ZT 2Ltr CDTI 2003 Manual - Feels Sluggish?

BigBeere · 9th June 2012, 16:15

Hi all,

Ive had my ZT for around 4 weeks now and its going strong! It just seems a bit sluggish when pulling away in 1st gear?!

She pulls like a train in every other gear, it just seems shes a bit slow when pulling off quickly.

Is it just me being a bit impatient?

Any advice is much appreciated !

Thanks all

B

kissifer1972 · 9th June 2012, 16:27

I can assure that they are not slow off the line so I would suggest that something is not quite right.

I would have a good look on here to find out the common things to change/check on a ZT/75 CDT(i) on here.

Things such as the MAF, EGR, PCV and Intercooler rings could all account for your symptoms and are cheep to sort.

Chris

spyder · 9th June 2012, 16:28

Do a search on the MAF. the air flow sensor at the back of the motor. just after the air filter, unplug it and see if it makes a difference.
Check behind the Ns headlight, at the bottom of the intercooler pipes for oil, th eintercooler o-rings may be leaking.
The EGR may be blocked, stuck open and collecting muck-again do a search and see all the info and results on here.

oops types too slow...

BigBeere · 9th June 2012, 18:04

thanks guys, will have a search over the forum and have a look!

UPDATE:

I went for a quick drive just to see how she is, i always wait for her to warm up before i put my foot down, once she was warmed up i went for a little drive.

It seems that she never gets past 90mph, she seems to get to 90mph ok but struggles to get past it, (it could just be me!)

Anyway, about an hour ago i was in 3rd gear at around 3.5k revs and all of a sudden she jolted (it felt like we stalled!), it made me jump to be honest, so i pulled my foot off the gas and gently drove to my destination.

I popped the bonnet open and was looking for any pipes or hoses which may of popped off, which i couldnt see. There was a smell of something burning.

a little worried to drive her home now, but im only 2 miles away from home!

Worried.com!

Help is really appreciated !

Thanks

spyder · 9th June 2012, 22:12

First port of call might be the intercooler pipe in front of the battery. Let someone rev the car +/- 3000 rpm while you are holding the big rubber turbo pipe, see if it expands, if not it may(unlikely) have come out of the intercooler.
check that your airfilter is clean.
The PCV (valve) at the back of the engine may also be clogged, this would cause pressure to build up in starnge places.Again do a search on the PCV.Clean it, or for the very short term remove it .

These engines rev to 4500rpm quite easily, not that there is any point as you are then way past the peak power anyway.

Keep us posted.

Arctic · 10th June 2012, 00:51

HI Adam.
Check the o-rings going into the intercooler they may have popped out this happened only last week to a felow member but his bracket had broke, 15 mins job to fix if only the rings also as above check the PCV filter EGR in all give it a good service going over clean the manifold etc check the links below
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=81279

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=108122

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=104733

If you get stuck drop me a PM and i can give it the once over for you if you can get to mine one day in the week as you are not that far from me 40 mins maybe cheers Arctic.

BigBeere · 11th June 2012, 20:05

Thank you guys - ive got an afternoon off tomorrow and im going to give the engine a good once over.

Thanks for helpful links, a bit worried about taking all those bits apart though! If i get stuck Artic i shall have to take you up on that offer and let you have a look at my baby!

Wil keep you all updated - am really thankful for the advice!

Thanks!

B

blacknwhite · 11th June 2012, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBeere

Thank you guys - ive got an afternoon off tomorrow and im going to give the engine a good once over.

Thanks for helpful links, a bit worried about taking all those bits apart though! If i get stuck Artic i shall have to take you up on that offer and let you have a look at my baby!

Wil keep you all updated - am really thankful for the advice!

Thanks!

B

I'll be on here all afternoon tomorrow. If you hit a problem, give me a shout.

