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by Matt66
Sun Mar 26, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGF Damper replacement trick
Replies: 0
Views: 274

MGF Damper replacement trick

Having replaced my dampers, one problem if you don't have access to a ramp or pit is torqueing up the damper bolts and maintaining the correct A-Arm angle. The workshop manual states you should to the torque up of the damper bolt with the wheel on. I guess this is so that you tighten the bolt and th...
by Matt66
Sun Mar 26, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGF Dampers removal info
Replies: 3
Views: 361

MGF Dampers removal info

Removing MGF dampers done recently, but due to lack of space in the rear of the car, I used Craftsman grips on the top of the damper and a long adjustable to brace the grips for leverage, this helped with undoing the nuts quite easily. See pic I mocked up in the workshop after doing the job for your...
by Matt66
Sat Mar 18, 2017 6:19 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGF 1800 starter problems
Replies: 3
Views: 218

Re: MGF 1800 starter problems

Thanks, I think it might be a poor earth to the engine / body- will check that out tomorrow, strange but problem just happened when I'd left the car for 2 days when I went on a business trip. Was fine before.
by Matt66
Sat Mar 18, 2017 5:03 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGF 1800 starter problems
Replies: 3
Views: 218

MGF 1800 starter problems

Have fitted a new battery and MGOC exchange NAD500 starter to my MGF 1800 (not VVC) but starter just clicks and doesn't turn engine over, bumps starts and runs but does not start from key, possible earth problem to engine? Haven't checked that out yet.

Any answers appreciated!