Chaz]

How much would you all say my ZS is worth?

My mate is positive I could get £1700-1800..

Im not so sure.. I was thinking more £1500?

Not that im wanting to sell but if worst comes to worst with insurance I might have to :(

[petet16]

Not sure, but the diesels are worth the most of any of the ZS which is good news if the worst should happen and you need to sell

[petet16]

One from a dealer on AT
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201244491102845/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/model/zs/make/mg/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1501/postcode/po88rn?logcode=p

[Dan1971]

You'll get back what you paid for it and the little bits you've added I reckon easily enough....

[Chaz]

Hmmm mines done 164K though..

I reckon probably £1500 is about right..

[petet16]

One from the other extreme
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201240486956241/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/model/zs/make/mg/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/2/postcode/po88rn/radius/1501?logcode=p

[Chaz]

One from the other extreme
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201240486956241/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/model/zs/make/mg/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/2/postcode/po88rn/radius/1501?logcode=p

Lol wishful thinking, bless him..

No ones gunna pay that :laugh:

[Stephen]

I sold my 70k mk2 td saloon for 2700.

Good cars fetch the money.

2x on ebay atm. One in royal blue that i want badly!!!

[Dan1971]

... One in royal blue that i want badly!!!

Saw that .... Nice car.

[talkingcars]

One from the other extreme
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201240486956241/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/model/zs/make/mg/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/2/postcode/po88rn/radius/1501?logcode=p

Nice car with low mileage from a dealer, not that bad a price, although they need to sort out a more suitable exhaust.

As for your's Chaz, the car is well sorted except the mileage so should fetch a resonable price, don't be afriad to pitch high as long as it's not silly.

[Maxxed_Ross]

remember these days a low price can put people off as much as a high one

[Chaz]

Nice car with low mileage from a dealer, not that bad a price, although they need to sort out a more suitable exhaust.

As for your's Chaz, the car is well sorted except the mileage so should fetch a resonable price, don't be afriad to pitch high as long as it's not silly.

What would you suggest to aim for mate? I have no idea what I can put it up for without taking the ****.. :laugh:

I really dont know what to go for, it will be sold without the 11 spokes though as they are kerbed and the tyres are nackered, im putting my mint straights on with new tyres from my ZR.. So if/when I sell it will be on them..

[Maxxed_Ross]

it might look a bit weird with straights on it as the offset is a bit different... combined with the mk2 kit they look too small for it

[Chaz]

it might look a bit weird with straights on it as the offset is a bit different... combined with the mk2 kit they look too small for it

Ahhh crap, never though of that :lol:

I might have to just swap the straights tyres onto the 11 spokes to sell it then :/

[talkingcars]

Personally I have no idea as I don't even really follow prices of my mk1 180, let alone mk2 diesels.

[peterzs]

Prices are all over the place, good condition, long MOT, good tyres and it drives well will sell it.

I would go in high, as you can always bring the price down, go in low and you are stuffed.

Another thing is how long you are prepared to wait for the cash.

I would check prices on Ebay, Piston Heads, Gumtree, or Autotrader, thats where people will go to compare if they want to buy, so thats your opposition.

Less someone on here is looking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Captain Peanut]

I know someone looking for a derv, any chance of you pm'ing some details and a guide price that I can forward on.


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[Chaz]

Prices are all over the place, good condition, long MOT, good tyres and it drives well will sell it.

I would go in high, as you can always bring the price down, go in low and you are stuffed.

Another thing is how long you are prepared to wait for the cash.

I would check prices on Ebay, Piston Heads, Gumtree, or Autotrader, thats where people will go to compare if they want to buy, so thats your opposition.

Less someone on here is looking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Il have a research see how much mines sort of worth, was thinking £1695 as I can always come down cant I!


I know someone looking for a derv, any chance of you pm'ing some details and a guide price that I can forward on.


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Il send you the full spec and some pictures when I get chance mate, im currently on my laptop and its a pig to use, il do it when im on my PC again..

Cheers :)

[Chaz]

Right regrettably, this is now up for sale..

It will be going up for £1695 which I think is a decent price as it standed me at around £1200-1300 and I have now just put newish 7mm tyres on all round..

Iv sorted a lot of faults, fitted a load of new parts and added a few extras, at a guess this is running around 140+ BHP, with the usual mods.. Just needs a remap to finish off and it should be around 155+ BHP..

MOT till October, Just had new 6 months tax as of November..

I will do a proper listing as soon as I get on my PC tomorrow..

[Dr Doggystyle]

nice car Chaz :cool1:

[Craig-ZS180]

Mmm, this is tempting where I'm looking for a derv replacement to the 180. Just got to weigh up all options as found a fully spec'd mk1 hatch that can swap a fair few things over too from mine.
What to do..

