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12th December 2019, 07:56 | #1 |
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Now i have two.
Only had my rover 75 1.8 about 3 months, so still new to me, and now i have a Mg zt 1.8T also! This forums fault lol, if i had more room i'd...
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12th December 2019, 08:22 | #2 |
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Yes I know the feeling, did manage to get up to three at one point but back to 2 now. Again I blame the forum.
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12th December 2019, 19:48 | #3 |
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The 1.8t is a super engine but needs looking after - if me i would swop out the plastic coolant t-piece (LHS behind RAD) and replace with a steel t-piece - swop out the plastic manifold for a metal one and possibly swop out the old MGR RUBBER hose for sports performance silicone hose. Keep an eagle eye on your expansion tank coolant level.
I have a KMAPS 1.8T 200BHP upgrade from 160 bhp - performance is superb -something to think about - MGR limited the 1.8t in the factory to 160 bhp so it would not compete with the V6/190.
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13th December 2019, 08:14 | #5 |
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What are the benefits of the alloy manifold?
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13th December 2019, 10:56 | #6 |
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Does not warp and leak like the plastic one. Why the original was plastic was beyond me. Held against an alloy head by a thin gasket is asking for trouble. It’s another way to prevent coolant leaks as the gasket does fail.
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14th December 2019, 16:49 | #7 |
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The inlet manifold gasket can does fail - an alloy manifold reduces the chances of that happening - you can get one for £40-£50 - if you do - try and get the manifold with its supporting bracket - this gives it even greater stability.
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