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Crash Dummy, you'll get that info from the Technozen w/site

Yep, the brunt of the engine movement/waggling is taken right through that wafer-thin part.

Definitely a failure waiting to happen - so much so that after I replaced the broken part I grabbed a spare 'while I could' since most suppliers seemed to have sold out at the time...

Demon Graphics can do a stick-on MG disc in those colours, it seems.
£24-99 for 4...

I seem to remember reading somewhere that 'talkingcars' might have mentioned something about it might be a good idea to copy one in brass?

Yes, in the mad scramble to get one in Aug'21 I ended up with two and when I saw how fragile and under 'thick hose stress' that part is (as well as having two club-member pals with SAICS) I thought I'd keep a spare. ps I'm just about to sell the TF and I have one of these still in packaging that I c...

True...and possibly a small number of owners of those small number of cars are active on forums like this one...

Hi again TedTF85. Honestly I'm far from being a pessimist, but nothing new surprises me about these SAICs and your ride height info shows a typical variation with info :) I have Roger's book and I think his T/TF understanding is 'top notch'. Re springs: I replaced my front standard soft green spring...

So the LE500s were first SAIC TFs on the scene, then, and perhaps the earliest builds didn't have a boot release. I've heard that some of them were sold with MGRover handbooks...making me think that a few 'bits' might have been forgotten in the rush...Any other LEs w/out boot release, I wonder? Hmm....

Rob, totally agree about Paul's excellent services! He's helped me out quite a few times... (respectfully) Blow more Pektron options + convenience features - SAIC owners don't have an EKA code!!! :o I'd bite yer arm off if you offered me your Lucas system with EKA and manual press lock/press double ...

ps TedTF85 you have a 3-button remote/fob like all SAICS. I've found that some (early) LE500's don't have 'boot release' despite having the button on the fob. Mine is the less-well-specc'd TF 'Style', which does have key fob boot release. Does your TF85th have one? I'm still trying to identify more ...

Hi TedTF85. That's a great result then and you must be relieved to know that the prospect of being locked out will be substantially reduced :D It sounds like your car's locking ok. I've just checked mine with the fob:- lock - 1 flash, 2 clonks then 3 flashes unlock - 1 flash then 1 clonk I'm actuall...

Yep I noticed a browny sludge in my previous TF, assumed it was a leak sealant and did a thorough flush-out. However, as Barbour said, those underfloor pipes usually rust from the inside too, so my first action might be to change those for stainless, flush out the sludge - many times - and back flus...

Good to know you caught it in time and didn't need to remove the key lock . - That job's a real pig

...key-fob (square with 2 buttons)... Yes I had a similar lock problem a year ago with my current TF 135. It turned out that the lock barrel had seized up inside and wasn't turning fully when using the key, probably because of lack of use, or too much reliance on the remote. I got onto the 'net and...

Yep, part replaced (and fully bled) now.
Grateful thanks for all the prompt and sound advice.

Yep you're right, 26/36 in my book - but we already know the owner handbooks are a hotch-potch. (I gather some early SAIC TFs were even sent out with MGR TF handbooks...)

As Roverlike says we can all learn anew, esp if we keep the spread of info happening.

Yes the owner manual is really vague, inferring a lock then another lock with another push (MGFs did this, I think) Nope; one superlock... Abs right about the door key. With mine if I unlock it with the key the pass door button stays down and the alarm will go off unless I turn the ignition on sharp...

Erm...mine's a '10 TF which is a standard, non-LE500 or 85th SAIC TF with ToP wheels from new but no susp mods... confused

Sorry to hijack but nigelandjo, would those tyre pressures be a Twist of Pepper 7J/8J initiative?

I ask because I've never been convinced they'd be the same as (say) 11-spokers.

Mine seem happy at 28/34...somewhere I saw a recommendation of 26/36 for those too...dunno

At risk of teaching Granny...etc I'd urge you to send your scu to Technozen for him to upgrade the notoriously weak scu relays - one of which controls c/locking. I've already had mine done and I reckon yours will be 'ready'. He can program a new remote for you at the same time. Also (please) make su...