Differences between a ZS 1.6 and 1.8

drewesq · 02-05-13, 09:12 AM

Apart from the CCs is there any difference? I remember reading somewhere that the suspension on a 1.6 is the same as the Rover and not the MG suspension. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

What other differences are there?

Thanks

R8NMG · 02-05-13, 10:23 AM

Visually no exhaust cut out on the rear bumper for the 1.6. Smaller 15'' wheels.

drewesq · 02-05-13, 10:43 AM

I have a cutout and 16" wheels, but then I also have a 180 front splitter, all was there when I bought it! Mine is a 2001 1.6 and although the service book and old MOTs say it is a 1.6 I understand they didn't make one in those days.... makes me think I actually have a 1.8

Where is the engine number located, I had a look the other day when I removed my rotten exhaust manifold heat shield, but couldn't see it!

petet16 · 02-05-13, 10:52 AM

As for suspension all the zs share the same rear shocks and springs irrespective of engine size, for the front suspension the 1.6 & 1.8 use the same shocks and springs.

The 2.5 and diesel also use the same items, none of the springs or shocks are shared with the 45 or 400.

R8NMG · 02-05-13, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by drewesq

Mine is a 2001 1.6 and although the service book and old MOTs say it is a 1.6 I understand they didn't make one in those days.... makes me think I actually have a 1.8

You are quite right, 2001 was when the Zed first appeared and there was no ZS110 in the line up. Probably didn't appear until 2003.

R8NMG · 02-05-13, 02:05 PM

One other thing is 1.6 has rear drum brakes rather than brake disks on the 1.8.

petet16 · 02-05-13, 02:08 PM

Is the engine number on the V5, if it starts 18K4 you have a 1.8.

petet16 · 02-05-13, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by R8NMG

One other thing is 1.6 has rear drum brakes rather than brake disks on the 1.8.

Were discs an option on a 1.6 ?.

R8NMG · 02-05-13, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by petet16

Were discs an option on a 1.6 ?.

Don't really know but I don't think so.

Drum brakes also apply to the diesel ZS101 but disk brakes on ZS115.

drewesq · 02-05-13, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by R8NMG

One other thing is 1.6 has rear drum brakes rather than brake disks on the 1.8.

Hmmmm. I have drums on the back! I'll look at the V5 when I get home! What yesr did the facelift come in? 2004? If so then did they not make the Mk1 in a 1.6 at all?

When I went to ALS they thought it was a Rover 45 impression when I gave them the reg number!