Tom's MG ZT 1.8T 160 *SOLD*

[MG Tom]

Just a small update.

Gearbox oil changed - New filler and drain plugs fitted. I found the easiest way to fill the box back up was to use a length of garden hose from the passenger side wheel arch Anyone doing this - remember its very important to overfill it slightly and when it stops dribbling from the filler its done. Also, make sure the car is level, and only use the proper MTF94 spec fluid.





And that completes the C service

I also sourced and fitted the correct short undertray for the 1.8T, it should help keep the engine bay a bit cleaner, although I may still source a long one.



And finally, a visit to see Phil-T4 to give it a once over, all adaptions etc reset, idle stepper in spec and generally given a clean bill of health

Next job it to treat it to new back brakes, wheel bearings and change the clutch master cylinder for the Tazu one, and maybe give the old girl a bit of a polish up so she shines as well as she runs.

Oh, and maybe a remap!

[MG Tom]

MOT day today...

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...02#post1679802

[thomas 75 connie]

Good luck lets hope it passes

[MG Tom]

Well, it's the end of an era for me.

A few photos so I can remember it fondly















The only real thing that lets the car down - the new owner has assured me he will be fitting a replacement bonnet, as well as fitting my refurbed wheels etc. A nice little project to finish off!











You will be missed.

The new owner collects on Tuesday morning, and I have a long list of interested parties should it fall through for any reason

I'll hang around the forum every so often, its a great club and I'm sure I'll end up with another ZT or maybe even a 75 in the future.

[danbmx_69]

real shame your getting rid as you have put alot of work in to it

[MG Tom]

Originally Posted by danbmx_69

real shame your getting rid as you have put alot of work in to it

I agree, I'm absolutely gutted. But if I want a motorbike then it has to go

[MG Tom]

Well, its been a frantic 72 hours. I wanted it to be as close to perfect for its new owner Jason, so the following has been carried out:

Fuel filter changed and orange clip fitted.

I was disgusted with the condition of the old one - no way should these be lifetime fit - change every 100k is my advice. A good tip is I used my oil filter wrench with the nut nipped up to hold the housing up out of the tank. Also make sure both seals are fitted to the top of the tank (one sits inside the other) BEFORE lowering the fllter housing.








Black washer bottle lid fitted.



Auto-dimming rear view mirror fitted (Just needs new owner to connect up behind the glovebox...)

Waist trim clips sealed with hot glue (allowing easy removal in the future if required).



Both 75 rear lights fitted, these are a subtle mod but look fabulous.



Air bag and seatbelt pretensioner connectors cleaned and filled with dielectric grease.

Handbrake adjusted.

Whole coolant system checked, and one pipe replaced as there was some pink staining on the reinforcement mesh - its important to cut these silicone pipes cleanly. All vacuum tested and filled and spot on.



And finally the crank sensor. What a PAIN!! It sheared off flush with the bell housing meaning lots of drilling, picking out and general nuisance, removal of coolant pipes for access, wrong part supplied so a barny with EuroCarParts resulting in me having my pants pulled down, burnt my hand on my hot knife scrambling around under the car at midnight and up again at 6am... It was a nightmare, but all sorted and a genuine Siemens sensor fitted.



The offending bit!



As a result the car is looking and running amazing, with just a few jobs for Jason to do to get it finished.

Full detail, engine bay, interior, exterior, boot, spare wheel well, the works. Quick once over with some carnauba wax too.













And isn't she lovely. God I'm gutted to have sold it, thought I was actually going to cry when I picked the new owner up from the station. Jason was a thoroughly decent bloke and promises to finish the car and look after it. He went away delighted and with the car fully loaded with spare parts, wheels etc. He wants to keep a project thread running so the car should still be familiar to forum owners. I may just buy it back one day.

Anyone else think he got a bargain?

[FrazzleTC]

This has got to be one of the most thoroughly maintained ZTs around, and a true credit to you, Tom! Do stick around the forum, and hope to see you in another 75, or ZT, in the future!