A few problems Diesel ZT

Kedaha · 2nd September 2009, 20:09

Going to put an offer on this however getting a friendly mechanic to give it a quick once over first - but hoping I can get responses, advice and opinions on a few things here from your knowledgable selves!

1)The car pulled well from 1500rpm, does this make it likely that the MAF is ok?
2)There's water ingress in the boot on the passenger side - is there a plenum tube there that's blocked or is it more serious?
3)Clutch was quite hard - not massively so, but noticable(and this is the main reason getting mechanic to give it a once over). I've read here that that's common enough, but as changing clutch+slave would cost 1/3rd the value of the car - it pays to be sure!
4) Car pulls to the left a little under moderate braking
5) The glovebox is broken, it feels like it has two clips/latches on the bottom, and on one of them it isnt being held in( but it will stay closed)
6) When accelerating and going around a roundabout in the wet, the car felt a bit...wooly and understeered noticabley(noticably?)
7) I pulled the bonnet release catch, nothing happened.
Pulled harder after having a feel around to make sure i wasnt going to snap anything, heard a noise as if the bonnet was disengaging - checked and it hadnt. Pulled again and the lever is just slack.
Not asking how to get into it, just this: would a decent mechanic who doesnt have much experience with MG's have the knowledge to get it open?

Car has a full service history, in the UK up until sometime between 2006-2007, imported to Ireland and then serviced once.
Seller took it as a part exchange when he sold his 350z, doesn't want it and has only driven it a handful of times in the 2months he's had it.

Oh and last but not least, anyone know how to use HPI with an irish address/credit card?

Thanks a lot!
<Hopefully new ZT owner>

GreyGhost · 2nd September 2009, 20:16

7. Not very likely unless he has done the job before. PM one of the mods or tech bods if you need the info.

Can't help much with the other stuff (oilburners). Have a look in the How To forums for "water ingress".

bl52krz · 2nd September 2009, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kedaha

Going to put an offer on this however getting a friendly mechanic to give it a quick once over first - but hoping I can get responses, advice and opinions on a few things here from your knowledgable selves!

1)The car pulled well from 1500rpm, does this make it likely that the MAF is ok?
2)There's water ingress in the boot on the passenger side - is there a plenum tube there that's blocked or is it more serious?
3)Clutch was quite hard - not massively so, but noticable(and this is the main reason getting mechanic to give it a once over). I've read here that that's common enough, but as changing clutch+slave would cost 1/3rd the value of the car - it pays to be sure!
4) Car pulls to the left a little under moderate braking
5) The glovebox is broken, it feels like it has two clips/latches on the bottom, and on one of them it isnt being held in( but it will stay closed)
6) When accelerating and going around a roundabout in the wet, the car felt a bit...wooly and understeered noticabley(noticably?)
7) I pulled the bonnet release catch, nothing happened.
Pulled harder after having a feel around to make sure i wasnt going to snap anything, heard a noise as if the bonnet was disengaging - checked and it hadnt. Pulled again and the lever is just slack.
Not asking how to get into it, just this: would a decent mechanic who doesnt have much experience with MG's have the knowledge to get it open?

Car has a full service history, in the UK up until sometime between 2006-2007, imported to Ireland and then serviced once.
Seller took it as a part exchange when he sold his 350z, doesn't want it and has only driven it a handful of times in the 2months he's had it.

Oh and last but not least, anyone know how to use HPI with an irish address/credit card?

Thanks a lot!
<Hopefully new ZT owner>

water getting in through the rear lights is the main cause of water in the boot.
easy to seal with silicon round the light.

mark_bonsai · 2nd September 2009, 20:42

MAF sounds OK
Either boot seal or the one round the light cluster-easily fixed
None of them have the lightest clutch in the world but hard to say, could last another 50,000 or 50. My pedal is firm and makes my knee ache in stop start traffic.
Brakes probably want an overhaul. Grease the pins on the calipers, etc.
Probably one of the pins through the hinges. They just slide out to remove the lid, and ones probably worked it's way out and just needs pushing back in.
You want to try driving a 75. When pushed, they handle like a tug in a storm. The ZT's are usually better, so this one may have a tired shock or a bush somewhere.
Common fault, but easily sorted, when you know how! As Grey Ghost says, PM one of the Mods and they should tell you how.

HPI in Ireland, not a clue my friend. Have you tried one of the online ones?

Kedaha · 2nd September 2009, 20:57

Re: HPI, yep! They reject irish credit cards, and HPI tells me I should use an irish "partner".

HPI check on hpi.co.uk > £20(about €23).
HPI check on their irish partner > £35!

Thanks a lot btw guys, the car in general felt solid - little minor problems are fine and will give me something to do!

GreyGhost · 2nd September 2009, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kedaha

Re: HPI, yep! They reject irish credit cards, and HPI tells me I should use an irish "partner".

