zander Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 the head gasket only goes as a result of poor servicing/care even then, its not as big an issue now as it was i was referring to an advanced service erm, the cooling system? either way, the v6 engine doesnt have any HGF problems - thats the k series ones get your facts straight, cheers Listen you tried telling me a head gasket goes as a result of poor servicing. What part of cooling systems is touched in a service? apart from filling up the coolant and checking anti freeze temperature. Water pumps the only thing that is ever changed and that doesn't always happen on the rare occasion a timing belt is changed every few years or 80000+. That can blow a head gasket but that is not checked every service. Link to comment
The Boofon Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 i am buying it im also keen to, at EVERY opportunity, show up the ignorance of the pond-life on here something i have managed very well in this thread Aye. Incredible work there MT. You've shown them so you have. Link to comment
Terrorfex Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I didn't realise you'd bought it but there are a few important things to check on receipt of the car: 1) The KV6 is equipped with variable inlet stator (VIS) Motors inside the inlet manifold. They manipulate the fuel/air mixture and give you a kick at 3000 and 45000RPM. They can wear out depending on driving style and, if they lock in place, you simply won't get the benefit. If, however, on starting the car it sounds like there's a bag of spanners under the bonnet the VIS motor flaps have broken free of their mounts and are jumping and clattering around inside the manifold. You'll need a new manifold in that case. 2) There are three "plenum" drain holes to allow water to pass from the windscreen out through the wheel arches. One on the driver's side, one on the passenger side, and one underneath the grating across the back of the engine bay. You need to make sure both side drains are clear, but it's absolutely vital that you check the central drain. Underneath the grating is the car's ECU, which sits above the central drain hole, behind the pollen filter. If that hole is blocked, water will fill the ECU bay and, eventually, drown it. 3) Excess vibration in the car can be caused by worn out engine mounts. The easiest way to tell is to check to see how much "give" the engine has on idle inside the bay. 4) The car may or may not have an under-engine tray; these were deleted as part of a cost-cutting measure and so some 75/ZTs had them, some didn't. If you do have one, remove it and check to see signs of staining or fluid. These covers reduce road noise, but they also hide a multitude of sins that would otherwise drip onto your driveway and gives you a head up. 5)Although the ad mentions a new coolant fan, confirm the fan operates correctly by turning on the rear demist windscreen - the fan should kick into life on low-speed. 6)Any grinding, bumping or groaning when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock suggests worn out track rod(s). 7) 75s/ZTs have a habit of breaking suspension springs. Early cars had a tendency for the spring to puncture the tyre when it broke, but later cars were fitted with protectors which stopped this. I think your car is probably new enough to have those protectors. Link to comment
Henry Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Fucking hell, you've done the ignorant prick a bigger favour than I would've. Personally, I hope the head gasket goes a mile after he picks the motor up. 1 1 Link to comment
The Boofon Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I still suspect he's talking shite and hasn't bought it. Link to comment
Henry Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I still suspect he's talking shite and hasn't bought it. That too. Link to comment
Bluto10 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 does millertime have more cars than jay kay? i wouldnt go buying any shitty mg if i woned a classic mustang Link to comment
Terrorfex Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 does millertime have more cars than jay kay? i wouldnt go buying any shitty mg if i woned a classic mustang You can buy a "shitty" MGZT with a mustang engine in it, and have the best of both worlds: Link to comment
Bluto10 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 just look at it. wouldnt look out of place on the bouley on a friday/saturday night. Link to comment
Nelly Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I didn't realise you'd bought it but there are a few important things to check on receipt of the car: 1) The KV6 is equipped with variable inlet stator (VIS) Motors inside the inlet manifold. They manipulate the fuel/air mixture and give you a kick at 3000 and 45000RPM. They can wear out depending on driving style and, if they lock in place, you simply won't get the benefit. If, however, on starting the car it sounds like there's a bag of spanners under the bonnet the VIS motor flaps have broken free of their mounts and are jumping and clattering around inside the manifold. You'll need a new manifold in that case. 2) There are three "plenum" drain holes to allow water to pass from the windscreen out through the wheel arches. One on the driver's side, one on the passenger side, and one underneath the grating across the back of the engine bay. You need to make sure both side drains are clear, but it's absolutely vital that you check the central drain. Underneath the grating is the car's ECU, which sits above the central drain hole, behind the pollen filter. If that hole is blocked, water will fill the ECU bay and, eventually, drown it. 3) Excess vibration in the car can be caused by worn out engine mounts. The easiest way to tell is to check to see how much "give" the engine has on idle inside the bay. 4) The car may or may not have an under-engine tray; these were deleted as part of a cost-cutting measure and so some 75/ZTs had them, some didn't. If you do have one, remove it and check to see signs of staining or fluid. These covers reduce road noise, but they also hide a multitude of sins that would otherwise drip onto your driveway and gives you a head up. 5)Although the ad mentions a new coolant fan, confirm the fan operates correctly by turning on the rear demist windscreen - the fan should kick into life on low-speed. 6)Any grinding, bumping or groaning when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock suggests worn out track rod(s). 7) 75s/ZTs have a habit of breaking suspension springs. Early cars had a tendency for the spring to puncture the tyre when it broke, but later cars were fitted with protectors which stopped this. I think your car is probably new enough to have those protectors. Could you really be arsed doing this for a Link to comment
