Can someone please help

heheshamon · 9th April 2009, 17:25

Ok so I've had my ZT 190 for a couple of weeks now and have a couple of questions please bear in mind I have never owned a v6 before.

1St of all it's quite loud when started in the morning with the auto choke on I think the bearings in the alternator might need greasing but is this normal.

Also it's quite slow upto about 4k then it goes like a rocket does this mean one of the vis motors has packed up or is this normal reason for asking I give it a blast from a round a bout and I can only catch up with standard cars when it hits the 4k but doing this all the time wastes no end of fuel.

Any idea's? I've still got to give the engine a good going over with changing the oil and changing plugs ect ect.

James.uk · 9th April 2009, 17:43

>>>1St of all it's quite loud when started in the morning with the auto choke on I think the bearings in the alternator might need greasing but is this normal.<<<

Sounds like you have a slipping aux belt, the car should be pretty quiet.

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BigRuss · 9th April 2009, 18:29

Wouldn't like to comment on the alternator noise without hearing it.

If you are coming to Cosford plenty of vis testers will be there.
If not you could get hold of the club vis test box.

Repair is possible if found to be faulty either by following the repair how-to or if not technically minded then myself or Stocktake could possibly repair them for you.

Russ

heheshamon · 9th April 2009, 18:49

Don't think I'm going to get to the cosford meet but I'm in the queue for the club tester.

That would be excellent if I have got faulty ones I'm going to fit some catch tanks at the end of the month so if these turn out to be faulty I'll be in touch just out of interested how much do you charge to repair them and how long does it take as we only have one car so can't really be without it running for longer than a weekend really.

bl52krz · 9th April 2009, 19:54

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Originally Posted by heheshamon

Don't think I'm going to get to the cosford meet but I'm in the queue for the club tester.

That would be excellent if I have got faulty ones I'm going to fit some catch tanks at the end of the month so if these turn out to be faulty I'll be in touch just out of interested how much do you charge to repair them and how long does it take as we only have one car so can't really be without it running for longer than a weekend really.

how many miles has it done?

heheshamon · 9th April 2009, 19:59

just shy of 80k

Dudley 75 · 10th April 2009, 18:59

I have the same squeeky noise until the engine warm. I've put it down to possible water pump bearings? It does not sound like a belt slipping and the belt does seam tight. Mine has done 68k now. I am going to get the cambelts done pretty soon so I think I'll replace the water pump at the same time.

heheshamon · 10th April 2009, 19:34

I put some redex though the system earlier and it has made a nocticable difference to the low rev performance but I'll have to wait for tomorrow till I can verifie if the noise has gone.

What about purge valves ect near the throttle body as I did the old screwdriver to ear job and that sounds quite noisey or is it meant to be?

Ahh while I'm posting going to need a new back box or complete system would it be cheaper to go full stainless as can't seem to find any oem exhausts anywhere and how true is it that it's a one piece system ie can't just buy the backbox?

stocktake · 10th April 2009, 19:40

The power VIS is the one that kicks in at around 3000revs, it is the one situated on the side of the manifold. That should be the first one you check. VIS tester is back with JDC afrer it developed a faulty LED. The LED is not critical to the operation of the tester anyway. Good luck

adam1978 · 10th April 2009, 21:06

Hi mine is at 68000 miles too and is noisy on start up so far found noisy pas pump (replaced) made a purge valve jacket (see my posts) and it is currently in bits having a new cam belt(s) put on and I have seen the tensioners wow they are in a bad way, all very noisey and the plastic idler had two cracks in it!!!
My advise start with cambelt replacement be safe or you will spend all your money on it then your belts will let go!!

9th April 2009, 17:25	#1
heheshamon Regular poster mg zt 190+ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Leicester Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can someone please help Ok so I've had my ZT 190 for a couple of weeks now and have a couple of questions please bear in mind I have never owned a v6 before. 1St of all it's quite loud when started in the morning with the auto choke on I think the bearings in the alternator might need greasing but is this normal. Also it's quite slow upto about 4k then it goes like a rocket does this mean one of the vis motors has packed up or is this normal reason for asking I give it a blast from a round a bout and I can only catch up with standard cars when it hits the 4k but doing this all the time wastes no end of fuel. Any idea's? I've still got to give the engine a good going over with changing the oil and changing plugs ect ect. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

9th April 2009, 18:29	#3
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,411 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Wouldn't like to comment on the alternator noise without hearing it. If you are coming to Cosford plenty of vis testers will be there. If not you could get hold of the club vis test box. Repair is possible if found to be faulty either by following the repair how-to or if not technically minded then myself or Stocktake could possibly repair them for you. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

9th April 2009, 18:49	#4
heheshamon Regular poster mg zt 190+ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Leicester Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't think I'm going to get to the cosford meet but I'm in the queue for the club tester. That would be excellent if I have got faulty ones I'm going to fit some catch tanks at the end of the month so if these turn out to be faulty I'll be in touch just out of interested how much do you charge to repair them and how long does it take as we only have one car so can't really be without it running for longer than a weekend really. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

9th April 2009, 19:59	#6
heheshamon Regular poster mg zt 190+ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Leicester Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	just shy of 80k __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

10th April 2009, 19:34	#8
heheshamon Regular poster mg zt 190+ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Leicester Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I put some redex though the system earlier and it has made a nocticable difference to the low rev performance but I'll have to wait for tomorrow till I can verifie if the noise has gone. What about purge valves ect near the throttle body as I did the old screwdriver to ear job and that sounds quite noisey or is it meant to be? Ahh while I'm posting going to need a new back box or complete system would it be cheaper to go full stainless as can't seem to find any oem exhausts anywhere and how true is it that it's a one piece system ie can't just buy the backbox? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

9th April 2009, 17:43	#2
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	>>>1St of all it's quite loud when started in the morning with the auto choke on I think the bearings in the alternator might need greasing but is this normal.<<< Sounds like you have a slipping aux belt, the car should be pretty quiet. .

10th April 2009, 18:59	#7
Dudley 75 Regular poster 2000 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Club Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dudley, West Midlands Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the same squeeky noise until the engine warm. I've put it down to possible water pump bearings? It does not sound like a belt slipping and the belt does seam tight. Mine has done 68k now. I am going to get the cambelts done pretty soon so I think I'll replace the water pump at the same time.

10th April 2009, 19:40	#9
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,594 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	The power VIS is the one that kicks in at around 3000revs, it is the one situated on the side of the manifold. That should be the first one you check. VIS tester is back with JDC afrer it developed a faulty LED. The LED is not critical to the operation of the tester anyway. Good luck __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

10th April 2009, 21:06	#10
adam1978 Avid contributor MG ZT+ 190 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: March Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi mine is at 68000 miles too and is noisy on start up so far found noisy pas pump (replaced) made a purge valve jacket (see my posts) and it is currently in bits having a new cam belt(s) put on and I have seen the tensioners wow they are in a bad way, all very noisey and the plastic idler had two cracks in it!!! My advise start with cambelt replacement be safe or you will spend all your money on it then your belts will let go!! __________________ Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly!!