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by Foulger
Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:10 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: 1.8 vvc 160
Replies: 14
Views: 40450

Re: 1.8 vvc 160

Hello
the crank pulley - I rotated until it lined up with the mark on the casing - then on the two camshafts - there is an intent in the inlet - that is at "3 o clock and its inline with the exhaust pulley at 9 o clock so that they face each other.

could it be lambda ?
by Foulger
Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:44 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: 1.8 vvc 160
Replies: 14
Views: 40450

Re: 1.8 vvc 160

Hi its a complete MG ZR 160 three door - so it has the original fuel pump. if the temp senor was not working - would it run rich all the time? I have had the cam cover off and checked the crank pulley with the alignment marks on the inlet / exhaust cams. Its like its being starved of fuel - but once...
by Foulger
Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:05 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: 1.8 vvc 160
Replies: 14
Views: 40450

Re: 1.8 vvc 160

Hello
I am certain that its the standard pump - I dont think its been changed.
by Foulger
Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:54 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: 1.8 vvc 160
Replies: 14
Views: 40450

1.8 vvc 160

Hello I bought a MG ZR 160 with the intention of swapping the engine into my metro. The head gasket failed shortly after I got the MG. So I paid a Garage to replace the gasket - the garage is renowned locally for its Rover work. I have a problem with it running It will start up instantly on the turn...