Rattle from the top end?

Rapid7 · 20th April 2009, 19:56

Hi everyone,

My first post and a problem already :lol:

Just bought a ZT 190+ SE with 32,000 miles on the clock and it's developed a rattle which seems to be coming from the inlet manifold now i have read that this could also be the VIS motors? The car seems quite flat performance wise when compared to my old M reg Audi A6 2.6 V6,so what i would like to know is there anyway to eliminate if it is either the manifold or VIS motors.

Thanks in advance,Paul.

The Jugs · 20th April 2009, 20:25

Hi Paul, we are fortunate to have members like Stocktake and Bigruss who are wizzies with the vizzies so expect a reply from them soon. Another thing that can cause a worrying rattle is the fuel return valve which is situated near the manifold (opposite side to the vizzies).

stocktake · 20th April 2009, 20:29

And as if by magic............

Hi Rapid7 where abouts are you based? is the first hurdle.

Once we know where you are we may be able to locate a member with a VIS tester box of tricks. these boxes test the operation of the VIS motors either on or off your car.

Vis motors can be repaired, not always but more often than not. Once they have been tested we will go from there

welcome to the club by the way

Rapid7 · 20th April 2009, 21:01

Thanks for the replies guys,i'm based in Darlington,County Durham.

Thanks.

And thanks for the welcome :lol:

BigRuss · 24th April 2009, 21:12

Rapid7 If there's no-one in you area with a test box let me know, can arrange to meet next time I'm up in Cleveland.

Doesn't take 5 mins to check them, should be coming up there for a day or two in the next couple of weeks.

Russ

Rapid7 · 25th April 2009, 08:34

Thanks Russ,

Will give you a shout when i get the car back from the garage that i bought it from.

Thanks Paul.

capese21 · 26th April 2009, 10:23

My 2.5 V6 ZTT had a similar rattle. Two new VIS motors £120 and 10 minutes to fit transformed the car performance wise and I have not heard the rattle since. The engine ticks over like a well-oiled sewing machine.

I doubt at 32k your manifold has gone mine was on 60k and still perfect.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Remember the 75.ZT does not have many weak points but VIS motors is unfortunately one of them.

E.

Rapid7 · 26th April 2009, 13:28

Thanks capese21,

The garage have took the car back to sort out the rattle as the car came with 12 month warranty.I'm hopping it's just the VIS motors as when you rev the car the noise doesn't increase in speed.

20th April 2009, 19:56	#1
Rapid7 Regular poster MG ZT 190+ SE (Monogram) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Darlington, County Durham. Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rattle from the top end? Hi everyone, My first post and a problem already :lol: Just bought a ZT 190+ SE with 32,000 miles on the clock and it's developed a rattle which seems to be coming from the inlet manifold now i have read that this could also be the VIS motors? The car seems quite flat performance wise when compared to my old M reg Audi A6 2.6 V6,so what i would like to know is there anyway to eliminate if it is either the manifold or VIS motors. Thanks in advance,Paul.

20th April 2009, 20:25	#2
The Jugs Loves to post Rover 75 saloon club SE manual 2.0 V6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chatham, Kent. Posts: 289 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Paul, we are fortunate to have members like Stocktake and Bigruss who are wizzies with the vizzies so expect a reply from them soon. Another thing that can cause a worrying rattle is the fuel return valve which is situated near the manifold (opposite side to the vizzies). __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th April 2009, 20:29	#3
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	And as if by magic............ Hi Rapid7 where abouts are you based? is the first hurdle. Once we know where you are we may be able to locate a member with a VIS tester box of tricks. these boxes test the operation of the VIS motors either on or off your car. Vis motors can be repaired, not always but more often than not. Once they have been tested we will go from there welcome to the club by the way __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident Last edited by stocktake; 20th April 2009 at 20:31..

24th April 2009, 21:12	#5
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,406 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Rapid7 If there's no-one in you area with a test box let me know, can arrange to meet next time I'm up in Cleveland. Doesn't take 5 mins to check them, should be coming up there for a day or two in the next couple of weeks. 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.

20th April 2009, 21:01	#4
Rapid7 Regular poster MG ZT 190+ SE (Monogram) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Darlington, County Durham. Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the replies guys,i'm based in Darlington,County Durham. Thanks. And thanks for the welcome :lol:

25th April 2009, 08:34	#6
Rapid7 Regular poster MG ZT 190+ SE (Monogram) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Darlington, County Durham. Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Russ, Will give you a shout when i get the car back from the garage that i bought it from. Thanks Paul.

26th April 2009, 10:23	#7
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	My 2.5 V6 ZTT had a similar rattle. Two new VIS motors £120 and 10 minutes to fit transformed the car performance wise and I have not heard the rattle since. The engine ticks over like a well-oiled sewing machine. I doubt at 32k your manifold has gone mine was on 60k and still perfect. Good luck and let us know how you get on. Remember the 75.ZT does not have many weak points but VIS motors is unfortunately one of them. E.

26th April 2009, 13:28	#8
Rapid7 Regular poster MG ZT 190+ SE (Monogram) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Darlington, County Durham. Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks capese21, The garage have took the car back to sort out the rattle as the car came with 12 month warranty.I'm hopping it's just the VIS motors as when you rev the car the noise doesn't increase in speed.