V8 on Gumtree

[trikey]

Chech the rear panel fit, as others have said it looks a bit suspect, then all the other v8 items, heater not warming up, sloppy diff, spark plug threads iffy, condition of rear discs as they are expensive.

After that, just look over it as you would a normal zt.

[carlalou]

Originally Posted by trikey

Chech the rear panel fit, as others have said it looks a bit suspect, then all the other v8 items, heater not warming up, sloppy diff, spark plug threads iffy, condition of rear discs as they are expensive.

After that, just look over it as you would a normal zt.

Thankyou

[LotusLC]

Originally Posted by carlalou

so was a certain biomorphic ztt that I brought, that had serious issues but I still brought it. Put it back on the road after putting a new engine in it.

im after a V8 and a project, wouldn't it be best going to an enthusiast and trying to save it?

if all else fails I can try and put the engine in my ZS

If i had the money i would buy it, but i would put the old school rover V8 into it.
just something i would love to do, oh and paint it a brighter colour

you get the idea,

[MrDoodles]

Originally Posted by trikey

Chech the rear panel fit, as others have said it looks a bit suspect, then all the other v8 items, heater not warming up, sloppy diff, spark plug threads iffy, condition of rear discs as they are expensive.

After that, just look over it as you would a normal zt.

I would just add that only buy it if you have at least another £2,000 to spend on it, as it looks like a money pit to me and I would have thought that you'd have learnt your lesson buying those!

[MrDoodles]

Originally Posted by lotuslc

If i had the money i would buy it, but i would put the old school rover V8 into it.
just something i would love to do, oh and paint it a brighter colour

Not sure why, as to get a Rover V8 up to even the standard output of the 4.6, would cost a fortune!

Just remember that the highest standard output of a Rover V8 was that of the SD1 Vitesse EFI and even that was only 190 bhp, or the same as a 190!

[VMax1000]

Originally Posted by carlalou

I was seriously considering this, would I be crazy to buy it or best leaving alone?

Depends on how much money you wan to throw at it. Misfire has been present on this car and not been sorted before sale. Rear shock needs replacing etc.

If you don't have time to do it yourself and have it looked at, might as well buy a sorted one for a bit more.

I feel you can easily spend another £3k to get all the issues sorted including labour.

Let me put it this way. I already have one and would love a second one but this wouldn't be the one I'd go for

[MrDoodles]

Originally Posted by VMax1000

Depends on how much money you wan to throw at it. Misfire has been present on this car and not been sorted before sale. Rear shock needs replacing etc.

If you don't have time to do it yourself and have it looked at, might as well buy a sorted one for a bit more.

I feel you can easily spend another £3k to get all the issues sorted including labour.

Let me put it this way. I already have one and would love a second one but this wouldn't be the one I'd go for

Would have to agree Herman!

As for £5,000, you can find a nice car with low miles and no issues!

[gary t]

£1500 offer in on it lets see. if i could get it for that i would think of putting a nice chevy Ls motor in mmmmmm

[LotusLC]

Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Not sure why, as to get a Rover V8 up to even the standard output of the 4.6, would cost a fortune!

Just remember that the highest standard output of a Rover V8 was that of the SD1 Vitesse EFI and even that was only 190 bhp, or the same as a 190!

I just think it would look fantastic under the bonnet, yes power wise it would not be as good unless you spent a fair bit on mods, but to me old school rules

[stevestrat]

Originally Posted by trikey

Chech the rear panel fit, as others have said it looks a bit suspect, then all the other v8 items, heater not warming up, sloppy diff, spark plug threads iffy, condition of rear discs as they are expensive.

After that, just look over it as you would a normal zt.

Rear subframe?