Looking at 75s / ZTs - Need engine advice.
Discussion
Right, I'm looking into getting a Rover 75 OR MG ZT.
I do have a couple of questions. It seems that pre-facelift cars have a better reputation for build quality? And again, the R75s were better screwed together than the MGs?
Also, which engines are which?
I understand that the diesels are all BMW. Anything to look out for on these?
As for the petrols, I understand there was a 1.8 (k series?), 2.0v6 (no idea) and 2.5v6(again, no idea what engine).
The 2.0v6 was then replaced with a 1.8t - was that a turbo'd K series? :/
Which engines are the strongest?
Cheers.
I do have a couple of questions. It seems that pre-facelift cars have a better reputation for build quality? And again, the R75s were better screwed together than the MGs?
Also, which engines are which?
I understand that the diesels are all BMW. Anything to look out for on these?
As for the petrols, I understand there was a 1.8 (k series?), 2.0v6 (no idea) and 2.5v6(again, no idea what engine).
The 2.0v6 was then replaced with a 1.8t - was that a turbo'd K series? :/
Which engines are the strongest?
Cheers.
Hi
With regards to a 75 or ZT both are good cars, the MG's do ride a bit firmer than the Rovers, but both should return the same type of build quality tbh.
The 2.0V6 engine was replaced back in 2002 with the 1.8t engine (150bhp) in the Rover 75.
The 2.5V6 engine (180bhp & 190bhp in the ZT) was produced up until MG-Rover went under in 2005 and this is probably the strongest engine out of the lot, the only downfall is the replacement of the cambelts after 6 years or 90k miles, costing usually over £500.
There was a 2.5V6 engine of 160bhp variety used in the ZT till around 2003, however this was replaced by the 1.8t (160bhp) engine, i believe for emissions purposes.
The 1.8t engine is a good unit, but like all K-series engines it is prone to head gasket failure, but i still wouldnt let this put you off. If you know a good garage and get the uprated Landrover head gasket replacement (if/when the head gasket goes) it should cure the problem full stop.
I have owned 3 MG/Rovers and have loved driving all of them, none which have suffered from head gasket failure. My dad also drives a ZT160 (V6) and the engine and car in total is a great drive.
For more info you might want to check out mg-rover.org - plenty of advice on there.
Thanks
Alex
With regards to a 75 or ZT both are good cars, the MG's do ride a bit firmer than the Rovers, but both should return the same type of build quality tbh.
The 2.0V6 engine was replaced back in 2002 with the 1.8t engine (150bhp) in the Rover 75.
The 2.5V6 engine (180bhp & 190bhp in the ZT) was produced up until MG-Rover went under in 2005 and this is probably the strongest engine out of the lot, the only downfall is the replacement of the cambelts after 6 years or 90k miles, costing usually over £500.
There was a 2.5V6 engine of 160bhp variety used in the ZT till around 2003, however this was replaced by the 1.8t (160bhp) engine, i believe for emissions purposes.
The 1.8t engine is a good unit, but like all K-series engines it is prone to head gasket failure, but i still wouldnt let this put you off. If you know a good garage and get the uprated Landrover head gasket replacement (if/when the head gasket goes) it should cure the problem full stop.
I have owned 3 MG/Rovers and have loved driving all of them, none which have suffered from head gasket failure. My dad also drives a ZT160 (V6) and the engine and car in total is a great drive.
For more info you might want to check out mg-rover.org - plenty of advice on there.
Thanks
Alex
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