V8 reliability and maintenance

[Lord Hybrid]

Hi all some of you know from the enthusiast site :)

I'm hoping to learn as much as I can about the V8 engine from performance, maintenance, common faults and everything else. ;)

If my dad does go for one then I'll be looking forward to playing with one. ;) We've put a bid on one and so far we'ere winning. :)
V8 power baby.

Looking forward to learning more about them.

Many thanks
David E

[colintf]

Hi David

good to see you over here :thumb

This is is a great link from a fellow Two Sixties member http://www.spunagain.co.uk/ZT260page.html

:cool:

[AndyG]

Hi all some of you know from the enthusiast site :)
I'm hoping to learn as much as I can about the V8 engine from performance, maintenance, common faults and everything else. ;)
If my dad does go for one then I'll be looking forward to playing with one. ;) We've put a bid on one and so far we'ere winning. :)
V8 power baby.
Looking forward to learning more about them.
Many thanks, David E


Are you looking for a Rover or MG version?

Ohh, and:

WELCOME :D

MG ZT260 FAQ (http://www.spunagain.co.uk/ZT260page.html)

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List of MG ZT/ZTT/75 V8s For Sale (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?13272-List-of-MG-ZT-ZTT-75-V8s-FOR-SALE)

(We have many threads in the Members Section that will help you when you own a 260/75V8)
If you have other any question please ask.

How did you hear about our forum?

[Lord Hybrid]

My dad's bidding on a ZT model, but wants the Rover walnut interior like the Lexus LS 400.

If all goes and we get one I might be creating other hybrid, only this time Rover interior, steering wheel and everything else will be the same.
We both argreed that the MG range has more of the how can I say. BADASS look to them lol.

They look powerfull that's why i wanted some of the ZT trim on my car, but still maintaining a comfort zone of the Rover 75. :)

[Lord Hybrid]

Thanks for the link Colin and Thanks Andy. :)

Reagards insurance prices how much will it be?

[AndyG]

...........
Regards insurance prices how much will it be?

Depends on a few factors. I pay £340.00 (as a modified car)

[Lord Hybrid]

Guess my chances are going on the insurance as slim. :GMC

Guess I'll stick to my M47R diesel for a while lol.

[AndyG]

Guess my chances are going on the insurance as slim. :GMC
Guess I'll stick to my M47R diesel for a while lol.

Depends on age? My son is 28 and pays £500 on a ZS V6.
(limited No-Claims, Due to not having a car for many years)

[Lord Hybrid]

I'm 23 and been driving for 6 years now with 5 years no claims. But then again this will be my dad's pride and joy and I want to help look after it.

Regards to working on the engine and the parts themselfs, is it easy to tinker with, as there much space to gain acess if I need to etc.

[AndyG]

I'm 23 and been driving for 6 years now with 5 years no claims. But then again this will be my dad's pride and joy and I want to help look after it.

Regards to working on the engine and the parts themselfs, is it easy to tinker with, as there much space to gain acess if I need to etc.

Most bits a regular ZT/75. The only differences are: engine, drive train, suspension/brakes, a bit of programming, smile on your face..

Spares are available.

[Lord Hybrid]

That's good know my dad was worried that parts were going to be expinsive if anything went wrong.

Unlike the Lexus, if anything goes wrong with that, your pretty taking a huge chunk out of your pocket to fix it. :( Lovely car tho.

[colintf]

I'm 23 and been driving for 6 years now with 5 years no claims. But then again this will be my dad's pride and joy and I want to help look after it.

Regards to working on the engine and the parts themselfs, is it easy to tinker with, as there much space to gain acess if I need to etc.


We have owners a similar age, so should not be too much of a problem

StuC for example :cool:

[Lord Hybrid]

That's good know my dad was worried that parts were going to be expinsive if anything went wrong.

Unlike the Lexus, if anything goes wrong with that, your pretty taking a huge chunk out of your pocket to fix it. :( Lovely car tho.

Wow really, think I'm going to check on a quote for this :) but then again if I'm under 25 will still pricey, but its worth a go. :)

[colintf]

Wow really, think I'm going to check on a quote for this :) but then again if I'm under 25 will still pricey, but its worth a go. :)

PM StuC and see who he suggests for insurance :)

[Lord Hybrid]

I'll do it thanks mate. :)

[Lord Hybrid]

Inportant question whats like MPG?

My dad's asking well whats it like to drive?

[AndyG]

Inportant question whats like MPG?

