New member looking for help with MG ZR

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ZrFerret
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New member looking for help with MG ZR

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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!
JOHNDQ
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Re: New member looking for help with MG ZR

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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
Last edited by JOHNDQ on Mon Mar 14, 2022 11:04 am, edited 1 time in total.
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itcaptainslow
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Re: New member looking for help with MG ZR

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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!
ZrFerret
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Thanks, I'll give him a call. Don't know what's up with the heating, it just blows cold air.
JOHNDQ
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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.
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Vinny1979
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Re: New member looking for help with MG ZR

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100%

Can fix yourself too
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