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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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MG Rover Press Garage

My 260 was first registered to the MG Rover Press Garage until the demise of the company when it was…

mg rover, press garage

Sunroof Seal

I noticed whilst cleaning the car that there was a fair bit of green “moss” around the edge of the…

mg rover, sunroof seal

Leacy Classic Parts for Austin/Rover

Leacy Classics supplies an extensive range of classic parts for classic cars. Parts can be searched for by marque such…

parts, rover

Info re E10 from DMGRS

We’ve all seen the uproar the move to E10 petrol seems to have caused – so we thought we’d clear…

e10, mg rover

Search results for ‘Mg ZT 260’ – How Many Left?

It is often said that this database is very inaccurate but I think that depends on how you use it.…

how many left, mg zt 260

Under the car at Austin Garages | MG ZT 260 rear suspension.

I took the opportunity to take a photo under my car whilst it was on the ramps at a recent…

mg zt 260, rear suspension

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…

engine, mustang

Triumph and MG Show 2021

We went to the triumph and MG show and a great day out ….. and a good opportunity to give…

mg, show

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…

4.6L, ford mustang, id

Radiator Fan Running On?

This is second time this has happened where the fan runs on continually after switching the ignition off – even…

engine fan, mg zt 260, running on

Diff and Gearbox Oil Change

Had the gearbox and diff oil changed at Austin Garages, Burton on Trent. I’m glad I didn’t do the job…

Diff, mg zt 260, oil change, Xbox

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…

mg zt 260, mustang

MG Rover V8 ID Location Places

I recently noticed a metal tag in the boot compartment floor with a number stamped on it. Out of curiosity…

build data, mg rover, V8

MG and Triumph Show 2021

Just a reminder …….

zed20

MGCC | the MG Car Club

I have just joined the MG Car Club so looking forward to getting involved with some of the centre events…

mg zt, mgcc

Project Drive

Some interesting reading for those that didn’t already know: “Drive” was a major project within MG Rover Group to significantly…

mg rover, mg zt, project drive

MG Rover 75 V8 MGZT260 Vehicle Information

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) comprises a series of letters and numbers representing, in code, the World Make Identifier, Marque,…

build data, mg rover

Steering Wheel Rotary Coupler

When I fitted the new steering wheel controls which didn’t cure the problem that I had lost the connection to…

mg zt, rotary coupler, steering wheel

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,…

mg zt 260, production line

MG ZT-T V8 260: Spotted | PistonHeads UK

Reputedly owned by Chris Harris This ZT-T has been enjoyed but cherished, with high-quality parts used throughout Chris’s ownership. Full…

Chris Harris, mg zt 260

Steering Wheel Controls Interface Box

I removed the highline radio to get at the steering controls interface box that connects the steering controls to the…

mg zt, rover 75, steering wheel controls interface

Want To Check The Spec Of Your MG ZT? – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums

These cars were almost infinitely adaptable at build level depending on what the customer ordered, so your particular vehicle may…

MG ZT & R75 v8 Total Build Data

build data, mg zt, rover 75

2001 – 2005 MG ZT | Top Speed

The impressive 4.6 litre V8 engine in the MG ZT 260 delivers a uniquely mature, muscular interpretation of true high…

mg zt 260, review

New Steering Wheel Controls!

Well I’m still having problems with the steering wheel audio controls. First I replaced the originals with a used from…

mg zt, steering wheel

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