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a collection of motoring information on performance, modifications and maintaining the classic MG ZT and Rover 75 cars. Also the servicing, repairs, diy mods and maintenance on my MGZT including stuff I find about the Ford Mustang engine that MG Rover used to power the 260 V8.

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Category: engine

Fitting New Auxillary Belt

I’ve been waiting for an improvement in the weather to replace the auxiliary belt (or serpentine belt as it’s also … More

auxiliary belt, mg zt 260, serpentine belt, V8

MG-ZT (2001 – 2005) engine oil capacity – Oilchange

Reference chart for oil capacities for the MG ZT range of engines. MG-ZT (2001 – 2005) engine oil capacity For … More

mg zt, oil capacities

MG ZT V8 Serpentine Belt

Also known as the Auxiliary Belt. I noticed a few days ago that the gap between pulleys 7 & 8 … More

auxiliary belt, mg zt, serpentine belt

Gunsons Antifreeze Tester

Tested the antifreeze today with my new Gunsons Tester. Easy to use and it appears that the engine is protected … More

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Replacement Engine Mountings

Since I’ve had the car I have been disappointed with noise levels during hard acceleration – the” drone/ resonance” noise … More

Engine mount, mg zt

Centre Exhaust Clamp Replacement

I have been told by a person who knows a lot about these cars that this is a common problem … More

exhaust clamp, MGZT 260

How Long to Warm Up Your Car | Engine Damage Warming Up Car Before Driving?

The long-held notion that you should let your car idle in the cold is only true for carbureted engines. But … More

car, engine

Battle Of The V8s: Flat-Plane Vs. Cross-Plane | CarBuzz

What’s the difference between these 2 different crankshaft profiles – one American the other generally European – which is better? … More

Symptoms of a Failing Engine Mount

Considering the engine is a mass of moving parts, some vibration is to be expected. To minimize noise, vibration, and … More

classic car, Engine mount

Throttle Cable Adjustment!

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

accelerater cable, adjustment, mg7

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

antifreeze, coolant flush, mg zt

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

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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

engine, ford mustang

Accelerator Cable Lubrication

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

mg zt, sticking accelerator cable

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

mg zt, test antifreeze

Testing for Antifreeze

Having only had the car a week or two and the weather getting considerably colder as we head towards winter … More

mgzt, test antifreeze

Review: ‘Proper’ Exhausts for the ZT 260

One of the most evocative aspects of owning a V8 engined car is the intoxicating sound from the exhaust; it … More

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When I find useful information about the MG ZT or the Rover 75 I upload it to these pages for future reference – including stuff I do on my own MG……. hope you find them useful.
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