Hi,
So i bought my new 180 after owning an XPG VVC conversion. I wanted something bigger and more enjoyable to run.
I bought the car off the MG forums. Was advised the Engien light was on due to Lambar sensor. Having owned the car for a day, I woke up to a completely seized engine. So I was given no choice but to source a new engine and get cracking with getting it up and running.
Engine was sourced. £200 60k full runner. Engine was picked up locally and my and my friend removed the old lump.
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From these engines we pulled both apart and went for 1 completely perfect runner. So best parts from each was used.
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Engine went in with no issues what so ever!
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Once engine was in, we found an abundance of problems, Slave cylinder was knackered for some reason, Power steering pump was leaking and battery had given up! all things I was happy to live with!
Car is done. Running with a couple of niggly problems but gets me to and from work!
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next on the agenda is:
remap to see what fuel consumption I may be able to salvage from a 180
touch up paintwork as gazebo used when changing engine scratched roof and bonnet!
rear door 180 kit replacing
rear bumper respraying (previous owner had bump)
Reset all ECU codes (Engine light still on)
Light tints
Full brake and disc change