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by Paulgb
Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:12 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Choice of head Head gasket
Replies: 3
Views: 272

Choice of head Head gasket

So I not sure which HG to order, do I go with the standard Rover item with the silicone seals or the MLS type? 2001 non VVC 1.8. What are the pros/cons to each type?
by Paulgb
Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:20 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Miss fire and overheating
Replies: 6
Views: 347

Re: Miss fire and overheating

So final question, as I will be rebuilding head, is it worth porting the head at same time and has anyone used waterless coolant instead of standard water and antifreeze mix, any thoughts?
by Paulgb
Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:33 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Miss fire and overheating
Replies: 6
Views: 347

Re: Miss fire and overheating

So have done sniff test and HG is letting by 😩 so a project to do with my son.
by Paulgb
Fri Jul 24, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Miss fire and overheating
Replies: 6
Views: 347

Re: Miss fire and overheating

Thanks Rob, I did wonder so have ordered a test kit as don’t really want to drive it anymore atm.
by Paulgb
Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:38 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Miss fire and overheating
Replies: 6
Views: 347

Miss fire and overheating

So have had current MGF (2002) 1.8 for a couple of years, had an issue last year with water leaking from thermostat housing so car has been of road in garage as didn’t have time to get to work on it. So have now replaced housing and stat, flushed system through and left running for a few hours absol...
by Paulgb
Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:35 pm
Forum: Hertfordshire & North London
Topic: Miss fire and overheating
Replies: 1
Views: 2688

Miss fire and overheating

So have had current MGF (2002) 1.8 for a couple of years, had an issue last year with water leaking from thermostat housing so car has been of road in garage as didn’t have time to get to work on it. So have now replaced housing and stat, flushed system through and left running for a few hours absol...
by Paulgb
Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:34 pm
Forum: South East MGF/TF
Topic: Miss firing and overheating
Replies: 2
Views: 2958

Miss firing and overheating

So have had current MGF (2002) 1.8 for a couple of years, had an issue last year with water leaking from thermostat housing so car has been of road in garage as didn’t have time to get to work on it. So have now replaced housing and stat, flushed system through and left running for a few hours absol...