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Thanks for the info I spoted it at my Halfords and thought it worth checking, having run the car now my reservations on the cream have gone as oil clear and no water loss so good to go. happy motoring
Phil

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Phil

Hi all Took the F for a high rev test at 5 to 7k revs sustained in 2cd gear, I could only get oil temp up to line before 120c circa 100/110c so oil cooler seems to work under normall driving it gets to midway between 60c and 1st line circa 80/100c Phil Rob no signs of water loss or missfire so I thi...

Hi Rob sorry miss type shouid have been HG head gasget its called liquid metal?
Phil

Hi Thanks for your replies I will keep daily eye on it, what do you think of the Liquid metal HD repair any one used it or used as a bolster??
Phil

Hi all sorry been out playing with car again?? no there is no take off only the oil pipe connections, I will look at T ing of the oil pressure switch space is definately getting less in the area of the sandwich plate. I have a question I have found signe of cream on the bottom of the dip stick, only...

Hi Bob

Do you know of a oil pressure gauge I can fit to the F
Regards
Phil

Hi all Oil cooler now completed made two ears and fitted them to the side vents to direct air better, ducted air via a 5 inch duct to the oil rad terminating in a made up box, fitted two fans to exit side to draw steady air flow (fans are from a computer cooling application 2" Dia) then a 2cd side v...

On another note not needing an oil cooler but I do happen to think a proper oil pressure gauge would be useful. So am looking at oil filter sandwhich plates to allow for the take off for this. Electronic seems to be the best way forwards. So that is the way I am looking at right now. Hi Mocal do th...

HI All hope the festives went well, over the week I have moded the idea on connecting the induction to the oil cooler, I agree, it would efect the air temp, that is now plumbed to cold air. I found on tinternet a pair of fans new for £13 120mm dia one fits inside the side duct to push air the other ...

Hi Guys thanks for the thoughts I have made it so I can disconnect the induction filter from the rad and have made ears for the side duct to encourage better flow it's good to trial and error
Regards
Phil

Hi Rob I have the same thoughts, thought I would try it in the absense of any other option could not get a fan in, I have a spare side fan, as in the old days trial and error then write the book. I had my ZT 135 done to BMW + spec went like a train you should have seen the guys face at Castle Combe ...

Hi all an update on fillting the mocal oil cooler removed the air collector box from n/s wheel arch with an angle grinder, box came out in bits, mocked up the fitting and by useing the old air fillter box with mods, I can duct air from n/s side vent through the oil cooler and conect the air filter t...

Hi Rob I am not planning on installing a thermostate as long as I can keep oil circa 110 D C 100 would be better as the oil also contributes to the engine overal temperature it helps with the controll of heat sink and build up. I plan to remove the air collector box, to give me better access to the ...

HI ALL THANKS TO ALL WHO POSTED COMMENTS i HAVE PURCHASED A KIT FROM Matt Lewis raceing air cooled 13 row rad with adapter plate includes bracketry and nuts and bolts his site is on ebay as Matt Lewis web shop.cost £129.00 including delivery,I did trace the water cooled 160 type but second hand they...

Thanks all I am looking for a TF 160 as I reply going to a Rover MG breaker called Rover Man in Tyseley Birmingham (near steam museum) o1217080006
has nothing but 75,25, 45, MGZR, MGZS, MGZT loads of goodies.
Regards
Phil

Thanks Rob thats a clear and usefull set on info I will go looking for a Trophy one these are like rocking horse poo ?? thanks again
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Phil

Hi all retired MGZT 190 and purchased this year a 1998 MGF vvc owner, having rebuilt engine head gasgets and belts along with all usual aditions I use the car for track days have had a test run at Bedford, we had no problems with over heating in fact very good power up to 7,200 rpm however with sust...

Hi all ZT Phil new MGF VVC 145 1998 R plate British raceing Green owner, as well as ZT 190, It has been while, but the update on the F is as follows. All engine upgrades. 1) L/R head gasget multy layer, head skimed and all valves re seated pressure tested, new uprated sump oil rail (stiffer and stro...

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Thanks for info I will follow up.
Martin I want a good one no time to get repaired befor I go to Silverstone with it thanks for offer