Air con troubles

[susiecooper]

Can anyone help?

The system has been recharged but still only hot air comes through on lowerst setting in auto/econ. In MG Enthusiast Feb 09 article talked about the plenum chamber valve that's under the bonnet with the pollen filter.

The article talked about an uprated valve " Black Olive" by steve. Is the valve still available or only the patten one through Rimmer Bro's. That's assuming is this valve that's stopped working?

Has anyone upgraded their satnav to the wider screen system?

[Martin]

Can anyone help?

The system has been recharged but still only hot air comes through on lowerst setting in auto/econ. In MG Enthusiast Feb 09 article talked about the plenum chamber valve that's under the bonnet with the pollen filter.

The article talked about an uprated valve " Black Olive" by steve. Is the valve still available or only the patten one through Rimmer Bro's. That's assuming is this valve that's stopped working?

Has anyone upgraded their satnav to the wider screen system?

Hmmmmmm two things I can help you with, firstly the Black Olive Heater Valve. The original one fitted is a bit of a Micky mouse thing so Black Olive has and still dose manufacture them a much more robust unit ..... I believe he is on his 5th or 6th batch. There is a current thread going with orders being taken if not PM him direct I don't think he would mind or someone better placed than me will put you right. Also replace at the same time the top heater hose as if this has not been done with the 260's reinforced one it is a failer waiting to happen you can get these from the 260's shop.

The 2nd yes I have one of the Chinese units they are great well Worth the money your best option is to go to the Gentleman's site 75&Zt owners and PM a chap called Radio Guy he will order the unit get it delivered and sort out customs for you Top Man even though he is Canadian. You will not be disappointed. I have mine with Tom Tom but I think from others ththe IGO8 is a better option on the SatNav side.

Any other help there are plenty here able and willing

Best of luck

Martin

PS You don't say were you are from we could put you in touch with a local garage who would be up on the 260

[peterv8]

Can't help you with the airco but can confirm the chinese unit is great! I use IGO8 and it works very well.

[colintf]

Hi and welcome susiecooper

Where abouts are you?

[Tim]

Welcome along Matt, don't forget your questionnaire

[black olive]

the original valve goes tits up and leaks hot water through on all settings.
have a trawl through the electricals/climate section, ive put some pics of a dead valve in there. it doesnt take a lot of hot water in the matrix to make the cabin warm, the aircon doesnt cool it off under these conditions.

Ive just ordered the bits for a 6th batch, so may be a month or 2 till 7th batch- if you are decidely uncomfortable, I think someone has a standard valve for sale atm on the for sale thread, so this would tide you over for a yaer or two till that one dies.

oh and welcome to exclusivity

[ColinE]

Welcome along, With full membership ie going green - you'll get access to a whole lot more info that will answer a lot of your questions

[Malcolmr]

Can anyone help?

In MG Enthusiast Feb 09 article talked about the plenum chamber valve that's under the bonnet with the pollen filter. The article talked about an uprated valve " Black Olive" by steve.

That's probably in the current (May) issue of MGE where I introduced old 206 (no, not the Peugeot!) to the readership. Haven't seen it yet as the camel train from England hasn't reached Oz, but Steve and the Collective get a plug...

[black olive]

its not reached us yet, but an article is in prep on the valve development front by me - just need to get round to finshing it

[susiecooper]

Hi and welcome susiecooper

Where abouts are you?

I live in guildford surrey. My wife drives all 3 car's as i can no longer with epilepsy. very annoying so i only drive cars (ZT 260 ,MG Meastro turbo,Rover John Cooper S Mini ) in the drive turn around and park properly