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by Mattyboy2154
Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:13 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Obtaining a second spare key and 'immobilizer' turn off for MGF
Replies: 3
Views: 165

Re: Obtaining a second spare key and 'immobilizer' turn off for MGF

To add my 2 pence worth

I can recommend technozen. I sent him my 5AS unit and back came 2 fobs coded to the unit and the EKA code set to my preference. All done over mail. Much cheaper than keep calling out the local car key guy.

Matty
by Mattyboy2154
Sat Mar 17, 2018 2:09 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: MG F VVC recommision
Replies: 1
Views: 93

MG F VVC recommision

Hi all, Some of you may remember a few posts from me over the last 11 months about cylinder head and gasket related problems on a 1996 MG F VVC? I haven't posted on here for a while and thought I would pop on a provide an update. Having got her back running with a new head gasket/belts/pump et al, I...
by Mattyboy2154
Mon Jul 31, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: VVC split cams
Replies: 1
Views: 211

VVC split cams

Hi all, not been on here for a while as I have had health issues. Anyhow, is there anyone that can help me from major memory blank? I am in the process of a head swap on my 1996 MGF VVC, had to make one good head out of two by swapping cam carriers over. If someone can refresh my memory, with the re...
by Mattyboy2154
Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:13 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: 160 head on a 143 block
Replies: 7
Views: 631

160 head on a 143 block

Hi all,

Is there any outstanding reason why a 160hp reated head will not fit/not a good idea to mate to a 143 block? I am not after any hp gain, it's just to replace the paperweight that is my current 143 head.

Thanks in advance,

Matty
by Mattyboy2154
Thu Jun 08, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Non Starting MGF
Replies: 39
Views: 1921

Re: Non Starting MGF

Update. Cylinder head is a paperweight, too far corroded to be cost effectively repaired. The lesson there is to always use the correct antifreeze mixed with distilled water. At a crossroads now as to whether I sell the car as a non runner, source a new VVC head, source a new engine or go the whole ...
by Mattyboy2154
Wed Jun 07, 2017 4:38 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Non Starting MGF
Replies: 39
Views: 1921

Re: Non Starting MGF

Thanks Nigel, There is a bit in the manual about keeping the inlet cams in sync with each other, I assume that is done with the thin spindle that goes from the VVC unit across the back of the head where the two parts of the head are joined and then into the VVC mech? My plan was to keep all that tog...
by Mattyboy2154
Tue Jun 06, 2017 5:31 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Non Starting MGF
Replies: 39
Views: 1921

Re: Non Starting MGF

So, if I take the cams out, what happens to the timing? I realise this might be a silly question, but am I correct in thinking that the cams sit in a dowel or some other locating pin on the cam wheels so you just insert it all and line up the timing marks as normal?
by Mattyboy2154
Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:59 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Non Starting MGF
Replies: 39
Views: 1921

Re: Non Starting MGF

FB_IMG_1496416846909.jpg Exhaust port number 4 looks like that. I don't think the inlet is to blame. No water marks or anything there. The only thing I can't work out is how so much coolant is being lost, I can't see a hole of a size that would explain it. I also can't see how it is getting into th...
by Mattyboy2154
Sat Jun 03, 2017 11:01 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Non Starting MGF
Replies: 39
Views: 1921

Re: Non Starting MGF

FB_IMG_1496416846909.jpg Exhaust port number 4 looks like that. I don't think the inlet is to blame. No water marks or anything there. The only thing I can't work out is how so much coolant is being lost, I can't see a hole of a size that would explain it. I also can't see how it is getting into th...
by Mattyboy2154
Fri Jun 02, 2017 2:29 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Non Starting MGF
Replies: 39
Views: 1921

Re: Non Starting MGF

Head off again today, exhaust header number 4 is full of water/coolant.
by Mattyboy2154
Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:37 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Non Starting MGF
Replies: 39
Views: 1921

Re: Non Starting MGF

So, been at the F today and it has a coolant problem that I have never seen before. The coolant just drains from the header tank and drops out of the exhaust back box, you can watch it drain. I drilled two holes in the back box as it's scrap anyway and I have a new one. Anyone had this before? I can...
by Mattyboy2154
Wed May 31, 2017 2:28 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Non Starting MGF
Replies: 39
Views: 1921

Re: Non Starting MGF

Had a quick gander at it today. No coolant in the header tank. Got a major leak inside the head/block somewhere. Bores are dry but the oil level is way up. So I assume my coolant is sat in the sump. Time to cut my losses I think.
by Mattyboy2154
Tue May 30, 2017 9:44 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Non Starting MGF
Replies: 39
Views: 1921

Re: Non Starting MGF

bobvvc wrote:Could be coolant left in the exhaust system maybe a good run will sort it out if there are no overheating issues
Thanks, the exhaust back box is rotten as a pear, I have a SS replacement waiting to be bolted on.
by Mattyboy2154
Tue May 30, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Non Starting MGF
Replies: 39
Views: 1921

Re: Non Starting MGF

So, anyone that has been following this or anyone that is interested? I Have forged ahead with the HG change and associated belts, pumps, and gasket replacement. Car struck up first time of asking, but it still has white smoke/steam from the exhausts as it did before the HG change. This has dismayed...
by Mattyboy2154
Tue May 30, 2017 7:39 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Manual Tensioner Timing Belt
Replies: 2
Views: 326

Re: Manual Tensioner Timing Belt

It's a manual tensioner and I have elected to remove it. Thanks for taking the time to reply though mate.

Matty
by Mattyboy2154
Wed May 17, 2017 8:36 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Manual Tensioner Timing Belt
Replies: 2
Views: 326

Manual Tensioner Timing Belt

Hi all, Does anyone have any opinion on the removal of the spring from the manual cambelt tensioner after it has done it's job and the tensioner is torqued down. Some say remove it as it has done it's job and is redundant after the bolts are tight. Some say to leave it in place as it isn't doing any...
by Mattyboy2154
Wed May 17, 2017 2:21 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Discount Rover MG Spares
Replies: 3
Views: 505

Discount Rover MG Spares

Hi all, I have ordered some parts from DMRGS and despite reading some negative reviews on wait times and missing items, I can relay that my parts arrived within 3 working days and they are all present and correct. I am not affiliated in anyway to DMGRS but I thought I would state my experience so pe...
by Mattyboy2154
Sun May 14, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Coolant Temp Sensor (Gauge)
Replies: 2
Views: 171

Re: Coolant Temp Sensor (Gauge)

Roverlike wrote:I can confirm you that single wire for gauge temp sensor is Green with Blue trace.
Most kind, thanks very much.

Matty
by Mattyboy2154
Sun May 14, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Coolant Temp Sensor (Gauge)
Replies: 2
Views: 171

Coolant Temp Sensor (Gauge)

Hi all, While I am in the process of changing the HG on my F, I have noticed the Coolant Temp Sensor(Gauge) is missing the wire. As in, the sensor is present in the end of the block but it has no wire with a connector to connect it to the gauge. I think the wire should be Green with a Blue trace. If...
by Mattyboy2154
Mon May 08, 2017 11:15 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Non Starting MGF
Replies: 39
Views: 1921

Re: Non Starting MGF

[I am more than happy to donate my old ECU, 5AS and fob to the Pscan chap if he can use it to help others. Thanks. I should be able to figure out which ECU has the fault if I can have your old 5AS, MEMS and key fobs. I have sent a PM with a postal address. Hermes picked it up this morning, it is on...