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

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

[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

MG ZT260 FAQ

Two-sixties Blog

Public Section

Items For Sale in Public Section
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]

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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.

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

[AndyG]

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