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    Having owned MGs since 2000, 180ZS-TF x2 and now ZT -T CDTi I have always done all my own servicing and most other repairs/mods. Will I be able to carry on in the same way way with a 260? Are there certain things that need specialist attention?
    Grateful for any advice

    Stu

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    you should be able to do pretty much everything, but certain things are more involved on these cars than the norm. For example, changing the air filter is a fair sized job due to the need to remove bumper or wheel arch liner to access it. But generally, everything can be done with the righ knowlege and help. The engines themselves are fairly straight forward but its quite cramped under the bonnet!
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    Thanks for the reply, bumper off? got that down to a fine art now ;-)
    Let the search begin..

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    Worth noting items such as a clutch change are an engine out job
    Colin Ellis #456 It'll be alright in the end. If it's not alright, it's not the end

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    Quote Originally Posted by HLMG_fan View Post
    Thanks for the reply, bumper off? got that down to a fine art now ;-)
    Let the search begin..
    happy searching Stu
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    Thanks Colin ;@)

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    Quote Originally Posted by HLMG_fan View Post
    Thanks Colin ;@)
    just let me know if I can be of any help Stu
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