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New member looking for help with MG ZR

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:20 am
by ZrFerret
Hi All

I bought a 54 plate MG ZR a couple of years ago. It's only done 50K and I've decided to keep it and see if I can get another 50 out of it.

Runs well but interior has seen better days. The main problem is the headliner. The cloth sagged and I had to remove it so now have nasty exposed foam lining my head. I can't find anyone to repair it even though I think it would be straightforward for some competent (that's not me).

There's a bunch of other stuff needs doing too:

Fix heating
Fit a new stereo
Fix / replace clock
Minor bodywork
Clone key

I am based in Bristol. Anyone know where I might be able to get help.

Many thanks!

Re: New member looking for help with MG ZR

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:58 am
by JOHNDQ
All this stuff is dead easy to do, the headliner you can easily do yourself just remove it and get some slow drying adhesive of fabric. Then do bit at a time while getting someone to hold the fabric taught while to use a plastic roller to stick it down. Heating issue on a MK2 is most likely the SAAB Valve

Re: New member looking for help with MG ZR

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 10:45 am
by itcaptainslow
If you’re planning to come to the NEC restoration show this weekend we’re planning a headlining recovering demonstration on our stand :)

What’s the heating issue?

A West Country specialist I can recommend is AE Wilcox in Wickwar-John there is immensely helpful and knowledgable. He’ll chat MG Rover forever!

Re: New member looking for help with MG ZR

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 3:25 pm
by ZrFerret
Thanks, I'll give him a call. Don't know what's up with the heating, it just blows cold air.

Re: New member looking for help with MG ZR

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 5:12 pm
by JOHNDQ
ZrFerret wrote: Mon Mar 14, 2022 3:25 pm Thanks, I'll give him a call. Don't know what's up with the heating, it just blows cold air.
SAAB Valve

Re: New member looking for help with MG ZR

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:54 pm
by Vinny1979
100%

Can fix yourself too