My dad's asking well whats it like to drive?

Remember mine's an MG (ZTT) Supercharged.

MPG is anything from 6 MPG (on Bruntingthorpe racing) to 27-28 MPG general running out of town.

Driving: It takes a couple of months to get used to the power and size.

When you get used to that, you can chuck it around ;).

There are not many better cars for handling. (Decent tires are a must)

[Lord Hybrid]

Sounds like it can kick the Lexus's ass, now you've got us both exited. :)

The LS 400 out of a job ;)

[Herman]

I averaged 18mpg over 8K (measured over a years worth of driving)

[Nich]

I tend to get 17mpg around town/built up areas/in traffic going up to 24mpg on a long run (to and from Italy).

Nich.

[Lord Hybrid]

Cheers for the info lads, but the ZT we were looking at has now gone above our price range :( Still tho there's plenty of time to get one, plus being on here will give me even more infomation and get the best ZT for the price. :)

Its not over yet ;)

[colintf]

Cheers for the info lads, but the ZT we were looking at has now gone above our price range :( Still tho there's plenty of time to get one, plus being on here will give me even more infomation and get the best ZT for the price. :)

Its not over yet ;)

theres always several for for sale, what's your budget?

dont just buy the first one you see :)

[Martin]

Hi And welcome over here, sometimes it might not be to much about the price but more about desire eh;)

[Lord Hybrid]

At the moment £2000, plus myself putting cash towards it. :)

I've had a chat with my dad and best time to get one is next year, best thing to do if he really wants a ZT then the Lexus will have to be sold. :( I think he wanted to keep as well as having a ZT V8 to play with.

Plus next year we'll have a bit more cash and work is better :)

[colintf]

At the moment £2000, plus myself putting cash towards it. :)

I've had a chat with my dad and best time to get one is next year, best thing to do if he really wants a ZT then the Lexus will have to be sold. :( I think he wanted to keep as well as having a ZT V8 to play with.

Plus next year we'll have a bit more cash and work is better :)

that good, gives plenty of time to research and learn about them :thumb

[Lord Hybrid]

All good things comes to those who wait. :)

Plus researching about these cars will give us a head start, when it comes to viewing one, When I bought my 75 I was like a shark hunting for any faults I can find, hoping there wasn't of course, did find a few things that needed sorting, but the price was right and I bought it there and then. :)

[Lord Hybrid]

Right when the time comes to look at one, what are the things do I check on? Also what sort of questions do I ask and what are the main parts I'm looking for such as common faults and that kind of stuff. ?

Want to be armed and ready before we even look at one, always good to be one step ahead of the hounds. :)

[T16]

If you have to ask about the Mpg, its not really the right car to be buying!

[Lord Hybrid]

It was only question still hasn't afected our enthusiasm to buying one. ;)

[colintf]

If you have to ask about the Mpg, its not really the right car to be buying!

Perfectly normal question to ask, and one I asked before I bought mine over 7 years ago now :)

Oh, and over a 3300 or so mile trip down to Croatia and back via many mountain passes still averaged 27-28 mpg :) and yes, it was a great trip - five of us took our V8's down there back in 2011 :cool:

[Lord Hybrid]

Perfectly normal question to ask, and one I asked before I bought mine over 7 years ago now :)

Oh, and over a 3300 or so mile trip down to Croatia and back via many mountain passes still averaged 27-28 mpg :) and yes, it was a great trip - five of us took our V8's down there back in 2011 :cool:

Bloody hell now that's hell of a jouney, but at the same having fun with the cars :)
I like it :)

[colintf]

Bloody hell now that's hell of a jouney, but at the same having fun with the cars :)
I like it :)

It sure was, 16 countries and it all happened by accident really.

we planned on going to MGFIM event in Germany, StuC suggested doing The Ring, and then AndyG suggested Prague. Out came the map of Europe and the rest as they say is history ;)

would love to do it all over again :cool:

[Lord Hybrid]

It sure was, 16 countries and it all happened by accident really.

we planned on going to MGFIM event in Germany, StuC suggested doing The Ring, and then AndyG suggested Prague. Out came the map of Europe and the rest as they say is history ;)

would love to do it all over again :cool:
Will you be doing anything like that in the near future?

When we get the V8 that would be brilliant, plus I'll have to take mine as well. ;)

[colintf]

Will you be doing anything like that in the near future?

