Not another one?

[skyblueads]

Well it seems I might be getting my third ZS.

I've been offered a 2003 X Power grey 120 hatch that's showing signs of HGF. The car's being offered to me for nowt so how can I say 'no'?

So I might be back in the ZS fold. As soon as I know more I'll be back to bore you! :)

[POMPSKI]

Sounds like a project - FREE?

[petet16]

If it's coming as a freebie, absolutely yes.

[skyblueads]

MoT til Oct, tax til end of the month. Owner's been given a replacement car, so the ZS is surplus and a ten year old car with HGF its only really scrap to most people.

I'm hoping to sell some features off the back of it to make it worthwhile.

[andys1981]

take it and get started on your new project,im sure we can all help if theres problems,look forward to seeing the car,if you do take it!

[stamford]

Result, hard to say no!

[peterzs]

Sounds a good project car.

Will be good to see the pics!!

:):):)

[maxtherotti]

Give me a shout if you need a hand fixing it up im only in bridport:wave:

Rob

[Maxfly]

Excellent, fresh HG and you have a nice cheap ZS. That's a result IMO !

[skyblueads]

Give me a shout if you need a hand fixing it up im only in bridport:wave:

Rob

Thanks mate, appreciate that.

Excellent, fresh HG and you have a nice cheap ZS. That's a result IMO !

Hopefully - it all depends if I can sell the feature into a mag - a car needs to earn its keep in our house and there are one or two here already!

Sounds a good project car.

Will be good to see the pics!!

:):):)

I'll keep you posted, Pete :smile1:

[skyblueads]

So here it is:

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2823/9537984461_c4f503cbb3_z.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2833/9537989575_590c934cb2_z.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/9540782644_b984981d0c_z.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5462/9540769042_e8955bd704_z.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3739/9537971587_b1a73e2146_z.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5494/9540749504_e9bb3ceb16_z.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5516/9537966457_cda3654434_z.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3762/9537962595_04b566983e_z.jpg

It's minging inside, very very dirty, as is the engine bay. It drives well though and looks as if it's the inlet manifold rather than the head gasket. Back bumper's cracked, a few parking dings, keep fit windows, knackered badges but like the man said 'Whaddya want for nothin'?'

[talkingcars]

A couple of decent articles there.

[skyblueads]

A couple of decent articles there.

Definitely - should give me a few words to write for MG Enthusiast.

Just shows the ZS is firmly in banger car territory now, I reckon their numbers will start to drop off now - it's now that enthusiasts who cherish their cars should hold onto them.

[petet16]

Into the PC workshop with it, soon have all the niggly bits sorted.

[skyblueads]

Well it's home

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2847/9640375086_775449c85a_z.jpg

Given the little love this car seems to have had it's cleaned up really well. A few dings but that's to be expected of a car this old, I guess.

The inlet manifold gasket had more holes in it than a colander so that's been replaced as have the camshaft seals - it was passing so much oil it was untrue - the engine bay was filthy.

It did the 160 mile journey home without missing a beat, no oil or water loss so it's a tentative fingers crossed.

I'll get some better pictures soon (I smashed the filter for my SLR) and I'll go into more detail in MG Enthusiast.

One thing I do need to sort is the fuel filler flap - it sits proud of the body and looks bloomin' annoying - anyone know how to sort that?

[petet16]

iirc you can adjust the fuel flap on the hinge.

[skyblueads]

iirc you can adjust the fuel flap on the hinge.

Ah cool - I thought you probably could. Thanks, Pete.

[talkingcars]

iirc you can adjust the fuel flap on the hinge.

Just do a bit at a time, easy to over do it.

If it jams you car open it with a thin screwdriver in the gap.

[skyblueads]

Without wanting to sound thick is it just a question of loosening off the two 8mm bolts and moving the flap in a little?

[petet16]

Without wanting to sound thick is it just a question of loosening off the two 8mm bolts and moving the flap in a little?

Yes, that's it.

[skyblueads]

Yes, that's it.

Thanks Pete. The stupid question is the one you don't ask!

[talkingcars]

I adjusted mine by bending the latch.