Looks like the end for my 190se

heli flyer · 2nd August 2016, 20:59

As some of you have read, my 190se has a dead engine which I cannot afford to repair. (have a look at the freelanderspecialist,com thread) It is, in its current condition, not worth very much at all despite having lots of extras etc. I am seriously thinking about donating it to a worthy member on here if anyone is interested?

Greeners · 2nd August 2016, 21:50

Speak to one of the traders and get a good second hand engine for it

TimH · 2nd August 2016, 21:57

I would be really interested!!! Mine has similar problems!

xsport · 3rd August 2016, 11:46

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Originally Posted by heli flyer

As some of you have read, my 190se has a dead engine which I cannot afford to repair. (have a look at the freelanderspecialist,com thread) It is, in its current condition, not worth very much at all despite having lots of extras etc. I am seriously thinking about donating it to a worthy member on here if anyone is interested?

frazzletc has a zt for sale with a spare engine zt190 that he bought from mgstephen.look up the thread its for sale in members cars. you may be able to twist his arm or at least talk to him he seems a fair guy. apart from that sit and wait .... just like me !!

TomRS · 3rd August 2016, 15:54

I'll take it off your hands worse case!

But yeah talk about getting a second hand engine! they can even be had from eBay for cheap.
Find a full car on eBay for cheap and just remove the engine, the 180 or 190 motor will do.
Even the 160 will do as you can swap your cams over when it goes in to the 190 after a belt change/water pump etc.

jonathan63 · 3rd August 2016, 17:06

I think scrapping a car because the cost of repair is greater than the (current) market value is folly.

If the cost of the repair is less than the cost of the replacement car I know what I'd do.

coolcat · 3rd August 2016, 18:40

Really sorry to hear of your problems Will

Knowing that it is a really lovely car I do hope something can be done for it Sir.

2nd August 2016, 20:59	#1
heli flyer Avid contributor MG ZT 190SE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: kings lynn Posts: 112 Thanks: 5 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Looks like the end for my 190se As some of you have read, my 190se has a dead engine which I cannot afford to repair. (have a look at the freelanderspecialist,com thread) It is, in its current condition, not worth very much at all despite having lots of extras etc. I am seriously thinking about donating it to a worthy member on here if anyone is interested?

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Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Speak to one of the traders and get a good second hand engine for it __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

2nd August 2016, 21:57	#3
TimH Avid contributor MG ZT+ 190 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Leigh, Greater Manchester Posts: 142 Thanks: 111 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	I would be really interested!!! Mine has similar problems! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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TomRS Posted a thing or two Mk1 ZT 190 - Mk2 ZS 180 - Mercedes E63 AMG S - Ford Ranger Hawk Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,456 Thanks: 123 Thanked 409 Times in 281 Posts	I'll take it off your hands worse case! But yeah talk about getting a second hand engine! they can even be had from eBay for cheap. Find a full car on eBay for cheap and just remove the engine, the 180 or 190 motor will do. Even the 160 will do as you can swap your cams over when it goes in to the 190 after a belt change/water pump etc. __________________ http://i66.tinypic.com/5cd6xj.jpg

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coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,178 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Really sorry to hear of your problems Will Knowing that it is a really lovely car I do hope something can be done for it Sir. __________________ Jeff.