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by grin01
Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Mechanic needed MG TF North Devon
Replies: 6
Views: 394

Re: Mechanic needed MG TF North Devon

nigelandjo wrote:
Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:55 pm
Try simple things first. Fit a new genuine expansion cap. They are known to fail.
Thank you - it would be great if it turns out to be something that simple!
by grin01
Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Mechanic needed MG TF North Devon
Replies: 6
Views: 394

Re: Mechanic needed MG TF North Devon

First bleed the coolant. Search Internet for “Bleed MGF coolant” Next search for coolant leaks. The most common is the under car pipes to the radiator. For other pipes I use a chalk spray. Thank you Geoff. I have very limited auto mechanic skills but will relay that advice to a mechanic when I find...
by grin01
Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Mechanic needed MG TF North Devon
Replies: 6
Views: 394

Mechanic needed MG TF North Devon

I have a 2003 MG TF which I have owned for 14 years. I took it out of storage last summer and spent £1500 to get it back on the road. But rather predictably, after a couple of months, it started overheating. Every time I drove it, after 10 minutes, steam started rising from the engine bay and all wa...