HPI check on hpi.co.uk > £20(about €23).
HPI check on their irish partner > £35!

Thanks a lot btw guys, the car in general felt solid - little minor problems are fine and will give me something to do!

Have a look at this link, it's from 2007. The post re:- getting the AA to do it. Don't know if it's still valid as 2 years old.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/archi...055131908.html

Kedaha · 2nd September 2009, 21:06

I actually read that believe it or not(Motors on boards is the main forum I read).
Unfortunately, they only do a finance check and nothing else.
Will probably just stump the €35!

GreyGhost · 2nd September 2009, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kedaha

I actually read that believe it or not(Motors on boards is the main forum I read).
Unfortunately, they only do a finance check and nothing else.
Will probably just stump the €35!

Must be because I'm Irish

Kedaha · 2nd September 2009, 21:16

OT but: Whereabouts are you from originally?

GreyGhost · 2nd September 2009, 21:18

London.

Great grandfolks from Kerry.

Now I'm for some stick.

2nd September 2009, 20:09	#1
Kedaha Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 500 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	A few problems Diesel ZT Going to put an offer on this however getting a friendly mechanic to give it a quick once over first - but hoping I can get responses, advice and opinions on a few things here from your knowledgable selves! 1)The car pulled well from 1500rpm, does this make it likely that the MAF is ok? 2)There's water ingress in the boot on the passenger side - is there a plenum tube there that's blocked or is it more serious? 3)Clutch was quite hard - not massively so, but noticable(and this is the main reason getting mechanic to give it a once over). I've read here that that's common enough, but as changing clutch+slave would cost 1/3rd the value of the car - it pays to be sure! 4) Car pulls to the left a little under moderate braking 5) The glovebox is broken, it feels like it has two clips/latches on the bottom, and on one of them it isnt being held in( but it will stay closed) 6) When accelerating and going around a roundabout in the wet, the car felt a bit...wooly and understeered noticabley(noticably?) 7) I pulled the bonnet release catch, nothing happened. Pulled harder after having a feel around to make sure i wasnt going to snap anything, heard a noise as if the bonnet was disengaging - checked and it hadnt. Pulled again and the lever is just slack. Not asking how to get into it, just this: would a decent mechanic who doesnt have much experience with MG's have the knowledge to get it open? Car has a full service history, in the UK up until sometime between 2006-2007, imported to Ireland and then serviced once. Seller took it as a part exchange when he sold his 350z, doesn't want it and has only driven it a handful of times in the 2months he's had it. Oh and last but not least, anyone know how to use HPI with an irish address/credit card? Thanks a lot! <Hopefully new ZT owner> Last edited by Kedaha; 2nd September 2009 at 20:12..

2nd September 2009, 20:42	#4
mark_bonsai I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Saloon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancaster Posts: 2,219 Thanks: 24 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts	MAF sounds OK Either boot seal or the one round the light cluster-easily fixed None of them have the lightest clutch in the world but hard to say, could last another 50,000 or 50. My pedal is firm and makes my knee ache in stop start traffic. Brakes probably want an overhaul. Grease the pins on the calipers, etc. Probably one of the pins through the hinges. They just slide out to remove the lid, and ones probably worked it's way out and just needs pushing back in. You want to try driving a 75. When pushed, they handle like a tug in a storm. The ZT's are usually better, so this one may have a tired shock or a bush somewhere. Common fault, but easily sorted, when you know how! As Grey Ghost says, PM one of the Mods and they should tell you how. HPI in Ireland, not a clue my friend. Have you tried one of the online ones? __________________ Re-mapped. EGR bypass. De-catted. 18" Apex's. ZT190 brakes & suspension. Xenon projectors. Powerfold bullets. Electric rear sun blind. Auto dipping rear view mirror. Wood and leather steering wheel. Wood handbrake handle. Full leather sports seats. Harman Kardon speakers & sub. Navall 2 double din through 500w Kenwood amp. Fully chromed front grill.

2nd September 2009, 20:16	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	7. Not very likely unless he has done the job before. PM one of the mods or tech bods if you need the info. Can't help much with the other stuff (oilburners). Have a look in the How To forums for "water ingress".

2nd September 2009, 20:57	#5
Kedaha Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 500 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: HPI, yep! They reject irish credit cards, and HPI tells me I should use an irish "partner". HPI check on hpi.co.uk > £20(about €23). HPI check on their irish partner > £35! Thanks a lot btw guys, the car in general felt solid - little minor problems are fine and will give me something to do!

2nd September 2009, 21:06	#7
Kedaha Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 500 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I actually read that believe it or not(Motors on boards is the main forum I read). Unfortunately, they only do a finance check and nothing else. Will probably just stump the €35!

2nd September 2009, 21:16	#9
Kedaha Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 500 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	OT but: Whereabouts are you from originally?

2nd September 2009, 21:18	#10
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	London. Great grandfolks from Kerry. Now I'm for some stick.