BRM dead so looking for a ZS 180

[carmadbaker]

You have a reply to an earlier PM :-)

[ZRed]

Originally Posted by Rovermgparts

Sorry Gea but disagree.

I've been working with the Kv6 since it was introduced in the rover 800.

If you was to put it into perspective and look at engine units produced and then compare the amount of units that had thermostat issues then it would be a very small proportion. So it would not make it common or mean that the engine had failings.

Most kv6s have now covered 100k + so are now having signs of things that are now requiring replacement.

G

It isn`t usually a terminal failure, but certainly a common problem. Ask any rover dealership or even xpart distributer what commonly sells. From ZS to Freelander, raises it`s ugly head throughout the range.

[talkingcars]

Originally Posted by Rovermgparts

I wouldn't say the v6 is prone to thermostat failure.

In all the zs 180s I've owned and that's probably more than any member on here, I have yet to have one fail on me.

I have replaced a few on zt v6 but then I have replaced a few v6 engines in a zt.

The 180 v6 doesn't normally suffer coolant issues.

So I don't agree with the prone to statement.

Also please bear in mind the first zs is now 11 years old so it's entitled to have wear issues with the likes of seals pumps and thermostats.

I remember the old ford pinto engines with the dreaded spray bar failure causing the cam to run dry of oil. They used to go at 30k

The kv6 is a relatively robust engine.

G

Calm down George - the OP was asking about HGF, the most likely reason on the KV6 is the thermostat housing failing leading to a loss of coolant.

Any engine will fail if low on coolant.

Maybe prone wasn't the correct word, I proberbly used it as the previous poster did.

[Nobrainer]

Originally Posted by talkingcars

the V6 is prone to thermostst housing failure, which if left unfixed, leads to HGF.

It is a simple fix but requires half the engine to be stripped to get to it as it sits in the Vee, visual sign is coolant in the vee.

That doesn't sound like a simple fix! When you say strip half the engine I presume you mean ancillary bits rather than head off!

[KevG]

Its very easy job, just a few rather large bits to remove then the Vee is accessible.

[Nobrainer]

OK cheers I shall be trying to avoid cars with problems as I'd like a car that has been loved as the hammered ones aren't much cheaper.

[Ritchy]

indeeed, or buy one thats completely dead for pennies and rebuild it

[martin 2012]

still after a mg zs 180? have on in grey, good cond, all belts etc changed with receipts

[Nobrainer]

I have one now thanks

[ZS]

Have you scrapped the BRM now? if not I could be interested in taking it off your hands....