Coolant loss 2.0 V6 - Page 4

Pete · 17th January 2017, 15:50

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Originally Posted by JoeMc

I used a guy years ago on my black ZT-T when the water pump failed; think he's called Jason from Birmingham way...

But he travels up and down the country; a Land Rover specialist by trade, but IIRC, an ex Longbridge mechanic, or something like that!

ex-dealer, won LR mechanic of the year. Jason has a unit these days in Wolverhampton. Very much recommended - the Hippo is going to his place on Friday for a new clutch. Only problem is he is so busy I'm not sure he would go mobile as far as Surrey.

JoeMc · 17th January 2017, 16:46

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Originally Posted by Pete

ex-dealer, won LR mechanic of the year. Jason has a unit these days in Wolverhampton. Very much recommended - the Hippo is going to his place on Friday for a new clutch. Only problem is he is so busy I'm not sure he would go mobile as far as Surrey.

I know he travels Pete, but agree, this could be too short notice!

What about Phil T4 (not sure if he will travel)

But to the OP; £900 is a pi$$ take, sorry!

Around half that and you're bang on!

zola66 · 17th January 2017, 16:59

belts, water pump & idlers

zola66 · 17th January 2017, 17:17

Ok, its going in to "Tech Know Garage Services" in Staines tomorrow to have a proper diagnosis, so fingers crossed.

zola66 · 17th January 2017, 17:59

Got him off the list from the link that was posted on here, had a good chat with him (Rob) really knows his MG's and Rovers, so I have every confidence.

Tech Know Services Ltd, 4 Berkeley Close, Staines-upon-Thames, Middlesex, TW19 6ED.
Tel: 07981 206069
Fax: 07092 046097
Mob: 07981 206069 (Rob)
E-mail: [email protected]
Info: Rob's worked on my car for the last 2 Saturdays. Fantastic service as I work away from home, I only have the weekends and he's come round to mine to sort my car out. Fantastic bloke, fantastic service and excellent prices. He carries all the gear with him, including portable version of the T4 unit and cleared all my fault codes as part of the service. Not only that, but as he has a ZT himself, he really knows what he's talking about. What i found really great about Rob's service is that he actually talks you through what he's doing as he's doing it, so you learn a bit as well. (Recommended by forum member 'mgblue')

JoeMc · 17th January 2017, 18:07

Keep us posted!

zola66 · 23rd January 2017, 20:51

Ok just an update.

Car is in the caring hands of Rob from techknowservices in Staines upon Thames who has a good track record with MG rovers.

All pressures checked and came back spot on, no gasses found on tests, also chambers checked using a fiber optic camera and no contamination found, no contamination in the oil, but did find a small maount of oil in the coolant, they also found the main culprit for coolant loss was from the water pump UH!, also the contamination of oil in the coolant maybe emanating from a faulty oil cooler, so having a new oil cooler, full cam belt kit and water pump fitted.

Watch this space

Christopher Price · 23rd January 2017, 21:17

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Originally Posted by zola66

Ok just an update, all pressures checked and came back spot on, no gasses found on tests, also chambers checked using a fiber optic camera and no contamination found, no contamination in the oil, but did find a small amount of oil in the coolant, they also found the main culprit for coolant loss was from the water pump UH!, also the contamination of oil in the coolant maybe emanating from a faulty oil cooler, so having a new oil cooler, full cambelt kit and water pump fitted.

Glad you took everyone's advice and found out what was actually wrong with the car. Hope it serves you well when you get it back.

zola66 · 27th January 2017, 10:20

Ok

All parts delivered and work starts on the car today.

Let us pray

zola66 · 7th February 2017, 12:31

Ok, got the car back on Saturday and all seems fine Rob did have a few issues with pipes, bolts etc but all seems well, going back to him this weekend so he can double check everything is still sound, seems quicker off the mark and noticed it idles at around 600rmp, before it was 1100rpm, Rob also said that on the computer both VIS motors were not working, so having these sorted by Stocktake.

Happy driving.

17th January 2017, 17:59	#35
zola66 Avid contributor rover 75 classic se Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 249 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Got him off the list from the link that was posted on here, had a good chat with him (Rob) really knows his MG's and Rovers, so I have every confidence. Tech Know Services Ltd, 4 Berkeley Close, Staines-upon-Thames, Middlesex, TW19 6ED. Tel: 07981 206069 Fax: 07092 046097 Mob: 07981 206069 (Rob) E-mail: [email protected] Info: Rob's worked on my car for the last 2 Saturdays. Fantastic service as I work away from home, I only have the weekends and he's come round to mine to sort my car out. Fantastic bloke, fantastic service and excellent prices. He carries all the gear with him, including portable version of the T4 unit and cleared all my fault codes as part of the service. Not only that, but as he has a ZT himself, he really knows what he's talking about. What i found really great about Rob's service is that he actually talks you through what he's doing as he's doing it, so you learn a bit as well. (Recommended by forum member 'mgblue') Last edited by zola66; 17th January 2017 at 18:01.. Reason: added more info.

23rd January 2017, 20:51	#37
zola66 Avid contributor rover 75 classic se Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 249 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Ok just an update. Car is in the caring hands of Rob from techknowservices in Staines upon Thames who has a good track record with MG rovers. All pressures checked and came back spot on, no gasses found on tests, also chambers checked using a fiber optic camera and no contamination found, no contamination in the oil, but did find a small maount of oil in the coolant, they also found the main culprit for coolant loss was from the water pump UH!, also the contamination of oil in the coolant maybe emanating from a faulty oil cooler, so having a new oil cooler, full cam belt kit and water pump fitted. Watch this space Last edited by zola66; 23rd January 2017 at 21:25..

17th January 2017, 16:59	#33
zola66 Avid contributor rover 75 classic se Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 249 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	belts, water pump & idlers

17th January 2017, 17:17	#34
zola66 Avid contributor rover 75 classic se Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 249 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Ok, its going in to "Tech Know Garage Services" in Staines tomorrow to have a proper diagnosis, so fingers crossed.

17th January 2017, 18:07	#36
JoeMc Loves to post MG ZT V6 / BMW E60 M5 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bamber Bridge Posts: 372 Thanks: 34 Thanked 62 Times in 51 Posts	Keep us posted!

27th January 2017, 10:20	#39
zola66 Avid contributor rover 75 classic se Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 249 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Ok All parts delivered and work starts on the car today. Let us pray

7th February 2017, 12:31	#40
zola66 Avid contributor rover 75 classic se Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 249 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Ok, got the car back on Saturday and all seems fine Rob did have a few issues with pipes, bolts etc but all seems well, going back to him this weekend so he can double check everything is still sound, seems quicker off the mark and noticed it idles at around 600rmp, before it was 1100rpm, Rob also said that on the computer both VIS motors were not working, so having these sorted by Stocktake. Happy driving.