9th June 2012, 16:15	#1
BigBeere Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Solihull Posts: 125 Thanks: 23 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	ZT 2Ltr CDTI 2003 Manual - Feels Sluggish? Hi all, Ive had my ZT for around 4 weeks now and its going strong! It just seems a bit sluggish when pulling away in 1st gear?! She pulls like a train in every other gear, it just seems shes a bit slow when pulling off quickly. Is it just me being a bit impatient? Any advice is much appreciated ! Thanks all B

9th June 2012, 16:27	#2
kissifer1972 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Conn Tourer & Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Queensbury Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I can assure that they are not slow off the line so I would suggest that something is not quite right. I would have a good look on here to find out the common things to change/check on a ZT/75 CDT(i) on here. Things such as the MAF, EGR, PCV and Intercooler rings could all account for your symptoms and are cheep to sort. Chris __________________ Mods so far X-Power Performance Upgrade LED interior lights and sidelights Genuine Rover Xenons - now removed and sold Kenlowe fan Synergy 2 EGR Bypass

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spyder This is my second home 75 CDT Auto Tourer , Rover 45 , Astra, Zaffira, Chev Captiva Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wilts Posts: 3,342 Thanks: 203 Thanked 436 Times in 360 Posts	Do a search on the MAF. the air flow sensor at the back of the motor. just after the air filter, unplug it and see if it makes a difference. Check behind the Ns headlight, at the bottom of the intercooler pipes for oil, th eintercooler o-rings may be leaking. The EGR may be blocked, stuck open and collecting muck-again do a search and see all the info and results on here. oops types too slow... __________________ Chrome skull caps, EGR cleaned (original housing), Mondeo lower mounting, 12V outlets in the armrest and tourer boot, cat fixed, working FBH, Lidl plenum covers, DD with reverse camera.New speakesr/Tweeters with MDF rings. wood dash, Memory leather seats, wooden finished steering and handbrake, Xenon headlights.

9th June 2012, 22:12	#5
spyder This is my second home 75 CDT Auto Tourer , Rover 45 , Astra, Zaffira, Chev Captiva Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wilts Posts: 3,342 Thanks: 203 Thanked 436 Times in 360 Posts	First port of call might be the intercooler pipe in front of the battery. Let someone rev the car +/- 3000 rpm while you are holding the big rubber turbo pipe, see if it expands, if not it may(unlikely) have come out of the intercooler. check that your airfilter is clean. The PCV (valve) at the back of the engine may also be clogged, this would cause pressure to build up in starnge places.Again do a search on the PCV.Clean it, or for the very short term remove it . These engines rev to 4500rpm quite easily, not that there is any point as you are then way past the peak power anyway. Keep us posted. __________________ Chrome skull caps, EGR cleaned (original housing), Mondeo lower mounting, 12V outlets in the armrest and tourer boot, cat fixed, working FBH, Lidl plenum covers, DD with reverse camera.New speakesr/Tweeters with MDF rings. wood dash, Memory leather seats, wooden finished steering and handbrake, Xenon headlights.

10th June 2012, 00:51	#6
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,789 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	HI Adam. Check the o-rings going into the intercooler they may have popped out this happened only last week to a felow member but his bracket had broke, 15 mins job to fix if only the rings also as above check the PCV filter EGR in all give it a good service going over clean the manifold etc check the links below http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=81279 http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=108122 http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=104733 If you get stuck drop me a PM and i can give it the once over for you if you can get to mine one day in the week as you are not that far from me 40 mins maybe cheers Arctic. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

9th June 2012, 18:04	#4
BigBeere Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Solihull Posts: 125 Thanks: 23 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	thanks guys, will have a search over the forum and have a look! UPDATE: I went for a quick drive just to see how she is, i always wait for her to warm up before i put my foot down, once she was warmed up i went for a little drive. It seems that she never gets past 90mph, she seems to get to 90mph ok but struggles to get past it, (it could just be me!) Anyway, about an hour ago i was in 3rd gear at around 3.5k revs and all of a sudden she jolted (it felt like we stalled!), it made me jump to be honest, so i pulled my foot off the gas and gently drove to my destination. I popped the bonnet open and was looking for any pipes or hoses which may of popped off, which i couldnt see. There was a smell of something burning. a little worried to drive her home now, but im only 2 miles away from home! Worried.com! Help is really appreciated ! Thanks

11th June 2012, 20:05	#7
BigBeere Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Solihull Posts: 125 Thanks: 23 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	Thank you guys - ive got an afternoon off tomorrow and im going to give the engine a good once over. Thanks for helpful links, a bit worried about taking all those bits apart though! If i get stuck Artic i shall have to take you up on that offer and let you have a look at my baby! Wil keep you all updated - am really thankful for the advice! Thanks! B