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Oh dear... Well you could do most of that yourself and it would have you a load of money but you will need to have the right tools and a lot of time to research how to do it, that's what I did...but it ain't easy! I don't want to say I told you so, but if you look back at my first response on your o...

Not sure if you’ll hear the fan while driving but definitely do when your stationary or standing by the car...

It will get hot as the engine bay does and hot air rises, if the engine bay air temp sensor isn’t constantly activating the cooling fan which you will be able to hear, then I wouldn’t worry about it...however if that sensor/fan is faulty then that could be the cause of the problem. The temp sensor i...

There you go...buy...restore...keep!

Ask them if any of the advisories have been done...

David Dixon wrote:If you are not sure, leave it. I would also be wondering why the seller has recently bought it, and is now trying to sell it.

My thoughts exactly!

Definitely go and try a 160 first...

David Dixon wrote:the more MG's you look at the greater you knowledge to buy a good car

Agreed. Don't rush it there are lots out there and you'll get a good one if you're patient.

If you got a good feeling about this one then decide how much it's worth to you and bid...

No service history means it is a gamble which ever way you look at it...it has done very few miles but you don't know if it has been serviced/looked atfer...

Is the tie bar towards the rear with 2 bolts into the sump?

The bolts that secure the passenger side heat sheald also appears to fix the engine block to the gear box, so is it ok to remove these?

Also someone said to undo the sump tie bar to get clearance, where is it?

No had to give up and waiting for help!

Right I'm trying to change my manifold over and having trouble! I even get the old one out! Do I need to remove the down pipe for the manifold first? All the bolts are completely rusted sonwas trying without? Do I need to remove the bracket that hold the heat shields so these are getting in the way?...

Did you look at the 160?

I would try and buy this Trophy which is now on an auction...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142473025103

I paid £70 but I brought it from a private seller who originally brought it from the MGOC...

I brought this Cat new on eBay as he seller said it a genuine part purchased direct from the MG Owners club, however it looks different to the Cat that was on my car and the ones on Rimmers, please can anyone confirm for me?

£75?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142461785401

https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details/k ... SUEALw_wcB

Shouldn't cost more than £25 to get them both fitted...

Yeah definitely you should bargain as hard as possible! But I wouldn't cut my nose if to spite my face as it 'sounds' like a really good 160... Worst case you could just buy two kaisers for the rear so they match the front. But I'd definitely research if they suitable as these cars are sensitive to ...

I'm not familiar with kaisers.

Nexen and falkens are ok but I definitely would not mix tyres especially in the rear!

Also looks like the front drivers side wheel arch liner is missing...not the end of the world but a but a bit weird.

Sure you could easily buy one on eBay cheaply, I've actually got a spare in my shed!