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MG ZR ZS ZT Technical - ZR badge replacement

Both the front and rear badges on my wife's mk1 ZR have delaminated.

The MGOC list different part number for the front and rear but only had DAH000040WXA in stock when I visited Swavesey.

I used the well documented method for removal of the old badge from its recessed mount -

heat with a hairdrier to soften the adhesive
use dental floss and then thin wire to cut through the adhesive to loosen the badge
use a suitable solvent - ie petrol - to remove all adhesive residues

As the bottom 3 sides of the octagon are chamferred at the back, it should be easier to get the dental floss behind the badge if starting from the bottom.

The part number above fits perfectly in both the front and rear.

Hoping this information is useful to other owners of the ZR (and possibly other modern MG's)

Doug

Doug Plumb

The original part number for the rear badge for the Mk1 ZR is superseded to the same as the front, i.e. DAH000040WXA. I'm surprised that the MGOC did not know this.
Ralph Gadsby

Ralph,
Remember you from the TF Register. I have just bought Liz a MGZR 1.8 Reg 2004. It has bling mg badges with the union jack. I have today bought two origignal badges off e bay, my question is are they both the same size ? I know all about the TF's but little else about ZR's apart from the obvious..
Your expert advice would be appreciated.

Ianhunter (oggy of the hampshire oggs) TF160
I L Hunter-Jaap

Hi Ian!

The face lift Mk2 ZR has a large badge on the rear, part number DAB000340, and the smaller badge (same as Mk1) on the front. Mk1 cars use the same badge, DAH000040WXA on both the front and rear.
Ralph Gadsby

Thanks Ralph,
Any idea where I can obtain the larger badge for the rear.
I L Hunter-Jaap

Ian, according to my parts system I have 2 in stock at the moment.
Ralph Gadsby

Great news Ralph, I will give you a ring and order one.

Many thanks.
I L Hunter-Jaap

Hi Ralph,I need one as well plse send cost requirements(can b e airmailed in a Jiffy Bag)to trevor@safxmarine.co.za

Rgds Trevor Burnett
South Africa
t burnett

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