When we get the V8 that would be brilliant, plus I'll have to take mine as well. ;)

Have V8, will travel :)

[Lord Hybrid]

Yes sir ;)

Just sounds doesn't it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccEccPZAr7A

[colintf]

Yes sir ;)

Just sounds doesn't it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccEccPZAr7A

that at was us at Kempenrit a MGCC Antwerp event probably 5 years ago ;)

[Zt pony]

Hi Colin:wave
I say, re that trip:drive...WAS Croatia in the EU when you went there ??
Wondering what you did about INSURANCE ( I can't seem to get any for non EU Countries ! ):confused:





Perfectly normal question to ask, and one I asked before I bought mine over 7 years ago now :)

Oh, and over a 3300 or so mile trip down to Croatia and back via many mountain passes still averaged 27-28 mpg :) and yes, it was a great trip - five of us took our V8's down there back in 2011 :cool:

[colintf]

Hi Colin:wave
I say, re that trip:drive...WAS Croatia in the EU when you went there ??
Wondering what you did about INSURANCE ( I can't seem to get any for non EU Countries ! ):confused:

It was back in 2011 so I guess not, Peter Best covered us all though, no problem :)

[AndyG]

Yes sir ;)

Just sounds doesn't it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccEccPZAr7A
The line up before the video.
http://thumbsnap.com/s/28Re1lv0.jpg


that at was us at Kempenrit a MGCC Antwerp event probably 5 years ago ;)
Yes, 2010.

[Lord Hybrid]

The line up before the video.
http://thumbsnap.com/s/28Re1lv0.jpg


Yes, 2010.

They all looks great, I'll buy them all please. :)
After I've sold everything I own lol. :~

[AndyG]

..................
Oh, and over a 3300 or so mile trip down to Croatia and back via many mountain passes .............


Bloody hell now that's hell of a jouney, but at the same having fun with the cars :)
I like it :)

Somewhere up in the mountains.
http://thumbsnap.com/s/nOnTavKW.jpg

[Lord Hybrid]

Love the photo mate, my dad's having a good look at these. :)

[Herman]

Love the photo mate, my dad's having a good look at these. :)

I'm sure they can be printed and posted :).................:GMC

[Herman]

If you have to ask about the Mpg, its not really the right car to be buying!


Perfectly normal question to ask, and one I asked before I bought mine over 7 years ago now :)

Oh, and over a 3300 or so mile trip down to Croatia and back via many mountain passes still averaged 27-28 mpg :) and yes, it was a great trip - five of us took our V8's down there back in 2011 :cool:

Question may be a normal one but it's a bit like asking how much power a Rolls Royce has :)

If MPG is a part of the decision it's definitely not the right car, if it's a general interest one.................fine

When buying a V8, throw all ideas about economics and green-house-effect out of the window.

Just buy, drive, enjoy...............fuel bill will be what the fuel bill will be................:)

And trust me...... I know about fuel bills having done 90K+ since buying it......................

[colintf]

Somewhere up in the mountains.
http://thumbsnap.com/s/nOnTavKW.jpg


Grosglockner Pass in Austria, soon after we left our hotel there, and enroute to Stelvio Pass in Italy :)

[AndyG]

Love the photo mate, my dad's having a good look at these. :)

Another interesting line up.
http://thumbsnap.com/s/sf5d97mE.jpg


Somewhere there is a video of us driving back and forth videoing flybys.

[colintf]

Bloody hell now that's hell of a jouney, but at the same having fun with the cars :)
I like it :)

Uk - France - Belgium- Holland - Germany- CZECH Republic - Slovakia - Poland - Hungary - Croatia - Slovenia - Austria - Italy - Switzerland - Lichtenstein and Luxembourg :cool:

[Lord Hybrid]

That's I've had it. :fight

Dear Santa give me a BLOODY V8 now, :fight

[Lord Hybrid]

Another interesting line up.
http://thumbsnap.com/s/sf5d97mE.jpg


Somewhere there is a video of us driving back and forth videoing flybys.

Thats a cracking photo that. :)

I'm glad I've joined this forum, I wanna see more lots more. :)

[colintf]

Another interesting line up.
http://thumbsnap.com/s/sf5d97mE.jpg


Somewhere there is a video of us driving back and forth videoing flybys.

