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Old 19th May 2015, 22:08   #5
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Update 19/05/15

Ok so finished going over the car this weekend and did a couple of small jobs.

Firstly the list is now full and list added to in red

Mechanical
Noisy timing belt tensioner (Change belts, Tensioner and water pump)-Complete
Poor handbrake-Complete
Knackered lower engine mountComplete
Cooling fan brushes (Cooling fan works in all 3 modes)
Thermostat body weepingComplete
Back 3 cylinders rocker cover weepingComplete
Full serviceComplete
Shannon tube missingComplete
Change bonnet cablesComplete
Renew brakes front and back (only to bring them to new)Complete
Restore rear suspension (showing signs of wear and surface corrosion). Complete
Spring protectors not fitted to front struts [/COLOR] Complete

Bodywork

Bonnet stone chipComplete
replace front and rear MG badges-Complete
Pink trim on rear bumper Complete
Door mirrors laquer and paint peeledComplete
Rust bubbles on exterior chrome handles ( OSF, OSR lock cover, NSR Handle).-Complete
Replace number plates-Complete
2 x Jacking pads missing-Complete
Underseal and rust proof as this car no visible Complete
Bootlid hinges looseComplete
Blast and paint underbody fittings (fuel tank straps etc)Complete

Electrical

Both key fobs knackered-Complete
ABS warning lightComplete
Airbag warning light-Complete
NSR central locking solenoid-Complete
Zenon headlamps V cloudyComplete
Front ZT indicator cracked-Complete

Trim

Rear window trim rubber finish in terrible state-Complete
Chrome tread trims need replacing on OSF (Glued) and OSR (dented)-Complete
Carpet edge trims missing-Complete

Seals

OSR door seal torn-Complete
Boot seal torn-Complete

Interior trim

Drivers seat bolsters worn-Complete
Passenger side back pocket ripped off-Complete
Cup holder jammed-Complete
Radio missing-Complete
Rear door cards need the clips replacing-Complete

Wheels

Alloys badly corrodedComplete
OSR tyre has a screw in itComplete

Planned upgrades (with MG/Rover parts)

DD radio-Complete
Auto wipers-Complete
Auto dim mirror-Complete
Rear parking sensors-Complete
Plenum Mod-Complete
Bonnet release cable modComplete
Twin Exhaust with correct trim platesComplete
message centre IPK
Possible fit MG rover skirts (not sure at the moment). Didnt bother preferred OEM look so sold them on

Some pictures of the underside which I took whilst underneath









Had a spare Front bumper MG badge in the garage so decided to swap out whilst I was looking over the car. I know its not the most important job but hey



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Good luck! How many miles has it got? Are you fully restoring it? Will keep an eye on this thread!
Hi Steve,

It has 90K on it all warranted and yes hopefully a full restore in the areas that need it
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MK IV VVTI Tiptronic TT Toyota Supra
MG ZT 190+
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259th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894
252nd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023
101st ZT in Solar Red (code: CEU) to be made out of 1,888

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