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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. I am no expert on these cars just a keen enthusiast ….. and I hope this collection of posts will be of interest to others with a similar interest

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Category: my MG ZT 260 SE

Fitting a Reversing Camera – Part 2

Wiring up to the Camera:- I’d read on the forums that threading the camera wires through the boot lid trunking … More

mg zt, parking camera, reversing camera

Fitting a Reversing Camera – Part 1

Fitting the Camera in position:- One of the most useful things that the Highline could be used for these days … More

mg zt, parking camera, reversing camera

No Boot Light?

I was surprised there was no form of lighting in the boot even though it is an SE model. The … More

boot, light, 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

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

mg zt, plenum drain

Clutch Reservoir Flush

At a recent visit to Austin Garages it was suggested – amongst other things – that I should refresh the … More

clutch fluid, mg zt

Pollen Filter and Clip Mod

When I checked the plenum drain a few weeks back I noticed then that the pollen filter looked a bit … More

mg zt, pollen filter

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

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

MGZT 260, spark plugs

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

dtc, p0353

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

mgzt, p0353

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

Parts ready for handbrake repair

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

handbrake, MGZT 260

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

Replacement Handbrake Compensater

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

handbrake, mg zt

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

Plenum Drain Check

One of the things that is highly recommended for all new ZT owners of any model is to check that … More

mg zt, plenum drain

Handbrake Cable Replacement

Having been used to the handbrake in a more modern car I found the one in the ZT very poor … More

handbrake, mg zt

all about MG ZT and Rover 75 cars

This “blog” contains information, motoring news and reviews, modifications and maintenance, repairs and servicing the MG ZT and Rover 75 … More

blog, mg zt

Interior LED lights

On the first evening of ownership I was struck how little light the original bulbs gave inside the car. I … More

classic car, led lights, mgzt

Bonnet Release Cable Junction Box

My first little job I’ve done on the ZT today. I noted that one of the invoices that came with … More

bonnet cable, mg zt

Bidding Online for the car Nov 2020

Having been to view the car prior to the auction but not being able to listen to the engine I … More

auction, buying, MGZT 260

Car Auction YouTube Channel – Classic Car Auctions Nov 2020

After several months of looking for a low mileage MG ZT this came up on the Anglia Car Auction website. … More

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