Sad News-V6 Timing Belt Snapped! - Page 4

MSS · 22nd February 2022, 11:15

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Originally Posted by Bob Walker

Dear All
Latest update on my snapped belt.
New valves and guides and machined heads are being done as I type, I might have the car back on Friday, I have forgotten what it is like to drive!!
Going to go busking in York for pay for it!!
Best wishes
Bob

I see you are a teacher. So yes, busking in York will probably be financially more rewarding and you'll get more respect for your talent.

Bob Walker · 22nd February 2022, 16:23

Very astute! I loved teaching (retired from teaching a couple of years ago) but still work a school sorting out the work experience placements and events at school, this is more of a challenge than maintaing a ZT! Prepandemic I sorted out 350 work placements, all the health and safety checks and then Covid struck! 9 months work cancelled in 3 minutes on a PC!! Spent the rest of lockdown looking for virtual work expeinces!

A former music teacher colleague was once caught live on BBC News busking on Blackpool Pier when a party conference was tsking, he should have been in school!!
I have been know to impress with my rock msic impressions during charity weeks, so busking seems a good money raising scheme!
Bob : )

richw · 22nd February 2022, 21:34

If you don't mind me asking, Bob, where is the work being done?

Bob Walker · 23rd February 2022, 06:32

The work is being done at ETS in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East Engine repairs are fixing the heads. They have done a lot of work on all our MGRovers over the years and have got me out of a pickle many a time! I really trust them to do a good job.

richw · 23rd February 2022, 21:02

Thanks Bob.

Just wondered if it was anywhere nearby.

kaiser · 24th February 2022, 07:53

Just saying:
I have twice had problems with the engine in the MG F.
Once an old belt failed. 67000km about 20 years, frosty morning, car caughed and would not start. Stripped off 7 teeth at the bottom of the belt on the lower sprocket.
I took everything to pieces expecting bent valves!! Nothing wrong! I could just have put on a new belt.
Second problem on an F as well, but a different car, a new belt, driving and an almighty screech, engine died with clutch depressed coasted to the side of the road. Turned out a small bolt had got jammed in between the waterpump cog and the belt, jammed the cog solid against the housing of the pump. The belt came halfway off, and skipped over several teeth on the pump, the belt was in tatters on the one half side.
This time, I tested to check for bent valves, with compressed air.
I could not believe it, but all valves were straight.
I would have sworn it was impossible, but clearly it was not!

So, before you condemn the engine, maybe make a quick check?
(I have not read the whole thread! so you might have done so, anyway just for information!)

Bob Walker · 3rd May 2022, 09:42

Good news! After 14 weeks, a prostrate operation (Terry at ETS in Richmond) and lots of sad things happening in the world in between, I finally have my ZT back on the road. North East Engine Repairers did an excellent job salvaging my heads and it is now purring like a kitten.
Now saving up to repay my overdraft and also saving up to fill it full of fuel! I've even washed and hoovered it!
I hope to be taking it to events the summer.
Best wishes
To all
Bob

22nd February 2022, 16:23	#32
Bob Walker Loves to post MGZT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Richmond Posts: 263 Thanks: 26 Thanked 80 Times in 45 Posts	Busking Very astute! I loved teaching (retired from teaching a couple of years ago) but still work a school sorting out the work experience placements and events at school, this is more of a challenge than maintaing a ZT! Prepandemic I sorted out 350 work placements, all the health and safety checks and then Covid struck! 9 months work cancelled in 3 minutes on a PC!! Spent the rest of lockdown looking for virtual work expeinces! A former music teacher colleague was once caught live on BBC News busking on Blackpool Pier when a party conference was tsking, he should have been in school!! I have been know to impress with my rock msic impressions during charity weeks, so busking seems a good money raising scheme! Bob : ) Last edited by Bob Walker; 22nd February 2022 at 16:34.. Reason: typo

23rd February 2022, 06:32	#34
Bob Walker Loves to post MGZT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Richmond Posts: 263 Thanks: 26 Thanked 80 Times in 45 Posts	Work on my V6 The work is being done at ETS in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East Engine repairs are fixing the heads. They have done a lot of work on all our MGRovers over the years and have got me out of a pickle many a time! I really trust them to do a good job.

24th February 2022, 07:53	#36
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	Just saying: I have twice had problems with the engine in the MG F. Once an old belt failed. 67000km about 20 years, frosty morning, car caughed and would not start. Stripped off 7 teeth at the bottom of the belt on the lower sprocket. I took everything to pieces expecting bent valves!! Nothing wrong! I could just have put on a new belt. Second problem on an F as well, but a different car, a new belt, driving and an almighty screech, engine died with clutch depressed coasted to the side of the road. Turned out a small bolt had got jammed in between the waterpump cog and the belt, jammed the cog solid against the housing of the pump. The belt came halfway off, and skipped over several teeth on the pump, the belt was in tatters on the one half side. This time, I tested to check for bent valves, with compressed air. I could not believe it, but all valves were straight. I would have sworn it was impossible, but clearly it was not! So, before you condemn the engine, maybe make a quick check? (I have not read the whole thread! so you might have done so, anyway just for information!) __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

3rd May 2022, 09:42	#37
Bob Walker Loves to post MGZT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Richmond Posts: 263 Thanks: 26 Thanked 80 Times in 45 Posts	Good News! Good news! After 14 weeks, a prostrate operation (Terry at ETS in Richmond) and lots of sad things happening in the world in between, I finally have my ZT back on the road. North East Engine Repairers did an excellent job salvaging my heads and it is now purring like a kitten. Now saving up to repay my overdraft and also saving up to fill it full of fuel! I've even washed and hoovered it! I hope to be taking it to events the summer. Best wishes To all Bob

22nd February 2022, 21:34	#33
richw Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 245 Thanks: 6 Thanked 64 Times in 49 Posts	If you don't mind me asking, Bob, where is the work being done?

23rd February 2022, 21:02	#35
richw Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 245 Thanks: 6 Thanked 64 Times in 49 Posts	Thanks Bob. Just wondered if it was anywhere nearby.