MG-ROVER INFORMATION PAGES

IGNITION LEADS ROVER 200 and MG-ZR

Removing ignition leads from distributor cap, or from sparkplugs on the rover 200 without first making a note of the correct fitting sequence is an easy mistake to do, the ignition leads on the distributor cap requires that number 1 plug lead being inserted into uppermost connection,while others are placed in an anticlockwise direction of 3-4-2 for a correct firing order of the K16 engine. 

1996 Rover 200 Series

Anticlockwise refers to looking directly at the distributor cap, as viewed standing over at the passenger side wing, number 1 lead inserted at the top, number 3 goes to the left, number 4 goes to the bottom, and number 2 to the right..

2004 MG-ZR 

Cylinder firing order of the K16 engine is 1-3-4-2 number one cylinder is at the cambelt end, and viewed from left to right looking at the engine while standing directly at the front of the vehicle.

The ignition leads and the coil pack set up in the 2004 ZR shown directly above Comprises of Leoni high tension leads, Denso 100730 coil packs, NGK BKR6E 6962 Sparkplugs. Parts previously used in the Rover 200.Champion RC9YCC Sparkplugs. Bosch 731 HT Ignition Leads. HDC 504 Distributor Cap, and HRA 529 Rotor Arm..

All information on this site, applies 'only' to our own 1996 Rover 200 Series and the 2004 MG-ZR 120+  .