umpteenth thread about heater hoses

[AntB]

Hi all, first post by me, i just picked up my ZT-T 260 :D

then the heater hose blew after only 20 hours of owning it (i had been asleep for six of those) and i need it replacing.

i have the OEM part on order from xpart (for £90!!!) and it's due to be fitted tomorrow.

whilst the guys at the garage are getting friendly with my car i'd rather they fit the silicone jobbie, but i can't seem to access the club shop.

can someone PM me details of how i can get my mitts on one please?

TIA

the car is freaking awesome by the way, most fun i've had since i sold my vx220, but more practical for my soon to arrive son/ daughter i hope!!

:)

[ColinE]

Pm on its way

[AntB]

Pm on its way

you're very kind sir!

ta :)

[ColinE]

Pm in your inbox

[AndyG]

WELCOME :D


When your Green (full member) you have:

Full set of lists:
(Lists of your brothers and sisters)

List of 001 to 883 (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=5539)

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Rolling Road Results (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=7475)


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[AntB]

good to know thanks :)

here's to a less leaky day tomorrow!

glad i found this place, seems like a goldmine for knowledge!

next question, is it worth upgrading my highline tv setup to one of these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-Rover-75-Head-Unit-IPOD-DVD-CD-TV-BT-USB-LOGO-Digital-TV-receiver-/250937169021?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3a6d05547d

plus points as far i can see:
they look fancy
my cd drive for the satnav is missing from the car and the analogue receptor won't work forever

negatives as far as i can see:
none if it works

[ColinE]

There's some information on there about these and more on the 75&ZT Owners club, some on here have upgraded to this unit or a varient thereof, others, like me, have upgraded to the later BMW kit with widescreen DVD based sat nav and digital TV tuner, though the latter is pricey

Again I'd recommend full membership to get full benefit of the expertise of the members on here

[AntB]

i'll dig put the bumpf i got with the car tomorrow and complete the questionnaire sensibly and fully :D

[ColinE]

Well done that man - on that basis send me the lower figure for the hose!

[ColinE]

Oh and it's worth updating your profile to include your location, you can be as vague (county) or detailed (town/village) as you want - it just means members local to you may be in a position to assist directly should you have issues

[peterv8]

good to know thanks :)

here's to a less leaky day tomorrow!

glad i found this place, seems like a goldmine for knowledge!

next question, is it worth upgrading my highline tv setup to one of these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-Rover-75-Head-Unit-IPOD-DVD-CD-TV-BT-USB-LOGO-Digital-TV-receiver-/250937169021?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3a6d05547d

plus points as far i can see:
they look fancy
my cd drive for the satnav is missing from the car and the analogue receptor won't work forever

negatives as far as i can see:
none if it works

Hello and welcome!
I have one and am very satisfied with it, works and sounds very good. I'm sure someone nearby can give you a demonstration.
The fourth picture from the left is my logo that he made for me with my VIN number!:-)

[wraith01mg]

Welcome along. My head unit, though a differing, model uses igo8 satnav software too, and I can say that it's very good. My head unit is a pioneer, however the one your looking at looks better In the 260.

Again welcome and happy good times.

[Dominic22]

Welcome, they are great fun and quirky car's. I have had the Double Dim unit and it is fine, I sold my one a few days ago, I am not sure it looked great in the car but then that is a personal choice. There is a new android unit that some of the 75 & ZT people have. That has more toys, but more importantly looks more like the BMW E46 unit that I think suits the car better.

Have a look on here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/ under the ICE section and then the Double Dim Units. Sean is the man who supply's them and is the seller you listed on ebay.

If anywhere close-ish to the Midlands visit Nick & Jean at Austin Garages, sure all the rest of the guys will tell you, he knows every inch of the 260 and is worth it just for a once over as well as any work you need.

Dominic

[colintf]

Hi and welcome :thumb

[AntB]

cheers guys. first priority, get the car back!!!!

the replacement OEM part is taking an age to arrive so i am hoping that all my membership stuff can come through here in time to allow me to buy the (half the price) club replacement!

i'm relatively open- minded about the cost of the replacement satnav etc as i see the car as a keeper.

just as ballpark, if the option i found on ebay is £330, give or take, what do they go up to at the superfandango end of the market?

TIA as ever :D

[colintf]

where are you? Your location is blank :cool:

[AntB]

updated.

you just reminded me, i need to move :D

[colintf]

updated. :D

good man :thumb

[Tim]

Welcome along Ant, pity about the hose so close to buying the car. Hope it has not left a negative about the car, its going to grow on you. :)

[ColinE]

Hose will go out in tomorrow post 1st class so fingers crossed for Friday delivery

[M9 ROV]

How do i becomefull member as i have a car now and want to visit shop

[ColinE]

When you registered you should have received a questionnaire from Tim, fill this in and send it back and he'll do the rest

[Tim]

Let me know if you need it as a Word doc Julian.


