Throttle Cable Adjustment!

Having lubricated the throttle cable to take away the “sticking” I checked whether I was getting the full throttle opening … More

Top 10: Classic Q-Cars – Honest John

Better known in the US as a sleeper car,a Q-car is something that’s deeply attractive to many enthusiasts. Combining ordinary … More

2003 MG ZT 260 – Carfolio

This automobile has a 4 door saloon (sedan) type body with a front positioned engine driving through the rear wheels. … More

Solar Battery Charger

I had a solar charger that I originally bought to charge our motorhome but not now required. Considering I have … More

MG ZT 260 V8 review – V8 Register, MG Car Club

V8 – a passion to performThe 4.6 litre V8 engine in the MG ZT 260 V8 and its estate variant, … More

Spark Plug Replacement

Changed the spark plugs today which for the 5-8 cylinders is pretty straight forward 1-4 a bit more tricky due … More

DTC Scanner

A piece of kit that is invaluable on a car with engine management systems. I’ve had mine for years and … More

MG ZT (2001 – 2005) used car review | Car review | RAC Drive

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that many in the motoring industry greeted the MG ZT range with huge … More

MG ZT – How Many Left?

How Many Left? is a database and search engine of statistics about cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles registered in the United … More

P0353 – Replacement COP arrives

Replacement plugs and COP arrived today so decided to fit the suspect COP straight away as it would be a … More

MG ZT/ZT-T & Rover 75 buyer’s guide: what to pay and what to look for | Classic & Sports Car

The Rover 75 was born at a time of flux for its maker and has suffered from an ‘old man’s car’ prejudice … More

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 30 November | Autocar

It’s hard to believe the ZT 260 happened, really. Just two years from going into administration, Britain’s last domestically owned car maker … More

P0353 – Investigating a misfire

After getting a P0353p reading on my DTC reader and after some advice from the 260 forum I needed to … More

E Type Jag 4.2 litre

When i went to collect my car from having the handbrake sorted this beauty was in for a service. The … More

find MG ZT bits on eBay

Many of the non engine, transmission and suspension ZT parts are compatible with the 260 …… guess that doesn’t leave … More

Discount MG Rover Spares – Discount MG Rover Spares – Tel 02380 001133 / Email sales@dmgrs.co.uk

Discount MG Rover Spares are a small outfit designed to provide MG Rover enthusiasts with the right parts at the … More

Coolant flush and Antifreeze

Well after my previous post where I tested the antifreeze to find it zero and topped it up with the … More

Exhaust System Maintenance

Today’s exhaust systems consist of a lot of expensive parts. There are one or more catalysts, an oxygen sensor, maybe … More

Parts ready for handbrake repair

All parts ready for the garage in the morning. Handbrake Cables – from Rimmers Front compensatory cable – correct donor … More

Ford 4.6L 2/3/4-valve V8 Engine specs, problems, reliability, oil, Mustang GT, F-150, Cobra

The Ford 4.6L V8 engine, the first member of Ford’s Modular overhead camshaft engine family in the production, was introduced … More

Buying Guide: MG ZT Diesel

The MG ZT brought MG back into the world of the big saloon when it hit the road in 2001. … More

Accelerator Cable Lubrication

One of the niggles i have with the car is a sticky accelerator. The throttle valve moves smoothly from shut … More

Next Stage To Being a Classic

Rover 75 and MG ZT – The Next Stage to being a ‘Classic’ Over the course of a few years … More

Replacement Handbrake Compensater

The handbrake compensater cable – one end that wraps around the handbrake quadrant the other end to a divider connected … More

Can You Mix Different Anti-Freeze with Each Other? – Mechanic Base

Many drivers are unsure about mixing the two brands because the ingredients are different. Most antifreeze products use ethylene glycol … More