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Belts Change V6 by Arctic

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Arctic
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HI
Any idea which are best belts for a MG ZT 2.5 V6 190 and how much am i looking at to get these changed as i do not know when or if they have been changed in the last 5 yrs or not milage is now 103000, any reputable person or company anyone can put forward cheers Arctic.
Pearl Firefrost
ARCTIC

Posted 26 Oct 2011, 01:48 #1 

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Mick
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Lates and Pete did mine at a good price. http://www.lates600.com

Posted 26 Oct 2011, 11:02 #2 

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Zeb
Had mine done by Lates in 2008...all good, quick work and a good price...

Posted 26 Oct 2011, 13:51 #3 

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kandyman
I have had two sets of belts done by Lates and Pete top work done both times, the only other guy I would look at would be Jules.

Not sure on the costs now but for belts and water pump I think your looking at £450/500
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Posted 26 Oct 2011, 18:22 #4 

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Bernard
Not an impossible job to DIY. I won't be in a hurry to do it again though even though my assistant did most of the work.
I don't like signatures, they take up too much screen space.

Posted 26 Oct 2011, 19:25 #5 

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JakeWilson
I've seen the engine work Nick at Austin Garages does and it's very good.

Parts wise, we went for Dayco. They were listed as patent at Rimmers and half the price, although on later inspection, they were the same part. Definitely worth doing though, as lots of troubles if not.

Posted 27 Oct 2011, 21:58 #6 

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Arctic
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H Guys
thanks for all the info this is my next job before xmas so could well be making a trip to either of the above mentioned cheers Arctic.
Pearl Firefrost
ARCTIC

Posted 27 Oct 2011, 23:46 #7 

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Arctic
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How many belts are acutualy on a 2.5 V 190 i have had 3 arrive today but i am sure the big one is different to the one i have on already. The reason i am asking this is if you note the direction of the teeth on the belts the belt on my MG ZT V6 2.5 190 follow the belt and do not go across
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AS such do i need another belt auxillary maybe cheers Arctic
IE this belt below pic 6
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Pearl Firefrost
ARCTIC

Posted 04 Jan 2012, 16:15 #8 

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Bernard
Yes, you need the aux belt as well as the 3 timing ones.
I don't like signatures, they take up too much screen space.

Posted 04 Jan 2012, 17:14 #9 

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Duncan
As Bernard says, the one in your engine photo is the aux drive belt, the toothed belt that arrived is behind the plastic cover you can just see in the photo.
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Posted 04 Jan 2012, 18:45 #10 

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Arctic
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Thanks gents i am now also told i need 6 bolts 2 seal caps a inlet gasket but which one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130625516123? ... 1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130625516122? ... 1438.l2649

Found this belt
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... AQ:GB:1123

and these for the bolts and seals
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270868202431? ... 1439.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280627142745? ... 1439.l2649

At least once the belts have been done i will have a little peace of mind when driving the car Arctic.
Pearl Firefrost
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Posted 05 Jan 2012, 03:41 #11 

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Arctic
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All booked in ready for the 21st will report back hopefully with pics if i am allowed to take any nice big tin of biccies for MR lates etc :thumbsup: Arctic.
Pearl Firefrost
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Posted 12 Jan 2012, 22:46 #12 

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kandyman
You're allowed to take pictures but you'll be lucky to get one of Mr L working ;)

Take plenty of biscuits and cake and be ready to play ball with the dog that won't leave you alone :)
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Posted 12 Jan 2012, 23:25 #13 

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