It died on the way home

[talkingcars]

For a 9 year old car that doesn't seem too bad, as already said most of it is cosmetic and will give great satisfaction when fixed.

[petet16]

Here's a picture of the heater intake under the scuttle panel, I've already sealed the spot welded flange.



I didn't bend the flange back, instead I used a rubber flap to direct any water away from the intake, as shown in the pic

[Dan1971]

Sorry that you've had some issues.

But ...

The cosmetic bits are just that - cosmetic - and I expect there when you bought the car. There is a guide on here to fix all of those issues and you already have an offer of (cheap) parts .... The true benefits of this fantastic forum coming to the top again ...

I have no doubt that if you fancied it, a few guys would come round (on a promise of coffee and bacon rolls) to help sort anything you're not confident about. It's all well and good us telling you what to do, but if like me at first you're reluctant to mess about with your car, it's good to have some people around to learn from. Trust me - I've been there and have managed over time to become fairly confident at a few things and have a go.

You mention that you bought it from a dealer though - surely there may be some come back for you if a code reader has established faults .... Maybe worth a phone call if you haven't already.

[petet16]

A diagram of the fuel filler pipe.

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID003474

[tallgeese]

Well the garage has come back with 2 faults 1, speedo sender not working 2, cat is sending fault signals

Also came down to a pond in the passenger footwell thismorning, I could cry, anyone want a low milage zs??

[petet16]

Chin up, mk2's are notorious for filling the passenger footwell, there is a fix though, if you remove the plastic scuttle cover at the bottom of the windscreen and seam seal the spot welded flange around the heater intake, and also bend the flange back slightly your pond will be a thing of the past.

[Jay-ZS+]

Sounds like a standard ZS, all small issues easily fixed. Weathers decent man up and get the tools out.

[peterzs]

All sounds a normal ZS.

Easy fixes, all covered on here somewhere.

Rear bumper sag, http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=7019

Stick with it and you will have a great car!!

[tallgeese]

has anyone got a picture guide on the leak fix?

[R8NMG]

Originally Posted by tallgeese

has anyone got a picture guide on the leak fix?

I did mine the other week after 10 years. The foam under the carpet on the passenger footwell was soaking. I used a cloth to soak up most of the water but it is still damp. The constant wet carpet made the car smells mouldy and damp. Waiting for good weather for a drying session.