KV6 Belt Change - Page 3

Best_of_British · 29th July 2015, 11:20

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Originally Posted by mh007

Wether to use the correct tools or not has been discussed so many times I've lost count !
I personally prefer to use the setting/locking tools on the KV6.
I've had more than a few in that have had previous belt changes & evidence of good old tippex to mark up the sprocket positions.
As a matter of interest, I've used these previous marks as reference & surprisingly, by the time the new belt (front) is fitted, using the correct tools, the previous marks don't line up !
I'm only talking about a small amount but nonetheless, they're out.
As said, this is not just a one off occurrence.

With regards to the tools being different between the R75 & ZT, it is just the 190 that requires the different adapters for the sprockets.

Interesting point and a bit worrying, but circumstances dictate that this will be attempted without the tools and I dont want to open the Tools Vs No-Tools can of worms. If it goes wrong I will be 1st to admit it on here and actively encourage people to use them, in an ideal world the tools should be used. However we are now in a banger market and if people are willing to give it a go instead of weighing in it should be encouraged.

Organiser · 29th July 2015, 12:36

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Originally Posted by mh007

With regards to the tools being different between the R75 & ZT, it is just the 190 that requires the different adapters for the sprockets.

Please note that the ZT & ZT-T 180 auto KV6 also needs the 190 cam timing tools as well.

Tom.

SD1too · 29th July 2015, 12:53

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Originally Posted by Best_of_British

... we are now in a banger market ...

Steve, please don't say that.

Just because a model has low resale values doesn't entitle it to be tarred with that term. In my mind, a "banger" is a rusty, dented heap of any age which runs badly, has a smoky exhaust, torn upholstery and a tatty dashboard with parts missing. It's on its last legs.

No Rover 75 or MG ZT is a "banger".

Simon

DMGRS · 29th July 2015, 14:09

Good luck Steve, I'm sure you'll do fine. Good to meet you, too.

mh007 · 29th July 2015, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Organiser

Please note that the ZT & ZT-T 180 auto KV6 also needs the 190 cam timing tools as well.

Tom.

Well spotted Tom !

I mean't to put 180/190 (which is even stamped on the adapters)

mh007 · 29th July 2015, 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

Steve, please don't say that.

Just because a model has low resale values doesn't entitle it to be tarred with that term. In my mind, a "banger" is a rusty, dented heap of any age which runs badly, has a smoky exhaust, torn upholstery and a tatty dashboard with parts missing. It's on its last legs.

No Rover 75 or MG ZT is a "banger".

Simon

Absolutely agree with this.

minimutly · 29th July 2015, 18:53

Rose tinted testicles methinks....

Mike Noc · 29th July 2015, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

No Rover 75 or MG ZT is a "banger".

Simon

Quote:

Originally Posted by mh007

Absolutely agree with this.

Yep me too. My preference was the Ford Granada.

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Jag XJs were better on the day, but more work plating them up or the suspension would fall apart, and they had a tendency to eventually fold in the middle.

Best_of_British · 29th July 2015, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

Steve, please don't say that.

Just because a model has low resale values doesn't entitle it to be tarred with that term. In my mind, a "banger" is a rusty, dented heap of any age which runs badly, has a smoky exhaust, torn upholstery and a tatty dashboard with parts missing. It's on its last legs.

No Rover 75 or MG ZT is a "banger".

Simon

The Banger term was a bit bellow the belt, but that is the harsh reality of what some sell for. I think this one looks quite smart for a banger.

No torn upholstery here:

It purrs along nicely, does not run smoky and hopefully is about to get a new set of legs:

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Originally Posted by DMGRS

Good luck Steve, I'm sure you'll do fine. Good to meet you, too.

Thanks for the parts and service, here are the gubbins all ready to go:

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Originally Posted by StephenEssex

Hi Steve - Please show us the belts when you get them off, as I am sure these are the original belts from 2001, and after 67k it would be great to see them and know what condition they are in.

One of the rear belts, looks very good to me:

Hard to tell until I get at it, but the front primary belt seems to have worn more:

I will post some more when belts are off.

Here it is with fan being dealt with:

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Yep me too. My preference was the Ford Granada.

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Jag XJs were better on the day, but more work plating them up or the suspension would fall apart, and they had a tendency to eventually fold in the middle.

I bet it would make a cracking banger, very well built and no folding in the middle

kaiser · 30th July 2015, 05:42

Old tippex marks are not supposed to align necessarily. You never know who or how, so forget about them.
If you leave the front sprockt alone, and change like any othder OHC engine with marks, you will be back to where you were before.
It really is that simple.
And if the front sprocket has never been touched before, that will be factory setting, exactly!

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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	Old tippex marks are not supposed to align necessarily. You never know who or how, so forget about them. If you leave the front sprockt alone, and change like any othder OHC engine with marks, you will be back to where you were before. It really is that simple. And if the front sprocket has never been touched before, that will be factory setting, exactly! Last edited by kaiser; 30th July 2015 at 05:46..

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