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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #15 on: 21 June 2010, 00:09:24 »
I've got a Rover 25 as well as an Omega. I've had the Rover for 4 years and it hasn't caused an ounce of trouble because I maintain it well ;)
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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #16 on: 21 June 2010, 00:11:13 »
Well I have had, P6, SD1 and 800 series, should I not go on then..... :question :question :-/
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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #17 on: 21 June 2010, 11:10:48 »
From memory, coolant does flow though intake manifold mouldings, so *could* be the intake manifold gasket. Be aware these vary between earlier and later k series (as do rocker cover gaskets and cambelt kits).

But HG is common failure. JLR have a newer MLS gasket that virtually overcomes the K series HG issue, but it works best with new oil rail (Ladder Rail) and bolts.  The HG itself is easy enough (MUST MUST MUST use new bolts, ignore the workshop manuals able measuring them). Not done a ladder yet.


Mrs TB's HG has failed again (leaks coolant out of block), has been for a while, really should fix it this summer ::).  I intend to change HG, Ladder and bolts.  Her first HG lasted 72k (1.6 K series)
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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #18 on: 21 June 2010, 11:15:22 »
I should add, we have had our 25 since May 2010, and its suffered a single HG failure (2nd gasket has coolant leak) and a fuel pump failure (replaced under warranty).

Can't fault its reliability - and doesn't need a great deal of proactive maintnenece (just normal servicing). Which reminds me, at 102k, should I consider looking at the rear brakes (never been looked at ::))
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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #19 on: 21 June 2010, 11:21:42 »
2010 TB? Shame about the headgaskets but I like 25's and ZR's a lot, they're good little cars and I find other than HG's I find they're bulletproof.
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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #20 on: 21 June 2010, 11:43:06 »
i was just reading on the mg owners club about it and they was saying about the inlet mainfold gasket and it is not always the head gasket. There is no mayo any where that i can see just water going through at a rate of knots and also leaking into one or two of the cyclinders.
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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #21 on: 21 June 2010, 11:57:55 »
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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #22 on: 21 June 2010, 11:58:49 »
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i was just reading on the mg owners club about it and they was saying about the inlet mainfold gasket and it is not always the head gasket. There is no mayo any where that i can see just water going through at a rate of knots and also leaking into one or two of the cyclinders.
As said, don't rule out inlet gasket. Only a few quid, and easy to change (if you have a good selection of tools - torx from memory, needs extension bars for some)
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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #23 on: 21 June 2010, 14:21:40 »
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From memory, coolant does flow though intake manifold mouldings, so *could* be the intake manifold gasket. Be aware these vary between earlier and later k series (as do rocker cover gaskets and cambelt kits).

But HG is common failure. JLR have a newer MLS gasket that virtually overcomes the K series HG issue, but it works best with new oil rail (Ladder Rail) and bolts.  The HG itself is easy enough (MUST MUST MUST use new bolts, ignore the workshop manuals able measuring them). Not done a ladder yet.


Mrs TB's HG has failed again (leaks coolant out of block), has been for a while, really should fix it this summer ::).  I intend to change HG, Ladder and bolts.  Her first HG lasted 72k (1.6 K series)
Just buy her this and she will be happy.


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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #24 on: 21 June 2010, 14:36:22 »
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From memory, coolant does flow though intake manifold mouldings, so *could* be the intake manifold gasket. Be aware these vary between earlier and later k series (as do rocker cover gaskets and cambelt kits).

But HG is common failure. JLR have a newer MLS gasket that virtually overcomes the K series HG issue, but it works best with new oil rail (Ladder Rail) and bolts.  The HG itself is easy enough (MUST MUST MUST use new bolts, ignore the workshop manuals able measuring them). Not done a ladder yet.


Mrs TB's HG has failed again (leaks coolant out of block), has been for a while, really should fix it this summer ::).  I intend to change HG, Ladder and bolts.  Her first HG lasted 72k (1.6 K series)
Just buy her this and she will be happy.


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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #25 on: 21 June 2010, 14:37:44 »
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From memory, coolant does flow though intake manifold mouldings, so *could* be the intake manifold gasket. Be aware these vary between earlier and later k series (as do rocker cover gaskets and cambelt kits).

