It is a common problem for leaks around the lower edge of the rear windscreen. The usual reason is that … More
Category: water leaks
Water Leak Alarm
I’m pretty sure I’ve fixed the leak coming up from the bottom of the spare wheel well in the boot … More
MGZT Spare Wheel Well Leak!
I know I have a leak from one of the rear windscreen fittings but surprised that accounted for all the … More
MGZT Rear Windscreen Leak!
Typical that the only place I didn’t do my leak preventative maintenance was the rear lower windscreen clips. Guess mainly … More
Leak Proofing – Boot Lid Bolts
Someone on one of the 260 forums suggested that the bolts supporting the boot lid may be leaking on his … More
Leak Proofing – Rear sunroof drain (drivers side)
A similar procedure to the passenger side but before removing inner boot panel:- wait for sat nav unit to power … More
Leak Proofing – Rear sunroof drain (passenger side)
Access to this drain is probably the easiest so I would suggest this is the one to do first so … More
Leak Proofing- Front Sunroof Drains
The front drains are a bit more fiddly to get to as tucked away in the corners so a bit … More
Leak Proofing – Boot Vents
Exposed by removing the side panels in the boot (plus a few other bits on the drivers side) but to … More
Leak Proofing – Waistline Trim Fasteners
Apparently these waistline trim fasteners can leak. I used Capt. Trolleys and to be extra safe pout a good quality … More
Leak Proofing – Rear light cluster
A common problem and one I suspected was leaking on mine is the original type gasket used on the rear … More
Leak Proofing – Body Seams
It’s known that leaks can occur along some of the seams / joints between body panels. The ideal sealer is … More
Leak Proofing – Boot Area
The MG ZT is notorious for leaks as they start to age and although my low mileage example had no … More
MG ZT / Rover 75 Sunroof Drain Repair Kit
Sunroof drains usually leak for two reasons. Firstly the rigid pipe becomes a loose fit inside the rubber adapter and … More
MG ZT Check for any Sunroof Drain Leaks
A recent post on a forum explained in full detail how to fix or prevent water leaks from the sunroof … More
PLENUM DRAIN SHIELD/GUARD/PROTECTOR/FILTER modification by Jules – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums
Alternatively if my foam method doesn’t work I’ll be getting one of these which are specifically designed and proven to … More
Plenum Leaf/Debris Protector
Apart from the grill on the top plenum chamber / windscreen panels it’s strange why one side of the windscreen … More
Plenum Drain Check
One of the things that is highly recommended for all new ZT owners of any model is to check that … More