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- Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:26 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: TF Thermostat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 731
Re: TF Thermostat
Hi all. I finally changed the stat yesterday and bought some new coolant. What was interesting was the rubber seal in the stat was broken and was no longer sealing that well . I can't test the car as it's sorned, but went through all the bleeding and got her warm enough for the new stat to open.. al...
- Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:08 am
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: TF Thermostat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 731
Re: TF Thermostat
thanks all. I did a headgasket about 10K ago, and 3 years.. I did try to flush the system at the time and there does seem to be rad flow .. The car always heated up quickly, both the gauge and the matrix.. but now neither heats up unless you are stationary. I bought a new thermostat anyway and will ...
- Sat Dec 02, 2017 2:28 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: TF Thermostat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 731
TF Thermostat
hi all, the TF no longer gets warm on a drive, unless I put it under load or get stuck in traffic.. basically, 5-10 miles now before I get much heat inside, and before the gauge gets to 'normal' This is a partially stuck-open PRT thermostat I think? just had a look underneath after a couple of mins ...
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:53 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: MGF gearbox cross member
- Replies: 6
- Views: 733
Re: MGF gearbox cross member
Apie. maybe it look worse than it is? get a wire brush on, make a judgement and cover in underseal?
- Wed Jul 19, 2017 11:20 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: EPAS warning on, pwr steering fail :(
- Replies: 9
- Views: 655
Re: EPAS warning on, pwr steering fail :(
as an aside.. I rebuilt my first alternator this week.. and it works now !
£11.24 !
was a Valeo thing for my camper
£11.24 !
was a Valeo thing for my camper
- Tue Jul 18, 2017 3:28 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: EPAS warning on, pwr steering fail :(
- Replies: 9
- Views: 655
Re: EPAS warning on, pwr steering fail :(
hi Julie, to be honest, removing the access cover and checking the plug on the gearbox is well within the capabilities of an indy garage.. a friendly local place should be able to get that far fairly quickly..
I would do it but too far unfortunately.
John
I would do it but too far unfortunately.
John
- Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:09 am
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: TF Tyres
- Replies: 272
- Views: 118749
Re: TF Tyres
fitted yesterday, and drove around 30 miles.. the upshot is the car is now many times safer.. the rear no longer wants to swap places with the front.. the car now has mild understeer, becoming 4 wheel drift.. these are not characteristics I had with the old mixed tyres, where the car just felt sharp...
- Tue Jul 04, 2017 11:19 am
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: TF Tyres
- Replies: 272
- Views: 118749
Re: TF Tyres
I have bought (Malay) Toyos for the front as per the technical bulletin.. (http://www.mgcc.co.uk/mgf-register/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2014/03/Attachment-1.png) these have a different load index to the owners manual..(80 not 82) someone please tell me I have done right !> :) If ok with the choice...
- Mon Jun 26, 2017 11:24 am
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: TF Tyres
- Replies: 272
- Views: 118749
Re: TF Tyres
yes thanks Nigel..
it's too high for the rear of the TF..
and 80 is too low for the front, Illegal I would think
it's too high for the rear of the TF..
and 80 is too low for the front, Illegal I would think
- Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:06 am
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: TF Tyres
- Replies: 272
- Views: 118749
Re: TF Tyres
all, I need to sort my tyres out, so I am looking at getting Toyo TR-1's for the front wheels.. I cant find any! handbook states 195/45/R16 84V I can't find TR-1 except with 80 sidewall on the back I now have 215/40/R16 86W TR-1's (just noticed handbook states 82W)have I got the wrong tyres for the ...
- Sat May 20, 2017 11:03 am
- Forum: General Board
- Topic: New Proxes ! now wearing a nappy when driving
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6257
Re: New Proxes ! now wearing a nappy when driving
I realise different wheel size and car, but same issue with my TF in March, Barney.. car handled very well until the minute the rears were changed for Toyo's .. from then on its been quite scary.. may change my fronts to toyos and just live with that until all four have worn out.. looking forward to...
- Thu May 18, 2017 5:36 pm
- Forum: South East MGF/TF
- Topic: Kent Natter Meal - Thursday 18th May
- Replies: 1
- Views: 391
Re: Kent Natter Meal - Thursday 18th May
I wont be there folks.. after 30 slippy miles just now in Silvy, i cant face anymore.. a lot of water about
sorry, John
sorry, John
- Thu May 18, 2017 5:34 pm
- Forum: South East MGF/TF
- Topic: May 14th - Visit to Private car collection
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1807
Re: May 14th - Visit to Private car collection
many thanks from us too Paul, was a good day out despite the rather sudden hailstorm at the end of lunch!
We continued down to the coast and then back from there along one of my fave biking roads, the A272..
J and N
We continued down to the coast and then back from there along one of my fave biking roads, the A272..
J and N
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 6:27 pm
- Forum: South East MGF/TF
- Topic: MG's in the Weald at the Kent & East Sussex Railway in Tenterden
- Replies: 4
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Re: MG's in the Weald at the Kent & East Sussex Railway in Tenterden
I would have attended this but for the other event Paul mentioned! grr..
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 5:31 pm
- Forum: South East MGF/TF
- Topic: May 14th - Visit to Private car collection
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1807
Re: May 14th - Visit to Private car collection
Many thanks Paul, just had an email from MGCC! so yes, would love to pop along
John
John
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 5:25 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: How do I replace the rear subframe mounts?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1306
Re: How do I replace the rear subframe mounts?
the big bolts, I used a socket and (I think a short extension) and a 1/2 " bar to be able to hold them while undoing the easy to get to nyloc nuts.
or possibly I used a deep socket only.. either way you need a few cm but not too much.. you will see what i mean
or possibly I used a deep socket only.. either way you need a few cm but not too much.. you will see what i mean
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:32 am
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: TF Tyres
- Replies: 272
- Views: 118749
Re: TF Tyres
when I got home after the fitting I went to this thread 'http://www.mgfregister.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20030' which is a can of worms :) but Slippy's experiences do tally with mine.. car has 16" wheels and the correct load index.. anyway.. I will probably fir new toyos to the front, try that and ...
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:00 am
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: TF Tyres
- Replies: 272
- Views: 118749
Re: TF Tyres
thanks all, sorry I probably went on a bit in my post.. in essence the day i changed the two rear tyres the handling changed instantly and became unpredictable and scary.. I then read about others changing to Toyos from Malaysia and it all made sense.. I have the same symptoms.. i just dont know whe...
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:43 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: How do I replace the rear subframe mounts?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1306
Re: How do I replace the rear subframe mounts?
Jim my fronts are looking suspect too.. I take note of the difficulty with the plusgas application the rears.. I did one last month and the other last year, they seemed straightforward.. I could remove the smaller bolts ok (with care and prayer) and the large bolt was removable without much fuss.. (...
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:07 pm
- Forum: South East MGF/TF
- Topic: May 14th - Visit to Private car collection
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1807
Re: May 14th - Visit to Private car collection
I would like to go but I dont know if i am an MGCC member lol !
I do get a magazine through the post called saftey fast? is that MGCC?
how silly do i feel
I do get a magazine through the post called saftey fast? is that MGCC?
how silly do i feel