How do i becomefull member as i have a car now and want to visit shop

[colintf]

How do i becomefull member as i have a car now and want to visit shop

which one did you get in the end?

:cool:

[M9 ROV]

word doc please

i got blotchy Typhoon from Tony(very nice Man)
last sunday

have put in 16:9 and DVD sat nav and added the hybrid turner so tv is back on
hope to add trafficmaster today as love the display and info it supplies for free( which seems amazing in this pay for everything world)

sold a loverly CDTI for it so still getting use to MPG!!!!

any one experience in painting chromatic paint?

regards

Julian

[ksilver]

any one experience in painting chromatic paint?

regards

Julian

The monogram paints are tricky, not from a technique viewpoint as I have no expertise in that department, but in tems of cost.

There has been talk of some paints costing £500+ per litre, making relatively small Jobs hideously expensive to complete.

You maybe need to make some enquiries with your local painter and also on the other MGR sites to find someone who may be able to help.

[Dominic22]

I talked to Tony on this. I think the best and possible cheapest route would be to find a donor chromatic car. If you plan to have it a while wait for a crashed one, or possibly a high mileage bit battered one and swap the bits.

[colintf]

word doc please

i got blotchy Typhoon from Tony(very nice Man)
last sunday

have put in 16:9 and DVD sat nav and added the hybrid turner so tv is back on
hope to add trafficmaster today as love the display and info it supplies for free( which seems amazing in this pay for everything world)

sold a loverly CDTI for it so still getting use to MPG!!!!

any one experience in painting chromatic paint?

regards

Julian

hey well done, that's a nice car (despiet the blotchy appearance!)

which hybrid tuner did you go for in the end?

:cool:

[AntB]

fixed.

drives like a beaut.

we're back :D

[colintf]

fixed.

drives like a beaut.

we're back :D

great news that!

Life with a 260 would be a lot harder without the Two-Sixties forum / group :cool:

[M9 ROV]

Went for the genuine bmw unit for the TV
Its so simple just swapped it over with old one

How easy to fit is rear blind with out the parcel shelf

[ksilver]

How easy to fit is rear blind with out the parcel shelf



The shelf will be marked where you need to cut and is easy with a sharp Stanley knife. You'll then need to areldite the mounting points onto the shelf and bob's you're uncle.

I had to do that as the shelf I got with my blind was the wrong colour.

[colintf]

Went for the genuine bmw unit for the TV
Its so simple just swapped it over with old one



what sort of price are those these days please?
Thanks
:cool:

[jimbo]

what sort of price are those these days please?
Thanks
:cool:

I guess still expensive.

[ColinE]

£550 quid ish

Or 20 club umbrellas

You did all know there are new umbrellas in the club shop?????????

[M9 ROV]

Hybrid tuner is around the 400 mark
Trouble is at moment every one wants one from rovers range rovers and bmws
so a bit pricy

[jimbo]

Hybrid tuner is around the 400 mark
Trouble is at moment every one wants one from rovers range rovers and bmws
so a bit pricy

You did well at that price, think I paid circa £600 for a new one.

This is on ebay at the mo if anybody is looking for one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=bmw+hybrid+digital+tv+tuner&_sacat=See-All-Categories

[colintf]

Hybrid tuner is around the 400 mark
Trouble is at moment every one wants one from rovers range rovers and bmws
so a bit pricy

that's good, they are coming down in price then. where did you get it from please?

Thanks

:cool:

[M9 ROV]

Got mine from the farther land
Seemed cheaper there
Via german ebay

[colintf]

Got mine from the farther land
Seemed cheaper there
Via german ebay

Many thanks, is there an ebay link please?

:cool:

[peterv8]

Many thanks, is there an ebay link please?

:cool:

http://www.ebay.de (http://www.ebay.de/)

and search!:)

[colintf]

thanks Peter.

I was after a link to the seller really.

:cool:

[ColinE]

There are several on ebay de - depends who's selling at any one time

[colintf]

I wonder how good they are with the digital reception?

:cool:

[ColinE]

To be fair it depends on how good the freeview coverage is at any location

On the move they're not great, but one should not watch and drive

With the analogue switch off the freeview situation should improve

[colintf]

To be fair it depends on how good the freeview coverage is at any location

On the move they're not great, but one should not watch and drive

With the analogue switch off the freeview situation should improve

it would still be good to listen to the likes of Top Gear, Grand Prix's BTCC etc on teh move though :cool:

[3disco]

To be fair it depends on how good the freeview coverage is at any location

On the move they're not great, but one should not watch and drive

With the analogue switch off the freeview situation should improve
It did not improve with mine,it changes to good reception to none in a matter of a few yards,at least with analogue it kept its signal all the time throwing hissy fits some times but at least you could always follow the program on the move.:(