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16-10-2011, 06:39 AM
Mark

Hi new to ownership

Hi Guys, just bought mk2 260 from a member on here "fishy" no: 395. truly amazing car!! loved every minute of my 4 hour journey home!

im based in benfleet essex so if there are any members near by maybe we can get in contact? i've just sent my form off to Tim so waiting to hear back.

Also just some info on the engine and what i need to look out for if there is any issues etc.

Had a good polish up yesterday and today im trying to get round to cleaning the engine. im fussy with the engine bay so going to get rid of the dust and water splash marks etc.

hope to speak to some of you guys soon!
16-10-2011, 11:06 AM
stevemiller

Welcome and enjoy. There are a number of things to check for. Top hose to heater matrix upgraded from black rubber to blue silicon. Fuel clip in tank. And check the plenum area drain tubes are clear. There can be others but touch wood thats all I have done/do to date in three and a half years.
16-10-2011, 12:00 PM
wraith01mg

Welcome along hanz. There are one or two near you, and I visit Southend quite often for the Saturday cruse every now and again.
16-10-2011, 04:38 PM
colintf

Hi and welcome :cool:
16-10-2011, 06:35 PM
Mark

Hi Chaps, thanks for the heads up. the pipe has been replaced but i think is a OEM part. im assuming the pipe is an aftermarket item? where can i get aftermarket parts from?
16-10-2011, 06:37 PM
Mark

Also! may sound stupid but checked the oil today and needed to top it up and also checked the water and topped that up too. the water min/max is it me or are they really close? meaning it doesnt take much to go to max or to run to min. maybe 3rd of a pint? or am i topping up to the wrong part?
16-10-2011, 06:38 PM
Mark

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Originally Posted by wraith01mg

Welcome along hanz. There are one or two near you, and I visit Southend quite often for the Saturday cruse every now and again.

Hey next time your down let me know i'll go for a spin!
16-10-2011, 07:17 PM
brrm

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemiller

Welcome and enjoy. There are a number of things to check for. Top hose to heater matrix upgraded from black rubber to blue silicon. Fuel clip in tank. And check the plenum area drain tubes are clear. There can be others but touch wood thats all I have done/do to date in three and a half years.

The top hose doesn't have to be blue, does it? Just silicon. Mine's shiny but black.
16-10-2011, 07:34 PM
Herman

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Originally Posted by Hans gruber

Also! may sound stupid but checked the oil today and needed to top it up and also checked the water and topped that up too. the water min/max is it me or are they really close? meaning it doesnt take much to go to max or to run to min. maybe 3rd of a pint? or am i topping up to the wrong part?

I never topped up the oil between services (even when between the marks), but if it is near low level mark I guess you would.
As for the coolant, fill up until you can just see the max-mark.
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16-10-2011, 07:43 PM
Tim

Welcome to greenest Mark. loads of people around you. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hans gruber

Hi Guys, just bought mk2 260 from a member on here "fishy" no: 395. truly amazing car!! loved every minute of my 4 hour journey home!

im based in benfleet essex so if there are any members near by maybe we can get in contact? i've just sent my form off to Tim so waiting to hear back.

Also just some info on the engine and what i need to look out for if there is any issues etc.

Had a good polish up yesterday and today im trying to get round to cleaning the engine. im fussy with the engine bay so going to get rid of the dust and water splash marks etc.

hope to speak to some of you guys soon!
16-10-2011, 07:51 PM
ColinE

Quote:

Originally Posted by brrm

The top hose doesn't have to be blue, does it? Just silicon. Mine's shiny but black.

The upgraded one from the club shop is black silicone hose
16-10-2011, 08:00 PM
brrm

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColinE

The upgraded one from the club shop is black silicone hose

Phew, I think I'm safe then. :D
And welcome, Hans. Hope you enjoy the car. As if there was any doubt. ;)
16-10-2011, 08:06 PM
ColinE

Sorry should have said - welcome along and enjoy!

