nicely done decision wise there :D

Well I've had her for nearly 2 years now and loved every minute. I've always wanted one and I don't think I will find another with that spec and condition in the future. Still tempted to get the eibach springs fitted to make the ride and handling better but it sits really nice on the motos. Still has some electrical gremlins but booked back in next week. Thought I had got to the bottom of it but the battery is just dead every time I try and start her up (new battery which has been tested so its not that) One other thing, the tyres keep going flat every few weeks but theres no signs of a puncture. Could it be the valve caps? It has them metal eBay type ones fitted.
Im on the back up list to book onto one of Rockinghams last track days in December, fingers crossed someone pulls out!

It won't be the valve caps, the valve seals internally.

If it's still on the same tyres then it could be the seal from tyre to rim. They can leak if the rim isn't 100%.


Drew

for the dead battery I'd check the alternator...

they can fail on one of the 3 lines and not throw the warning lamp - they then draw current when the engine is off... doesn't take long to flatten the battery entirely.

Cheers for the heads up, will mention that tomorrow. Funny you say that as someone at work mentioned the alternator.

Amazingly it was the battery...strange the garage didn't pick that up but at least its sorted. First drive today in about 3 months, 50 miles of mixed driving and all seemed fine apart from a couple of issues. One of the HIDs blew so I'll have to change that. Is it just a bulb or a whole unit?
Its also very difficult to engage gears, especially first, which needs a right shove. Could that be gearbox/clutch/sheddist kit? I need to really push down on the clutch but theres no sign of slipping or the clutch burning even when I got caught in heavy traffic for an hour.
I had planned to do a trackday at Brands with MGoT on Monday but just a little concerned that something will give way!
Having yellowstuff pads, braided hoses and alcon discs fitted at the weekend and the tyres will be taken off and resealed.

IS IT HARD TO GET REVERSE GEAR?

on the derv 1st and reverse were hard to get into and I got the clutch changed. It was fine after that.

Good luck if you go out on track. Is good fun.

:):):)

Could just need a fluid change.

Just pulled onto the drive tonight and it popped out of gear and is now making a strange noise and there’s a strong burning smell.
To be fair, it was near impossible to get into first gear on the drive home but glad it went on the drive and not in traffic :(

Could be thrust bearing and actuator arm seizing, gearbox out.

That’s what most are saying on Facebook. Looks like I did well to make it last 2 more years!

Yeah sounds like things are seizing up a bit.

that or the bracket is flexing, but I would not have thought that would give you the burning smell... so seems to point to the former comment.

I guess it makes sense to do the clutch at the same time? It’s made the noise ever since I’ve had it and always been tricky to engage gears so maybe I’ve done damage to the box aswell?

Yes complete clutch replacement, strip clean and grease arm as well. Gearbox should be fine. Check the hydraulic system is okay and polybush the linkage if not done already.

Been quoted £370 to fit a Sachs clutch, sound reasonable?

I paid about £450 for a clutch a good few years ago now so that sounds a very fair price.

Cheers Dan, all the cars I’ve owned I’ve never had to replace a clutch so had no idea.

Had the centre console out today as none of top buttons were working. The screws that hold the rear bracket in have threaded, so I’ll try a strong glue for now. Otherwise the whole console will need replacing. Shame as the front has been painted in XPG.

Also still getting the E9 error on the ATC. Replaced the interior sensor but still flashing away. Will have to get that checked aswell.

These are the culprits.

New clutch and lightweight flywheel fitted today 😍 thanks to MG Mobile. Can’t believe the difference. Nice and smooth and revs more freely

The Flywheel makes a big difference doesn't it :)

I happen to have a Black Oak console (MK2 with the Climate) just sitting in my Garage taking up space if you need it?

Certainly revs more freely. Not had a chance to fully try it, been advised to be careful for the first 500 miles.
Might take you up on the centre console, something isn't quite right with mine. Ive used gorilla glue where the screw holes have threaded at the back of the console to keep it together, feels really tight but the buttons still need a good shove to work. Is that just how they are on mk2's?
Spent 2 hours today just working out how the leather gator goes back on the handbrake, but its on and really pleased with the results!

I havn't driven either of My ZS's for a while, so can't remember how the buttons are, but again you are welcome to try them out if you want, see how they feel in comparison to your buttons... I may even have a full set of buttons around somewhere as well if needed....

I'll be back down that way for the opening round of the BTCC end of March so I'll pop and see you. If you have the buttons, let me know as I'll be putting the dash back together soon.

Most of them have broken of bent clips as you can see