red5 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Despite it passing it's MOT with a couple of notes the damn thing is doing it's best to kill me/itself. Top rad hose split. New old one on way. Now the tractor syndrome has reared it's head. Just after changing oil etc etc. And headlamps. And tail-lamps. And O/s/f window -ish. And both rear door handles (not refitted). So, does anyone fancy it? It wants the pump advance solenoid cleaning/replacing. Well-documented. Door panels in rear refitting. And top hose will be replaced when it arrives. 12 months ticket.Rear trailing arm bushes a bit meh.Two tyres a bit oval/eggy. It's taking up space that I don't have anymore (lost garage space at work) and it's behind Escort and Oldsmobile. Thanks,Sam Six-cylinder, Sir Snipes and The Old Bloke Next Door 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Anyone thinking of buying this, that's worried about the Tractor Syndrome/ Timing Solenoid wanting to be done, it's not that difficult. I had to do one of these for someone a few weeks ago. Here's the thread I printed off and followed to do it. https://forums.mg-rover.org/diesel-forum-104/timing-solenoid-replacement-guide-412181/ Sheefag, Lacquer Peel and Aston Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 Anyone thinking of buying this, that's worried about the Tractor Syndrome/ Timing Solenoid wanting to be done, it's not that difficult. I had to do one of these for someone a few weeks ago. Here's the thread I printed off and followed to do it. https://forums.mg-rover.org/diesel-forum-104/timing-solenoid-replacement-guide-412181/ What Dave said. Yep - it's not. I have lost any interest in it quite frankly. It's taking up an insurance slot on my policy that I need. Carry on. Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 It's a very likeable car. Very competent on the motorway. Given the money (which is so cheap, its even probably achievable for a poor sod like me) I'd definitely have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Can you put in a link to any previous listing or adverts please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Some pics.... Link to previous for sale thread oldcars, Burnside, mitsisigma01 and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Just checked the mot history, a reoccurring advisory for the front floors , has anything been done about them ? Whereabouts is it living at the moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Just checked the mot history, a reoccurring advisory for the front floors , has anything been done about them ?It’s 150 quid... stripped fred, sporty-shite, davehedgehog31 and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 ...with 12 months MOT. purplebargeken, D Spares & Tyres, Marm Toastsmith and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 £150... what do you want? Complimentary mudflaps and a bunch of flowers on the back seat? Swat some under seal over the floors and it’ll probably outlast the car. Does it run with the problem with the solenoid? Doesn’t look a big job to do anyway. It had an advisory back in 2013 about a tyre so I’m out I’m afraid. gadgetgricey, Braddon81, Isaac Hunt and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 One day we won't believe that you could buy a full car with a full mot for £150. Till then I guess we'll just complain about them. sierraman, Ghosty, The Old Bloke Next Door and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_ZTT Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 This is in/near Birmingham right? I like the look of it. My wife doesn't, but it's so cheap I might persuade her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bloke Next Door Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 An absolute steal at £150, would fetch more on the bridge. If I was running one I'd buy it for spares. Laseraligningfoofooflanges and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 I bet my mate would give £180 for this over the bridge. Don't anyone ever moan there's no cheap cars about if this gets weighed in. mitsisigma01, The Old Bloke Next Door, Laseraligningfoofooflanges and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Lovely looking thing. Hope someone with better skills than me can save it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 It's in Stourport on Severn. It'll drive anywhere . Dan_ZTT, Tamworthbay and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_ZTT Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 It's in Stourport on Severn. It'll drive anywhere .I'm only down the road in Redditch. I definitely want it but need to discuss with lovely wife when she's home later today, we have space & neighbour issues but I could probably keep it at work for a bit to get round that. Obvs not expecting it holding at this price so if someone else jumps in so be it, but I'll try to have a decision today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Add me to the list, out of the country until next weekend but if it can make it to Manchester I’ll take it. I can PayPal gift in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 I really do want one of these as these are the hidden gems in the ZS family. But the timing is all wrong for me, sadly. Hopefully it'll stay in the fold and I can have a go later. Rod/b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 If front floor is a problem just bang 2 sets of mats in. Keeps yer feet dry! Sheefag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 But the timing is all wrongIt’s just the fuel pump advance solenoid innit Cavcraft, Jim Bell, Sheefag and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djoptix Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Assume this is the 120? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 It’s just the fuel pump advance solenoid innit As soon as I wrote that, I realised I was actually being a comic* genius* without even trying. Must have taken all of 5 seconds for you lot to see through my cunning* wordsmithery. bangernomics, Lacquer Peel and Matty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83C Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 If my Labrador hadn’t just carried out a commando raid on my bank balance I’d be on a train now. Actually I am on a train, but I’m working. GIB someone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Quite like the sound of these when they do the ‘tractor’ noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 It’s 150 quid... ...with 12 months MOT. £150... what do you want? Complimentary mudflaps and a bunch of flowers on the back seat?Swat some under seal over the floors and it’ll probably outlast the car. Does it run with the problem with the solenoid? Doesn’t look a big job to do anyway.It had an advisory back in 2013 about a tyre so I’m out I’m afraid.Even fk**** know the mot ain't worth the paper it used to be printed on and having not seen the car I should of expected some smart arse remarks for merely enquiring whether it is a flintstone floor or just in need of a coat of underseal . I'm glad I've helped to make your day so much more fulfilled .Have a nice day now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 I hope you find one of these faultless cars for £150. It’s fielding ridiculous requests like that why I just weigh the fuckers in now instead of advertising them. CortinaDave, Shonky, Cavcraft and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 It's fine. Scabby corners of floorplan. Tbh I'd not even advise on it. However, ones advise is another's quiet word etc. Let's keep it civil. Cavcraft, Tamworthbay, mitsisigma01 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 Assume this is the 120?The 101. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Hunt Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 I thought this was a cheap set of wheels when it was up for about £250 or something like that At £150 and a few hours on the spanners and a few quid on a valve things with 12 months MOT this must do someone a good turn. Be good to see it live, there have been a few Autoshite bikes that have disappeared off or under the radar of late. Laseraligningfoofooflanges 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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