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information, tech, specs, news and reviews for the MG ZT and Rover 75 classic cars including repairs, servicing, upgrades and the diy modifications on my own MGZT … so hopefully I can share some of the things I have learned (including the mistakes) together with a lot of the information I have found about our cars with people that have a similar interest

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Category: engine

Tuning the Rover 75 and best 75 performance parts | TorqueCars

The 75 is a great car modification project to execute. If you do your research then you can create an … More

mg zt, performance, rover 75

MGZT 260 to 300 upgrade

I read recently on one of the 260 V8 forums that the easiest way to get to 300 bhp from … More

MGZT 260, modified engine

Spunagain’s MG ZT 260 Upgrades page

There are a number of performance upgrades for the ZT260 it really depends on the depth of your pockets. Here … More

MGZT 260, upgrades

Mustang Underdrive Pulleys | Steeda & ASP

Steeda’s underdrive pulleys slow down accessory speed by about 25% reducing parasitic accessory drag on the engine. This drag reduction … More

mg zt, mustang, underdrive pulleys, V8

V8 Air filter mod

There are suggestions on recent facebook posts that the air filter nose located on the drivers side wing restricts air … More

air filter, mg zt, mod, rover 75, V8

75mm Throttle Body

These are for sale via the TwoSixties website and other sources but think I would rather pay a premium from … More

260, ford mustang, mg rover, throttle body

Mustang Idle Air Control Restrictor Plate

I’ve not actually fitted this device but based on reviews it makes the revs drop quicker when releasing the accelerater … More

idle air control restrictor plate

Spunagain’s MG ZT 260 Heater hose page

This is a good article from the spunagain website about the vulnerable heater pipe that has a tendency to split. … More

heater hose, mg zt 260

Rover 75 V8/MG ZT260 Exhaust System | Rimmer Bros

I had to replace no5 as the original was rusted and leaking. This was done by Austin Garages at the … More

exhaust system, mg zt 260

MGZT 260 / Mustang 4.6 SOHC Harmonic Balancer Replacement

I was a bit concerned how rusty the harmonic balancer / vibration damper was and the rubber bonding looked dry … More

harmonic balancer, mg zt 260, rover 75 V8

What Does A Harmonic Balancer Do? – Mechanic Assistant

Although harmonic balancers are an essential component of any engine, what exactly do they do? Is it necessary to have … More

harmonic balancer

Rev Counter Marking on my MG ZT

Not suggesting that everyone should do this but it works for me. I have placed 3 colour coded stickers beside … More

mg zt, rev counter

Ford 4.6 Modular V8 Guide: A Key Piece of the Ford Modular V8 Family | Lethal Performance

It’s a common misconception that the Ford Modular V8 is called that because its parts are easily swappable. Nope, that’s … More

ford mustang, V8

Ford Modular Engine Identification Guide – DIY Ford

The next level of engine ID is the engine tag. The engine tag includes information on engine calibration, date of … More

4.6L, ford mustang, id

The Ford 4.6L (281 CID) Engine – ADTR

The modular motor was originally introduced back in 1991 in the Lincoln Town Car applications, though it wasn’t until 1996 … More

mg zt 260, mustang

Ford 4.6 Modular V8 Guide: A Key Piece of the Ford Modular V8 Family | Lethal Performance

Ford invested a lot of cash into the engine’s development, so they had to make sure it paid off. The … More

ford mustang

Ford 4.6L 2/3/4-valve V8 Engine Specs, Problems, Reliability as used in Mustang GT, F-150, Cobra and MG ZT 260

Ford’s Modular 4.6 V8 has earned a highly positive reputation amongst owners in terms of reliability and longevity. The engine … More

4.6 modular, ford mustang

How to Jump-Start a car

To perform a Jump Start on the car is an important technique that you definitely have to prepare yourself for … More

car, jump start

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

antifreeze, car

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

car, exhaust system

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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