panel gap ?

ZZR400 · 18th March 2008, 18:44

hi.
i have only had my mg for a couple of weeks after having verious landrovers fo the last 10 years , i have learnt a lot in a short time from this forum and have posted a couple of threads and got fast replys.

right this one.

my mg zt-t the bonnet looks open even when its shut, there is about a half inch gap between the bonnet and the bumper , the bonnet closes properly and is flush with the top and front of the wings and i can find no trace of damage , new parts , overspray ect. ive looked at other cars and some look the same and some dont . is this a common problem and can it be made any better.

many thanks.

stephen.

Phil · 18th March 2008, 18:54

Is it a facelift? Unfortunately the facelift bumpers don't fit fantastically compared to the earlier cars. But they can be manipulated into fitting a bit better by putting washers between the top part of the bumper and the front panel.

GreyGhost · 18th March 2008, 18:54

We all have similar problems the way to deal with it is to by a shed load of stainless washers and release the bolts holding the bumper to the slam panel. Lift the bumper and insert the washers. It takes a fair bit of messing about but you should be able to reduce the gap by as much as half an inch.

Edit:- As Phil says.

ZZR400 · 18th March 2008, 19:04

hi.
its on a 02 plate so i think its one of the early ones but i dont know when they started to produce the 190 zt-t.
i will get some stainless washers at the weekend and have a go at sorting it.

stuuk · 18th March 2008, 19:54

My 05 facelift model has a sizeable gap between the bonnet and the top of the grill

Is it possible to raise the grill a bit rather than the whole bumper?

GreyGhost · 18th March 2008, 19:58

No, it's all one piece as is the Mk 1 ZT, MK2 ZT, and MK2 75. It's only the Mk1 75 that has the separate grill.

Aga · 18th March 2008, 20:03

I had the same problem, however, when I attended the meet in the Lakes last year, Jules did me a great service and sorted it out in a couple of ticks! Really easy when you know how!
If you can get along to the various meets that we hold throughout the year, seek out a few of the experts present & get their advice. Well worth attending just for that!!!

davediamond · 18th March 2008, 21:35

Is it possible for someone who has completed this mod to do a quick 'How To' ?

Cheer

Dave

T-Cut · 19th March 2008, 09:18

From what I've read about the Mark II, there were faults in the bonnet curvature at the CAD stage which never got resolved. This means the front edge of the bonnet doesn't match the curve of the front moulding and closes too short. The fit between the wings and the front panel is OK, so closing the bonnet gap means you have to 'warp' the front panel to fit.

TC

trebor · 19th March 2008, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

No, it's all one piece as is the Mk 1 ZT, MK2 ZT, and MK2 75. It's only the Mk1 75 that has the separate grill.

when you say the facelift is all one piece presumably the grill is detachable from the bumper as facelift grills are for sale on e bay I have had my bumper off to fit a horn and change the mesh so didnt try and detach the grill but it looks to me as thought it just clips into the bumper ?

Has anyone removed a facelift grill that could confirm please ?

18th March 2008, 18:44	#1
ZZR400 Newbie MG ZT-T 190+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SKIPTON NORTH YORKSHIRE Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	panel gap ? hi. i have only had my mg for a couple of weeks after having verious landrovers fo the last 10 years , i have learnt a lot in a short time from this forum and have posted a couple of threads and got fast replys. right this one. my mg zt-t the bonnet looks open even when its shut, there is about a half inch gap between the bonnet and the bumper , the bonnet closes properly and is flush with the top and front of the wings and i can find no trace of damage , new parts , overspray ect. ive looked at other cars and some look the same and some dont . is this a common problem and can it be made any better. many thanks. stephen.

18th March 2008, 18:54	#2
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Is it a facelift? Unfortunately the facelift bumpers don't fit fantastically compared to the earlier cars. But they can be manipulated into fitting a bit better by putting washers between the top part of the bumper and the front panel. __________________

18th March 2008, 19:54	#5
stuuk Regular poster Rover 75 Connie SE 1.8T Auto Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Guisborough Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My 05 facelift model has a sizeable gap between the bonnet and the top of the grill Is it possible to raise the grill a bit rather than the whole bumper? __________________ Rover 75 1.8T Connie SE Auto (05) Guisborough

18th March 2008, 21:35	#8
davediamond Loves to post Commission No. 001055 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Wales (English) Posts: 440 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Is it possible for someone who has completed this mod to do a quick 'How To' ? Cheer Dave __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

18th March 2008, 18:54	#3
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	We all have similar problems the way to deal with it is to by a shed load of stainless washers and release the bolts holding the bumper to the slam panel. Lift the bumper and insert the washers. It takes a fair bit of messing about but you should be able to reduce the gap by as much as half an inch. Edit:- As Phil says.

18th March 2008, 19:04	#4
ZZR400 Newbie MG ZT-T 190+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SKIPTON NORTH YORKSHIRE Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi. its on a 02 plate so i think its one of the early ones but i dont know when they started to produce the 190 zt-t. i will get some stainless washers at the weekend and have a go at sorting it.

18th March 2008, 19:58	#6
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	No, it's all one piece as is the Mk 1 ZT, MK2 ZT, and MK2 75. It's only the Mk1 75 that has the separate grill.

18th March 2008, 20:03	#7
Aga Gets stuck in MG ZT+ CDTi Black Pearl Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Portchester (nr Portsmouth) Posts: 534 Thanks: 10 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had the same problem, however, when I attended the meet in the Lakes last year, Jules did me a great service and sorted it out in a couple of ticks! Really easy when you know how! If you can get along to the various meets that we hold throughout the year, seek out a few of the experts present & get their advice. Well worth attending just for that!!!

19th March 2008, 09:18	#9
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	From what I've read about the Mark II, there were faults in the bonnet curvature at the CAD stage which never got resolved. This means the front edge of the bonnet doesn't match the curve of the front moulding and closes too short. The fit between the wings and the front panel is OK, so closing the bonnet gap means you have to 'warp' the front panel to fit. TC