[Chaz]

MK2's are much nicer inside ;)

andddd its got the 180 kit which is beast! :laugh:

[Craig-ZS180]

I just need to weigh it all up properly as I do agree, the mk2 with 180 kit does have more presence on the road for sure but I've owned my mk1 for 3 years and still love the looks and feel of the car. One of the only ones Ive not got bored with tbh.
My issue is that the mk1 has also sdi's, mafam kit, egr blanked and decat and exhaust & 130k on clock.
New clutch and belt kit too within past 8 months.
It also has full electrics inside which when my son see's me open my window he always wants his down too which with winders is a pain.
Then there's the price of just £1000 which is very appealing too.

Then I see your mk2 with the kit on and think interior wise and higher mileage, is it enough to sway me back to the mk1. I don't know.
I love the mk2 & have wanted one for a while but it's always down to what is also more cost effective especially with 2 children now.
This is why I say I really need to weigh up the options but I do keep looking through this thread and thinking it does look good.

[Chaz]

Finally got the winter wheels on today..

Its now on straights with mint tyres..

But, took me a while as the tool I bought the car from didnt bother giving me or telling me the car didnt come with the ******* locking wheel nut tool! *****!

I had to smash a 21mm impact socket onto all 4 locking wheel nuts and force them off..

So iv now had to buy a new set of locking wheel nuts but its all sorted now..

Had the bumper off and re-fitted it correctly, no more sag! :mml:

Also I changed the rear lights as one was cracked for a pair of Rover 400 smoked rear lights, looks pretty decent! It will do for now..

And finally fitted my new top boost hose as the other one was mullered and changed all 4 jubilee clips for mikalor hose clamps.. :thumbsup:

[Chaz]

More good news!

Opened the bonnet last night to play with my digimafam and noticed the water was a tad low.. Topped it up.. Thought nothing of it..

Popped the bonnet again first thing this morning to turn the digimafam back down and there is no water in the header tank at all..

Brilliant.

So I filled it up again and started it up, gave it a quick rev, switched it off, took the expansion cap off and there was pressure.. Obviously headgasket..

There shouldnt be any pressure there from just a quick rev when cold..

Have a guess what im doing this weekend! Woooo -__-

[Lukeus101]

Unlucky mate :( not heard of the HGF on the L series.

[Chaz]

Unlucky mate :( not heard of the HGF on the L series.

Iv had it 3 times now!!

Dads ZS at 68K, my ZR at 158K and now this ZS at 164K :laugh:

Iv got a plan anyway...

See here..

http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?p=5262776#post5262776

:)

[Lukeus101]

Sounds like a plan :)

[Chaz]

Ok turns out..

The clutch slip was a siezed clutch arm (I think) Iv lubed it up and took the SDi's out and I dont have anymore clutch slip no matter what I do, I cant get it to slip, which is a good thing..

Headgasket failure.. I carried on running despite me thinking the head gasket had gone.. I hadnt checked my coolant level for about 2 weeks so I thought id see how much it needed.. Andd.... it was bang on max still :laugh:

Turns out it was a leaking coolant hose!

FAIL.

Cant believe it, theres been nothing wrong with it the whole time :laugh:

Anyway the drivebelt was squeeling when I first started it in the mornings so iv got a new belt ready to put, il have that on when I get a spare 5 minutes!

So all is good at the minute!

[petet16]

Good stuff, it's lucky you hadn't spent loads of time and £££ pulling the box and doing the hg.

[Chaz]

Good stuff, it's lucky you hadn't spent loads of time and £££ pulling the box and doing the hg.

Yeah! I was gunna start doing it this week but something else came up so I put it off, im glad I did! :laugh:

Wouldnt of been a complete waste of time and money!

[peterzs]

Glad it was a easy sort and not too expensive.

;););)

[Dan1971]

Hey look what's that - a conclusion - looks good - let's jump .....

What's that ???? It's something else and cheap as chips to sort out !!!!

Result ... ;)

[Chaz]

Haha ;)

When I first saw that the coolant leve had dropped, I just guessed at HGF, wasnt 100% but iv had 3 L-series with HGF now so it wouldnt surprise me if it was but I got chance to have a proper look over it today and its nothing serious at all..

Thank foook :)

[talkingcars]

Another thing to consider before leaping is the reason for belt noise, is it an alternator struggling with a dying battery, not uncommon to manifest itself on cold mornings first.

[Chaz]

Another thing to consider before leaping is the reason for belt noise, is it an alternator struggling with a dying battery, not uncommon to manifest itself on cold mornings first.

TBH, my battery could be getting down, it does sound like its struggling to turn over on cold mornings and also when the belt is wet, it slips then when I go up the road, it will squeal and get grip, then my lights and everything brighten up, obviously because the alternator starts working properly but I suppose it could be the battery at fault but I sprayed WD-40 on the belt and it stopped squealing so.. Not sure, we'll see once I fit the new belt.. :)

[dida4g]

Very nice car this is, shame about the flood damage.

[Chaz]

Very nice car this is, shame about the flood damage.

Flood damage..? :laugh: