2002 ZT-T+ CDTI drive problem

Spandon · 5th July 2009, 23:31

I would be very grateful if anyone can advise on the following:
The car has done approx 150K and appears to be in top condition. The only problem is that there is a serious jerking (leapfrogging?) motion from standing start and at low revs in second. I followed the advice on this site and totally powerbled the clutch. The fluid was filthy but apart from the bite point improving the jerking still remains.

The service history with the car lists new clutch within last 18 months (cant define mileage since) new slave and master within similar timeframe. There is no record of the DMF being replaced during the life of the car.

I really dont want to pay top dollar for a DMF if thats what is required, so would be grateful if anyone can supply a part number for a replacement so that I can source one on ebay or suchlike. Any recommendations of good vendors (anywhere) also appreciated.......

Many thanks for any assistance.
Steve H.

Greeners · 5th July 2009, 23:38

Welcome along...my moneys on the lower pendulum mount...£50 and 30 minutes to change

Spandon · 6th July 2009, 23:23

Many thanks David,
Could it really be so simple? I've just got a Haynes so will check this mount before I go the expensive route. Wouldnt this give similar symptoms throughout all gears not just when pulling away?

5th July 2009, 23:31	#1
Spandon Newbie MG ZT-T+ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Forest of Dean Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2002 ZT-T+ CDTI drive problem I would be very grateful if anyone can advise on the following: The car has done approx 150K and appears to be in top condition. The only problem is that there is a serious jerking (leapfrogging?) motion from standing start and at low revs in second. I followed the advice on this site and totally powerbled the clutch. The fluid was filthy but apart from the bite point improving the jerking still remains. The service history with the car lists new clutch within last 18 months (cant define mileage since) new slave and master within similar timeframe. There is no record of the DMF being replaced during the life of the car. I really dont want to pay top dollar for a DMF if thats what is required, so would be grateful if anyone can supply a part number for a replacement so that I can source one on ebay or suchlike. Any recommendations of good vendors (anywhere) also appreciated....... Many thanks for any assistance. Steve H.

5th July 2009, 23:38	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Welcome along...my moneys on the lower pendulum mount...£50 and 30 minutes to change __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

6th July 2009, 23:23	#3
Spandon Newbie MG ZT-T+ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Forest of Dean Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many thanks David, Could it really be so simple? I've just got a Haynes so will check this mount before I go the expensive route. Wouldnt this give similar symptoms throughout all gears not just when pulling away?