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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: V8

Watch “ZT260 Top Gear” on YouTube

Even the man who’s hard to please seemed pretty impressed with the MG ZT V8s performance and handling. A short … More

mg zt 260, top gear

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

MG ZT260 Technical – “Rock Enterprises” Column

MG Rover Group has today (September 23, 2003) launched the V8 powered MG ZT 260 V8.  The rear-wheel drive vehicle, … More

mg zt 260, production line

To the Bat Cave! | Life and style | The Guardian

The new MG ZT may look like a lumpy saloon, and cost as much as one, but in fact it’s … More

mg zt 260, review

V8 Register – the MG Car Club support and services for all MG V8 enthusiasts and owners.

Our workshop notes are packed with service and maintenance tips for MGBGTV8s and RV8s. MoreInformation Gateways MoreTop tips for new MGV8 owners TipsTechnical topics & supportBest … More

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Best second-hand & used cars 2021 | Top Gear

An English muscle car, though – that was a good one. Whichever one of you said ‘The MG ZT 260 … More

mg zt 260, muscle car

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

The Two-Sixties Club / Forum

Another forum with a wealth of information for the owners of the 260 V8s. The only criteria you need to … More

forums, mg zt

Spunagain’s MG ZT 260 page

For some very useful tips and information about the MG ZT 260 V8 based upon his own personal experiences., The … More

mg zt, spunagain

Free Ford Mustang Maintenance Schedules | Mustang Specs

Every Model. Every Year Free Ford Mustang Maintenance Schedules Downloadable PDF Versions of Every Mustang Maintenance Schedule We Could Find. … More

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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

Top 10: Classic Q-Cars – Honest John

Better known in the US as a sleeper car,a Q-car is something that’s deeply attractive to many enthusiasts. Combining ordinary … More

mgzt, q car, sleeper car

MG ZT 260 V8 review – V8 Register, MG Car Club

V8 – a passion to performThe 4.6 litre V8 engine in the MG ZT 260 V8 and its estate variant, … More

MGZT 260, review

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 30 November | Autocar

It’s hard to believe the ZT 260 happened, really. Just two years from going into administration, Britain’s last domestically owned car maker … More

autocar, mg zt, review

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

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

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From America with Love

When MG Rover started to plan a new  performance flagship for the Z car range – the car that would … More

ford mustang, mg zt

MG ZT & ZT-T 260 | The MG Owners’ Club

The MG ZT 260 may appear to be just another subordinate model in the MG ZT range, but this is … More

mgoc, MGZT 260

MG Rover’s Mustang muscle | Classic & Sports Car

There were some damn fine engineers at MG Rover, many of whom are still working in the UK’s car industry. … More

MGZT 260, review

V8 burble… how does it work? | Overclockers UK Forums

Found this thread on a forum – not having a V8 before you could be mistaken that one of the … More

mg zt, noise, V8

MG ZT 260 – Top Gear Test Review

Not found a bad review yet about the car ……. Well after watching this that i found on YouTube then … More

Jeremy Clarkson, mg zt, review

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    • ULF Bluetooth (5)
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