V8 wear and tear parts availabilty

biggles · 17th June 2011, 09:15

Hello,

It has been a while since I visited this forum. I have been busy with another V8 during the last year - an MG RV8.

Anyway, I have been bitten by the V8 bug and as I already have a 75 which has served me faithfully over the last six years I am now seriously contemplating getting a ZT 260.

What does worry me slightly is the availability of parts for the V8 75/ZT's - especially parts that I inevitably will need such as suspension bushes, dampers, springs and other wear and tear parts. Checking at Rimmers almost any such part is listed as "out of stock" but that might not be conclusive. eBay is pretty much the same - loads of regular ZT/75 parts though.

Anyone who can shed some light on this matter?

Cheers,

I have put in to register at the 260s but I thought I'd try and ask here first.

Jones_55 · 17th June 2011, 09:29

I think the general consensus is pretty much the same as for the standard 75/ZT. All engine related parts are stock ford/mustang and widely available.
The 260s club do well at helping with things like the replacement heater hose and the AirCon heater/mixer valve - 2 common fail areas. Both replacement items are far superior to the original equipment items.
Only part I`m aware of that might be an issue is front/rear springs - as these on some have been known to fail.
Hope this helps - and good luck if you decide to get one....

J1MBO · 17th June 2011, 11:15

Erik, would tend to agree the best place to ask this question is on the Two-Sixties, after registering you'll only be able to see the public area - you need to own one before you're allowed into the full forum, however the members are very helpful to people looking to buy - PeterV8 is in Sweden and might well be a guy to contact via pm.

I've had a 75 V8 for the last year and all I've had to do is to replace the heater valve and sort out a sticking front caliper.

Best of luck with your search.

Regards
Jim

colintf · 17th June 2011, 16:11

the answer is, http://www.two-sixties.com/ is your friend

GT Courier · 17th June 2011, 16:15

If you looking at 75s presumably the front bumper is a worry point unless the chinese solutions has worked out.

There are some odd parts that are hard to get or NLA, but there is usually some sort of solution.

I dont think the V8 is any more difficult that other engined models, but this may change over time.

biggles · 22nd June 2011, 20:21

Thanks for the replies.

I'll try the same question over at the 260's and see what comes up.

Cheers,

17th June 2011, 09:15	#1
biggles Loves to post Rover 75 2.5 V6 conn Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Linköping Posts: 414 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	V8 wear and tear parts availabilty Hello, It has been a while since I visited this forum. I have been busy with another V8 during the last year - an MG RV8. Anyway, I have been bitten by the V8 bug and as I already have a 75 which has served me faithfully over the last six years I am now seriously contemplating getting a ZT 260. What does worry me slightly is the availability of parts for the V8 75/ZT's - especially parts that I inevitably will need such as suspension bushes, dampers, springs and other wear and tear parts. Checking at Rimmers almost any such part is listed as "out of stock" but that might not be conclusive. eBay is pretty much the same - loads of regular ZT/75 parts though. Anyone who can shed some light on this matter? Cheers, I have put in to register at the 260s but I thought I'd try and ask here first. __________________ /Erik [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur

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22nd June 2011, 20:21	#6
biggles Loves to post Rover 75 2.5 V6 conn Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Linköping Posts: 414 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the replies. I'll try the same question over at the 260's and see what comes up. Cheers, __________________ /Erik [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur

17th June 2011, 09:29	#2
Jones_55 Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 109 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I think the general consensus is pretty much the same as for the standard 75/ZT. All engine related parts are stock ford/mustang and widely available. The 260s club do well at helping with things like the replacement heater hose and the AirCon heater/mixer valve - 2 common fail areas. Both replacement items are far superior to the original equipment items. Only part I`m aware of that might be an issue is front/rear springs - as these on some have been known to fail. Hope this helps - and good luck if you decide to get one....

17th June 2011, 11:15	#3
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,584 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Erik, would tend to agree the best place to ask this question is on the Two-Sixties, after registering you'll only be able to see the public area - you need to own one before you're allowed into the full forum, however the members are very helpful to people looking to buy - PeterV8 is in Sweden and might well be a guy to contact via pm. I've had a 75 V8 for the last year and all I've had to do is to replace the heater valve and sort out a sticking front caliper. Best of luck with your search. Regards Jim

17th June 2011, 16:15	#5
GT Courier I really should get out more....... Billy No Car Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,326 Thanks: 70 Thanked 56 Times in 40 Posts	If you looking at 75s presumably the front bumper is a worry point unless the chinese solutions has worked out. There are some odd parts that are hard to get or NLA, but there is usually some sort of solution. I dont think the V8 is any more difficult that other engined models, but this may change over time.