Enroute back from Kempenrit event to Hotel Ve in Mechelen in Belgium - 2010 :)

ah ah yes, I forgot about that film footage Andy :)

[Lord Hybrid]

If you have anything like this coming up I'd really love to tag along :)

[colintf]

If you have anything like this coming up I'd really love to tag along :)

Kemenrit is on in August and MGFIM is in Essex this year http://www.mgfim.org/?MGFIM_%E2%80%9915_Essex_England and http://www.mgfregister.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=45&p=148218#p148218 is the link to MGFIM details and when you register for MGFIM put MG ZT 260 as the car you are attending in (its a MG only event)

:cool:

[Lord Hybrid]

Kemenrit is on in August and MGFIM is in Essex this year http://www.mgfim.org/?MGFIM_%E2%80%9915_Essex_England and http://www.mgfregister.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=45&p=148218#p148218 is the link to MGFIM details and when you register for MGFIM put MG ZT 260 as the car you are attending in (its a MG only event)

:cool:

Hopefully by then we've had bought one, depends on cash saved, if not will be able to arttend with my Diesel hybrid?

[colintf]

Hopefully by then we've had bought one, depends on cash saved, if not will be able to arttend with my Diesel hybrid?

best register now for MGFIM as spaces are limited to circa 80 cars and we've reached 55 ish on just 3 weeks since registration being open. Stick a MG badge on the front and steering wheel and I guess most would never know ;)

[Lord Hybrid]

best register now for MGFIM as spaces are limited to circa 80 cars and we've reached 55 ish on just 3 weeks since registration being open. Stick a MG badge on the front and steering wheel and I guess most would never know ;)

Its Got MG badges when I replaced the front rear and spoiler, but its too soon to say, as I've mentioned on the enthusiasts that I'm joining the army air corp, don't want to put my name down and not be able to make it and take a space where someone that can 100% make it.

Best bet is wait and get the 260 ;)

[T16]

OK can someone clarify something here...

In this vid...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccEccPZAr7A

You can hear a low sort of farting/Cracking sound on the tickover like a big oldskool US muscle car, much louder than mine. I have the xpowers and its almost silent on idle.

How is the sound different in the clip? Is that the sound you get with tubes in the Xpowers or something?

Thanks.

[Lord Hybrid]

It may have de-catted for better flow for the exhaust, I've decatted my diesel its a bit louder and a bit more rumble.

The cat acts like a silencer and a resticter.

[Slickster]

OK can someone clarify something here...

In this vid...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccEccPZAr7A

You can hear a low sort of farting/Cracking sound on the tickover like a big oldskool US muscle car, much louder than mine. I have the xpowers and its almost silent on idle.

How is the sound different in the clip? Is that the sound you get with tubes in the Xpowers or something?

Thanks.

That was Stu's, see this thread (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?14454-171-up-for-sale&highlight=boat) about it having modified cams (Members only I'm afraid)

[Lord Hybrid]

That was Stu's, see this thread (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?14454-171-up-for-sale&highlight=boat) about it having modified cams (Members only I'm afraid)

How do I become a full member?

[Nich]

How do I become a full member?

Have a look at the Visitor Message I sent you.

Nich.

[Slickster]

How do I become a full member?
You need to be an owner of a 260 before you can become a member (I'm not commenting on them being the rules :o).
You can tell members as their names are green and past owners are purple. Non-owners are blue.

[T16]

That was Stu's, see this thread (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?14454-171-up-for-sale&highlight=boat) about it having modified cams (Members only I'm afraid)

YEs thats it! After googling Lumpy Cams V8 thats the answer!

What cams and do they give much benefit?!

It does sound awfully lumpy though :)

[AndyG]

How do I become a full member?

Good luck with your search/finances.

I guess you have seen the thread of (many of) the pictures of the production run on the enthusiasts forum.
http://forums.75-zt.com/viewtopic.php?f=104&t=2756 (new link)

[Lord Hybrid]

Can't read the topic for some reason.

[colintf]

Good luck with your search/finances.

I guess you have seen the thread of (many of) the pictures of the production run on the enthusiasts forum.
http://forums.75-zt.com/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=1731


Link not working for me either Andy :(

[Lord Hybrid]

Good luck with your search/finances.

I guess you have seen the thread of (many of) the pictures of the production run on the enthusiasts forum.
http://forums.75-zt.com/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=1731

Cheers Andy Looking forward to finding one, buying one, working on one driving one and being a full member even if it is my dad's future car lol.

[AndyG]

Can't read the topic for some reason.

Sorry, wrong one for you to view.

Try this link
http://forums.75-zt.com/viewtopic.php?f=104&t=2756

[Lord Hybrid]

Entire fleet of them Very nice. :)

Have to say they all look cool in all colours. :)