Terrorfex Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Could you really be arsed doing this for a Link to comment
The Boofon Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 why the HELL would i do that Because you're an attention seeking weirdo. Link to comment
zander Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 i do my own services thanks and i class it as part of it So you were talking utter pish as usual then. What aspects of the cooling on your car do you check? Link to comment
fatshaft Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 shirley, i amIf you're burning through a clutch at 70k miles, either it's a piece of shit, or you drive like a spangle, either way, there's no way a clutch should be going at anything like that mileage. Link to comment
Terrorfex Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 If you're burning through a clutch at 70k miles, either it's a piece of shit, or you drive like a spangle, either way, there's no way a clutch should be going at anything like that mileage. The Diesel 75/ZT had a notoriously weak clutch that rarely made it to 80k without requiring a replacement slave and/or master cylinder. I've heard of petrol derivatives that have suffered the same, but they're few and far between. Either way, since both the slave and master have been changed, it's just one less thing to worry about failing, rather than something to be concerned over. Every car has its weaknesses - from the Audi steptronic gearbox to the variable swirlpots in the BMW 3-series diesel engine or the Ford Zetec's duff (petrol) injectors. Link to comment
The Boofon Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 They seem to have a few issues and although they appear to be replaced it would cause me concern buying one. Link to comment
Terrorfex Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 They seem to have a few issues and although they appear to be replaced it would cause me concern buying one. Having owned one for the better part of three years, I'd say not more so than any other type of car but each to their own. Certainly cheaper to repair if you know where to look, though. Link to comment
Redstar Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 i am buying it im also keen to, at EVERY opportunity, show up the ignorance of the pond-life on here something i have managed very well in this threadYou're nae quite right are you chief? Link to comment
Henry Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 aye? want a fight? seriously aye, on you go then. why the HELL would i do that flights booked, hes picking me up at stanstaed at 825 on sat morning Aye, cause you've never been exposed as talking utter mince on here to get attention. Link to comment
Ke1t Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'd like to put in an official request that this thread be moved to the Classic Posts board when it reaches its inevitable conclusion. Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I wouldn't buy a 2nd hand car nowadays. Not now that I'm loaded. Think of all the farts, sharts, cum, pugs, burger juice, milk, kids debris that has been spilled in them before you get there. No detail is going to pick up all that jandies. 2nd hand cars, and particularly ones that cost less than about ten grand are for minkers. Just my point of view, I understand that some people like, enjoy and maybe even seek out the above additions to a vehicle. I also own a two wheel "classic", but changed the seat and grips when I got it. This is of course an exception to the rule above. Link to comment
Henry Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 really? prove two I want to become a boxer Someone tried to kill me That piece of artwork on my wall is definitely not from Poundland I'm thinking about getting a parrot 4 Link to comment
Stoney Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Had forgotten about the poundland art work Limited edition piece (of shit) Link to comment
Henry Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 This could be a long day. 1 Link to comment
Stoney Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 this is what i think is crazy that painting is lovely, from the fact that you "dis" it, all its telling me is that you dont have a feckin clue about style youre an ugly moron, who im convinced stays in a damp and dank cesspit somewhere in the social backwater that is aberdeen so shut yer yap Says it all you had to lie about its importance in order to justify its purchase Damp and Dark? My Carpet is cream and walls timeless white, i dont think my living room could be any brighter Link to comment
Stoney Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 im not holding back today, stuff that i didnt lie, i merely portrayed (this lost on you too, aye?) it in such a way so that it's importance and grandeur registered in your tiny, illiterate "brain" as for your living room being bright...ironic dont think ive EVER met anyone whose living room was brighter than they were You got lying and i made you look like a plank (which wasnt difficult) Dinna greet Link to comment
Henry Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 erm...thats not what you said though all 4 of them were sincere at the time, so what the hells ur point you morose imbecile You sincerely thought your poundland art was an original a few weeks ago? Link to comment
Stoney Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 you are GENUINELY, a physical atrocity mentally too what is it you do? Make people who tell lies on the internet look like wee fannies until they have a mental breakdown....... I'd say i've accomplished this quite well. Roidy! Link to comment
Pudgie Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Just because a piece of art is limited edition doesn't make it any good. It's all just a money making spin. Link to comment
Henry Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I THINK that PIECE OF SHIT on your wall is WORTH 2 Link to comment
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