2003 MG ZR
93,000 MILES
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DANCAR
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hi i have had my mg's head gasket skimmed and replaced recently by a proper mechanic/garage her took it for a test run and he said it was cutting out on him, so i said ok what is the problem he then got a electrical engineer to look at it and diagnose the problem which he said it is the lambda sensor, injectors and inlet-manifold need replacing . this is where i am now feeling im be taken for a ride as i always thought the inlet manifold wasnt electrical only the injectors where is this true ????? as i have already paied enough and now i am getting very anoyied as he has had my car for just under a month now please help ?????
Mar 28, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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did you have this issue prior to the repair???

Roy
Mar 28, 2013 at 11:05 AM
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DANCAR
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it did have a very high idle ?
Mar 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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ok, that could have been a vacuum leak. if you dont believe them, get a second opinion to make you feel better

Roy
Mar 28, 2013 at 11:23 AM
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DANCAR
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ok thank-you ill see if i can get a second opinion i can understand the lambda sensor failing but the inletmaifold ummm unsure about that casing the engine to cut out?
Mar 28, 2013 at 11:30 AM
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I agree, may just be a case of not enough info being passed on, the manifold may be cracked ask the mechanic for more info first.
Mar 28, 2013 at 11:01 PM