LHD MG ZS 180 MK2 has arrived

[Jason04r]

It does fit .. Just doesn't look correct. :/

[tcb 180]

Well done that man ! Has he gone and bought the wrong box then?

[Dan1971]

Got your pm and I'm at home for a bit this morning. I'll get some pics up.

[Jason04r]

Thanks Dan.

I looked at the block which came with the car , looks the same mounting points but ill double check last night as i couldn't see much at night.

[Jason04r]

So as Zred said , the dowels need to be removed and placed correctly. What i've read its not going to be an easy job getting them out without destroying them :/

Differences:

Dowels are level with each other:


Also i need some seals for the driveshafts, are these the ones to get?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...:X:RTQ:GB:1123

[petet16]

I think these are the same as the ones you linked to
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGZS-MG-ZS...item4607b3f5b5

[Jason04r]

Perfect.

anyone know the best way to remove them?

[peterzs]

I was just wondering if you could disk cut them off, flush to the face.

Dont know if they are used by the new gearbox for bolting up to, so new threads would be needed.

Depends where the new dowels are fitted to locate the new gearbox.

Can see a lot of hard work and damage, unless they come out easily.

Otherwise a big drill to run through them and see if you can collapse the dowel.

I'm not suggesting any of the above, but just a few thoughts I had reading the first post about swapping dowels.

[Jason04r]

TBH , I've only tried with a crappy pair of pliers. Have to raid my dads tools for some mole grips

[peterzs]

a look and found these:-

http://www.ehow.com/how_2265610_remo...owel-pins.html

Suppose this one would help by not damaging the hole if you try and twist the dowel out with a stilson or mole grips. But seems too easy the way he says!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmMnuA4HUn4&hd=1

Once again not my recommendations but might give you an idea or two.

Maybe a bit of heat on the area!! Flood it with plus gas or such.

Good luck with it.