Link to the shop in my signature
16-10-2011, 08:10 PM
Mark

Quote:

Originally Posted by brrm

Phew, I think I'm safe then. :D
And welcome, Hans. Hope you enjoy the car. As if there was any doubt. ;)

it doesnt matter what speed im going, the sound is amazing even pulling out my drive!!! so happiest the happiest i've been with a car for years!!!
16-10-2011, 08:11 PM
Mark

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColinE

Sorry should have said - welcome along and enjoy!

Link to the shop in my signature

thanks............ im going shopping!!!!
16-10-2011, 08:11 PM
Mark

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Originally Posted by Tim

Welcome to greenest Mark. loads of people around you. :)

Thanks Tim, hope i filled the form out correctly.
16-10-2011, 08:23 PM
Tim

Yep, PM me your MGOC membership number when it arrives. ;)

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Originally Posted by Hans gruber

Thanks Tim, hope i filled the form out correctly.
16-10-2011, 11:33 PM
AndyG

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17-10-2011, 06:10 AM
Fishy

Hello Hans,

The heater hose is the club silicon version.

Enjoy!

Fishy
17-10-2011, 10:11 PM
Malcolmr

And welcome from Downunder Hans. We don't expect you to drop in, but if you do you'll get a right royal welcome. Speaking of which, she arrives tomorrow - the republicans are getting restless so I better dig out the Union flag from under the bed and stir them up a bit...
15-11-2011, 12:04 PM
Dangermouse

Hi Hans, I have just joined up as I think I am about to finally scratch this itch that I have had for way too long (still have the ZT260 brochure with dealer letter that they sent me when it launched so I have been waiting a while now!) and I see that you are also in Benfleet. You may have seen/heard me growling around in the summer in a TR7 V8 that I have now sold on. Just love V8's ! Have had a ZT CDTI that looked fantastic but ..... there's no substitute for the sound is there? Anyway I hope the car is going well - I am surprised I haven't seen it around Benfleet as I do look at every ZT for the tell tale exhausts ! If there are any local meets let me know as I would love to come along and learn more. Darren
15-11-2011, 12:17 PM
colintf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangermouse

Hi Hans, I have just joined up as I think I am about to finally scratch this itch that I have had for way too long (still have the ZT260 brochure with dealer letter that they sent me when it launched so I have been waiting a while now!) and I see that you are also in Benfleet. You may have seen/heard me growling around in the summer in a TR7 V8 that I have now sold on. Just love V8's ! Have had a ZT CDTI that looked fantastic but ..... there's no substitute for the sound is there? Anyway I hope the car is going well - I am surprised I haven't seen it around Benfleet as I do look at every ZT for the tell tale exhausts ! If there are any local meets let me know as I would love to come along and learn more. Darren

Hi and welcome Dangermouse :thumb
15-11-2011, 12:25 PM
Mark

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangermouse

Hi Hans, I have just joined up as I think I am about to finally scratch this itch that I have had for way too long (still have the ZT260 brochure with dealer letter that they sent me when it launched so I have been waiting a while now!) and I see that you are also in Benfleet. You may have seen/heard me growling around in the summer in a TR7 V8 that I have now sold on. Just love V8's ! Have had a ZT CDTI that looked fantastic but ..... there's no substitute for the sound is there? Anyway I hope the car is going well - I am surprised I haven't seen it around Benfleet as I do look at every ZT for the tell tale exhausts ! If there are any local meets let me know as I would love to come along and learn more. Darren

Hi Dangermouse. im in xxxxxxxxxxxx. got a Black Mk2. your right they sound amazing!!! where are you based in benfleet? we'll have to meet up and talk V8's!!!
15-11-2011, 12:35 PM
AndyG

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Originally Posted by Hans gruber

..........im in XXXXXXXXX road.!

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16-11-2011, 05:58 PM
Dangermouse

Hi guys & thank you for the warm welcome ! I am a die hard V8 enthusiast and have been thinking about one of these since they broke cover. I remember reading a review with Mark Blundell discussing how good & forgiving the chassis was... anyway I digress. If there are any meets coming up I would love to get along to see the cars up close & chat with some of you as I am tempted to join the ranks very soon.
Thanks again, Darren.

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