She Broke

cw1uk2 · 26th June 2017, 09:15

RAC just towed me to the garage ☹️ She decided to dump the contents of the radiator, only flushed and replaced fluids a couple of weeks ago as it looked like they had been in there for sometime. I did think the pipes at the bottom look seriously rusty, hoping it's that rather than something nasty.

On the upside I now have a day off work.

Rooney · 26th June 2017, 10:08

I always think it's more promising when there's a sudden full expulsion than a slow leak.

Let us know what the diagnosis is - good luck

cw1uk2 · 26th June 2017, 16:47

Looking like thermostat and corroded pipes, I have seen the pipes and was surprised by the amount of rust. Going to get the MOT advisors done and the Aircon recharged at the same time, going to cost a bit but hopefully she will be sound for a while, been a bit of a money pit compared to my Rover that other than services never let me down.

cw1uk2 · 29th June 2017, 17:40

Up and running again, New thermostat, new stainless bottom pipes on radiator and brackets, replaced some of the rubber pipes that had signs of the rubber degrading, they also rubbed down break pipes and greased them up as started to rust (didn't charge me for that) Really pleased with the standard of work, another ZT was also in for work alongside a lovely MGBGT, if anyone in Southampton needs a decent garage look up Dykes in Woolston, family run, been there for years and have pride in what they do, will definitely use them again. Need to replace the fuel tank mounting cage as corrosion is pretty bad on that, any suggestions where I can source one appreciated?

suzublu · 29th June 2017, 17:43

I noticed a company on EBay remaking tank straps, or, you could just get some of that strapping with loads of holes in & make your own

Rooney · 29th June 2017, 17:57

Glad you're up and running again

Fuel straps

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-MG...AAAOSwU-pXqJQK

cw1uk2 · 29th June 2017, 18:03

Thank you, appreciated, will get that on order.

suzublu · 29th June 2017, 18:07

A little tip that might help, another member posted a very good method of fitting new straps without dropping the exhaust

Bolt a flat bar across the 2 sections, then cut off the bendy bit that goes in the tunnel

When I fit my stainless one, that's the method for me

cw1uk2 · 29th June 2017, 19:32

Thank you, you mentioned a stainless one, are you having it manufactured for you or is there someone selling them?!

26th June 2017, 09:15	#1
cw1uk2 Regular poster MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southampton Posts: 81 Thanks: 29 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	She Broke RAC just towed me to the garage ☹️ She decided to dump the contents of the radiator, only flushed and replaced fluids a couple of weeks ago as it looked like they had been in there for sometime. I did think the pipes at the bottom look seriously rusty, hoping it's that rather than something nasty. On the upside I now have a day off work. __________________ Jobs done: K&N air filter,Jules Plenum Guard, Shannon Tube, New coils, Emptied ton of water from boot, replaced rear light seals..Double Din unit installed, replaced AC controls with Blue lit ones, new front disks, Number plate light circuit replaced, headlights de-fogged, Breather Pipes replaced... Jobs to do- Paint Callipers, Fuel Tank Cage to be replaced, Fix Bonnet release as currently opening with pliers... and continue NOT to tell the Wife how much I'm spending [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th June 2017, 16:47	#3
cw1uk2 Regular poster MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southampton Posts: 81 Thanks: 29 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Looking like thermostat and corroded pipes, I have seen the pipes and was surprised by the amount of rust. Going to get the MOT advisors done and the Aircon recharged at the same time, going to cost a bit but hopefully she will be sound for a while, been a bit of a money pit compared to my Rover that other than services never let me down. __________________ Jobs done: K&N air filter,Jules Plenum Guard, Shannon Tube, New coils, Emptied ton of water from boot, replaced rear light seals..Double Din unit installed, replaced AC controls with Blue lit ones, new front disks, Number plate light circuit replaced, headlights de-fogged, Breather Pipes replaced... Jobs to do- Paint Callipers, Fuel Tank Cage to be replaced, Fix Bonnet release as currently opening with pliers... and continue NOT to tell the Wife how much I'm spending [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

29th June 2017, 17:40	#4
cw1uk2 Regular poster MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southampton Posts: 81 Thanks: 29 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Up and running again, New thermostat, new stainless bottom pipes on radiator and brackets, replaced some of the rubber pipes that had signs of the rubber degrading, they also rubbed down break pipes and greased them up as started to rust (didn't charge me for that) Really pleased with the standard of work, another ZT was also in for work alongside a lovely MGBGT, if anyone in Southampton needs a decent garage look up Dykes in Woolston, family run, been there for years and have pride in what they do, will definitely use them again. Need to replace the fuel tank mounting cage as corrosion is pretty bad on that, any suggestions where I can source one appreciated? __________________ Jobs done: K&N air filter,Jules Plenum Guard, Shannon Tube, New coils, Emptied ton of water from boot, replaced rear light seals..Double Din unit installed, replaced AC controls with Blue lit ones, new front disks, Number plate light circuit replaced, headlights de-fogged, Breather Pipes replaced... Jobs to do- Paint Callipers, Fuel Tank Cage to be replaced, Fix Bonnet release as currently opening with pliers... and continue NOT to tell the Wife how much I'm spending [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

29th June 2017, 18:03	#7
cw1uk2 Regular poster MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southampton Posts: 81 Thanks: 29 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thank you, appreciated, will get that on order. __________________ Jobs done: K&N air filter,Jules Plenum Guard, Shannon Tube, New coils, Emptied ton of water from boot, replaced rear light seals..Double Din unit installed, replaced AC controls with Blue lit ones, new front disks, Number plate light circuit replaced, headlights de-fogged, Breather Pipes replaced... Jobs to do- Paint Callipers, Fuel Tank Cage to be replaced, Fix Bonnet release as currently opening with pliers... and continue NOT to tell the Wife how much I'm spending [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

29th June 2017, 19:32	#9
cw1uk2 Regular poster MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southampton Posts: 81 Thanks: 29 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thank you, you mentioned a stainless one, are you having it manufactured for you or is there someone selling them?! __________________ Jobs done: K&N air filter,Jules Plenum Guard, Shannon Tube, New coils, Emptied ton of water from boot, replaced rear light seals..Double Din unit installed, replaced AC controls with Blue lit ones, new front disks, Number plate light circuit replaced, headlights de-fogged, Breather Pipes replaced... Jobs to do- Paint Callipers, Fuel Tank Cage to be replaced, Fix Bonnet release as currently opening with pliers... and continue NOT to tell the Wife how much I'm spending [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th June 2017, 10:08	#2
Rooney Suspended MG ZT 135+ Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, 75 2.5 V6 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: County Antrim Posts: 2,027 Thanks: 835 Thanked 882 Times in 557 Posts	I always think it's more promising when there's a sudden full expulsion than a slow leak. Let us know what the diagnosis is - good luck

29th June 2017, 17:43	#5
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I noticed a company on EBay remaking tank straps, or, you could just get some of that strapping with loads of holes in & make your own

29th June 2017, 17:57	#6
Rooney Suspended MG ZT 135+ Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, 75 2.5 V6 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: County Antrim Posts: 2,027 Thanks: 835 Thanked 882 Times in 557 Posts	Glad you're up and running again Fuel straps http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-MG...AAAOSwU-pXqJQK

29th June 2017, 18:07	#8
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	A little tip that might help, another member posted a very good method of fitting new straps without dropping the exhaust Bolt a flat bar across the 2 sections, then cut off the bendy bit that goes in the tunnel When I fit my stainless one, that's the method for me