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by Geoff.F
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Mgf boot rack fixing brackets
Replies: 1
Views: 26

Re: Mgf boot rack fixing brackets

E-Bay have a basic no-lock kit for £18. The Black MGR Rack was off the shelf with a MG sticker and twice the cost. The other Boot Rack was a BMW/MG Stainless Steel Rack that bolts onto the boot lid with strengthening rails underneath. A lock on suitcase was also available. When removed, there are st...
by Geoff.F
Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Wheel nuts?
Replies: 3
Views: 125

Re: Wheel nuts?

The proper nuts are the original MGR as they have the floating cone as this aligns the thread of the bolt. This stops the bolt being side loaded to locate the cone in the wheel with the solid nut. Bin the supplied spanner. Buy a Quality 1/2 inch drive socket from Snap -On and a 18 inch Breaker Bar. ...
by Geoff.F
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Alarm issues after flat battery
Replies: 16
Views: 393

Re: Alarm issues after flat battery

Cetec will float charge to maintain a charged battery but not a flat battery. You need a “Proper charger”
A voltmeter will show any voltage drop due to a dirty connection if you know how to use it.
by Geoff.F
Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Is there a modification or update available
Replies: 2
Views: 328

Re: Is there a modification or update available

A 2001 car will have folding mirrors,
by Geoff.F
Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:23 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Now availablle for immediate despatch ~ MGF Register grille badges
Replies: 1
Views: 28448

Re: Now availablle for immediate despatch ~ MGF Register grille badges

Beware The original screws would foul the oil filter if fitted on the RH grill on the Steptronic.
by Geoff.F
Thu Dec 21, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: Almost free. Hood frame
Replies: 4
Views: 5146

Re: Almost free. Hood frame

The Hardtop sits on the rear rail of the Softop. This rail must be fitted in order to clamp the HT. I got a damaged ST from a Scrappy, stripped the rail from it and job done. Having retired in 2001, we used the car extensively for trips around Europe (Spain,Portugal, Switzerland and Scandanavia). Co...
by Geoff.F
Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: MGF Headlamp upgrade.
Replies: 12
Views: 37746

Re: MGF Headlamp upgrade.

But !! Are they VOSA or the French equivalent Approved ???
In the UK nobody bothers but in France and particularly Switzerland they do.
The current new lights are made in Taiwan (originals being French). They are VOSA approved.
by Geoff.F
Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: Almost free. Hood frame
Replies: 4
Views: 5146

Re: Almost free. Hood frame

I keep a spare frame rear cross bar. When driving in southern Europe with temperatures in the upper 30s, I roasted under the black hood or toasted with it down even with the AC. The answer was to use the silver hardtop which reflects the sun but restricts the luggage space. Now I remove the hood, fi...
by Geoff.F
Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Ignition key won't turn
Replies: 13
Views: 20680

Re: Ignition key won't turn

Try squirting some light oil into the lock and soak the key !!
by Geoff.F
Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Wiper motor
Replies: 12
Views: 9431

Re: Wiper motor

Not Guilty !! The car had a full MG Dealership Service History. We took it to Switzerland for a Skiing Holiday. Loaded to drive home, we had no wipers or screen wash with the snow coming down. The motor was seized due to water in it freezing Fortunately the current to the seized motor thawed it out....
by Geoff.F
Tue Sep 26, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Wiper motor
Replies: 12
Views: 9431

Re: Wiper motor

Make sure that the underbonnet lining goes over the motor.
Geoff F
by Geoff.F
Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:36 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: WANTED - MGF Momo leather gearknob
Replies: 6
Views: 2343

Re: WANTED - MGF Momo leather gearknob

Search “Momo leather gear knob MGF” on the Internet
Geoff F
by Geoff.F
Tue Aug 29, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: WANTED - wheel nuts
Replies: 2
Views: 2410

Re: WANTED - wheel nuts

Fit the MGF polished metal anti theft wheel nut covers with a plastic extractor.
by Geoff.F
Thu Aug 24, 2023 10:13 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Intermittent Engine hunting & p0420
Replies: 13
Views: 5110

Re: Intermittent Engine hunting & p0420

Post Cat sensor fitted on the 2000 “Mk 2” F.
by Geoff.F
Mon Aug 21, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MG TF "McLaren"?
Replies: 8
Views: 6335

Re: MG TF "McLaren"?

Search McLaren MGF on the Internet.
by Geoff.F
Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:28 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Hi all, new TF160 owner
Replies: 3
Views: 2971

Re: Hi all, new TF160 owner

Welcome.
Did you fit a new coolant tank with the low level warning !!
by Geoff.F
Fri Aug 04, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Replacement of glass rear window in 2004 TF
Replies: 6
Views: 1839

Re: Replacement of glass rear window in 2004 TF

BAS International “car-hood.co.uk
They manufactured later MGF hoods
by Geoff.F
Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: TF upgrades.
Replies: 2
Views: 2094

Re: TF upgrades.

Beware. There are different MGF radiators with different plug sizes. Many years ago a lady arrived at Gaydon with a broken plug. No problem say I, Here is a new plug. OEM PYP100500. It did not fit. At that time there was only one OEM radiator and plug so I told her that she has an aftermarket radiat...
by Geoff.F
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Door Locked Closed
Replies: 14
Views: 7142

Re: Door Locked Closed

And I thought that I was the only person to have this problem. I bought my MGF in Basle in 2000 and parked to take lunch. On return it was totally dead. The EKA did not help. I was parked next to a Taxi Office. Intending to take a Taxi back to the office. Instead I asked if they would kindly turn th...
by Geoff.F
Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:58 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Door Locked Closed
Replies: 14
Views: 7142

Re: Door Locked Closed

Do you have the Emergency Key Access Code for your car ?? This is a Code whereby you press the lock and unlock on the fob in a numeric Code.