I’ve been waiting for an improvement in the weather to replace the auxiliary belt (or serpentine belt as it’s also … More
Category: engine
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 V8 Serpentine Belt
Also known as the Auxiliary Belt. I noticed a few days ago that the gap between pulleys 7 & 8 … More
Gunsons Antifreeze Tester
Tested the antifreeze today with my new Gunsons Tester. Easy to use and it appears that the engine is protected … More
Replacement Engine Mountings
Since I’ve had the car I have been disappointed with noise levels during hard acceleration – the” drone/ resonance” noise … More
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
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
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
Throttle Cable Adjustment!
Having lubricated the throttle cable to take away the “sticking” I checked whether I was getting the full throttle opening … 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
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
Accelerator Cable Lubrication
One of the niggles i have with the car is a sticky accelerator. The throttle valve moves smoothly from shut … 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
Testing for Antifreeze
Having only had the car a week or two and the weather getting considerably colder as we head towards winter … More
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