another zt with fuel filter problems

Gibblet · 22nd April 2010, 06:26

Hi, new on this forum, just bought a nice `05 model zt160+ in black 4 weeks ago, and out for a drive it suddenly died down and stopped! Towed it to local garage and explained what had happened and the mechanic said "what do you expect, its a Rover". Next day called in garage to find out I had the filter module problem, and that the part would`nt be in for 4 to 5 weeks. The car is on warranty so can`t repair it myself in case I lose it.

ianfletcher · 22nd April 2010, 06:58

If the filter has come apart all it needs is to be screwed back together then you can be on your way again. It is a 10 minute job to fix not 4-5 weeks. You will need to fit the orange clip eventually to stop it doing it again or a self tapping screw can be put in through the body and lid to stop it coming apart again.

kevin · 22nd April 2010, 08:03

have read here

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto

then print it take to the garage and tell them this is how to repair A ROVER

car back on road in 30 mins.

capese21 · 22nd April 2010, 11:46

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and the mechanic said "what do you expect, its a Rover.

I would take my car to another garage if the mechanic said that to me.

Gibblet · 22nd April 2010, 20:09

Thanks for the advice, sounds like the garage is making a big job of this problem. I will have a word with them and post the result!

22nd April 2010, 06:26	#1
Gibblet Newbie MG ZT 160+ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Llandysul Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	another zt with fuel filter problems Hi, new on this forum, just bought a nice `05 model zt160+ in black 4 weeks ago, and out for a drive it suddenly died down and stopped! Towed it to local garage and explained what had happened and the mechanic said "what do you expect, its a Rover". Next day called in garage to find out I had the filter module problem, and that the part would`nt be in for 4 to 5 weeks. The car is on warranty so can`t repair it myself in case I lose it.

22nd April 2010, 06:58	#2
ianfletcher I really should get out more....... BMW 1 series Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bolton Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 12 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	If the filter has come apart all it needs is to be screwed back together then you can be on your way again. It is a 10 minute job to fix not 4-5 weeks. You will need to fit the orange clip eventually to stop it doing it again or a self tapping screw can be put in through the body and lid to stop it coming apart again.

22nd April 2010, 08:03	#3
kevin I really should get out more....... ford focus ghia Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: herts Posts: 2,553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	have read here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto then print it take to the garage and tell them this is how to repair A ROVER car back on road in 30 mins.

22nd April 2010, 20:09	#5
Gibblet Newbie MG ZT 160+ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Llandysul Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the advice, sounds like the garage is making a big job of this problem. I will have a word with them and post the result!