But HG is common failure. JLR have a newer MLS gasket that virtually overcomes the K series HG issue, but it works best with new oil rail (Ladder Rail) and bolts.  The HG itself is easy enough (MUST MUST MUST use new bolts, ignore the workshop manuals able measuring them). Not done a ladder yet.


Mrs TB's HG has failed again (leaks coolant out of block), has been for a while, really should fix it this summer ::).  I intend to change HG, Ladder and bolts.  Her first HG lasted 72k (1.6 K series)
Just buy her this and she will be happy.


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Yep I'm sure TB would get plenty of fun out of it too.
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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #26 on: 21 June 2010, 14:51:07 »
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From memory, coolant does flow though intake manifold mouldings, so *could* be the intake manifold gasket. Be aware these vary between earlier and later k series (as do rocker cover gaskets and cambelt kits).

But HG is common failure. JLR have a newer MLS gasket that virtually overcomes the K series HG issue, but it works best with new oil rail (Ladder Rail) and bolts.  The HG itself is easy enough (MUST MUST MUST use new bolts, ignore the workshop manuals able measuring them). Not done a ladder yet.


Mrs TB's HG has failed again (leaks coolant out of block), has been for a while, really should fix it this summer ::).  I intend to change HG, Ladder and bolts.  Her first HG lasted 72k (1.6 K series)
Just buy her this and she will be happy.


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Ahh, the slayer of pikey wagons. ;D

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Yep I'm sure TB would get plenty of fun out of it too.
Nah, it'll be rattling its bag off within a week ::)
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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #27 on: 21 June 2010, 16:58:09 »
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From memory, coolant does flow though intake manifold mouldings, so *could* be the intake manifold gasket. Be aware these vary between earlier and later k series (as do rocker cover gaskets and cambelt kits).

But HG is common failure. JLR have a newer MLS gasket that virtually overcomes the K series HG issue, but it works best with new oil rail (Ladder Rail) and bolts.  The HG itself is easy enough (MUST MUST MUST use new bolts, ignore the workshop manuals able measuring them). Not done a ladder yet.


Mrs TB's HG has failed again (leaks coolant out of block), has been for a while, really should fix it this summer ::).  I intend to change HG, Ladder and bolts.  Her first HG lasted 72k (1.6 K series)
Just buy her this and she will be happy.


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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #28 on: 21 June 2010, 16:58:38 »
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From memory, coolant does flow though intake manifold mouldings, so *could* be the intake manifold gasket. Be aware these vary between earlier and later k series (as do rocker cover gaskets and cambelt kits).

But HG is common failure. JLR have a newer MLS gasket that virtually overcomes the K series HG issue, but it works best with new oil rail (Ladder Rail) and bolts.  The HG itself is easy enough (MUST MUST MUST use new bolts, ignore the workshop manuals able measuring them). Not done a ladder yet.


Mrs TB's HG has failed again (leaks coolant out of block), has been for a while, really should fix it this summer ::).  I intend to change HG, Ladder and bolts.  Her first HG lasted 72k (1.6 K series)
Just buy her this and she will be happy.


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Ahh, the slayer of pikey wagons. ;D

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Yep I'm sure TB would get plenty of fun out of it too.
Nah, it'll be rattling its bag off within a week ::)
Oi! It wasn't entirely my fault ::)
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Re: Can any one help with a MG ZR 1.4
« Reply #29 on: 21 June 2010, 17:03:35 »
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From memory, coolant does flow though intake manifold mouldings, so *could* be the intake manifold gasket. Be aware these vary between earlier and later k series (as do rocker cover gaskets and cambelt kits).

But HG is common failure. JLR have a newer MLS gasket that virtually overcomes the K series HG issue, but it works best with new oil rail (Ladder Rail) and bolts.  The HG itself is easy enough (MUST MUST MUST use new bolts, ignore the workshop manuals able measuring them). Not done a ladder yet.


Mrs TB's HG has failed again (leaks coolant out of block), has been for a while, really should fix it this summer ::).  I intend to change HG, Ladder and bolts.  Her first HG lasted 72k (1.6 K series)
Just buy her this and she will be happy.


Copyright: "The Bond Museum", Keswick

Ahh, the slayer of pikey wagons. ;D

Kevin
Yep I'm sure TB would get plenty of fun out of it too.
Nah, it'll be rattling its bag off within a week ::)
Oi! It wasn't entirely my fault ::)

There was another angry short bloke driving Goldie?  :o  ;D
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