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by Pete
Sun Feb 03, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Some advice on selling my MGF please!
Replies: 2
Views: 125

Some advice on selling my MGF please!

After 6 years of fun motoring, the time has sadly come to sell my MGF. I have finally caved in to the need to buy something more practical to fit the kids and my model R/C planes and equipment in. I looked on Autotrader and Gumtree to get some idea on prices and two things surprised me, firstly the ...
by Pete
Thu Sep 24, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Mystery object
Replies: 3
Views: 418

Re: Mystery object

Many thanks, I'll take a look.
by Pete
Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Mystery object
Replies: 3
Views: 418

Mystery object

This was handed to me yesterday at work, a nice friendly person found it under my car (1996 VVC), does anyone know what it is or what it's fallen off?? The car runs without a problem (so far!!).

The longer section is about 2 inches and the shorter sections are about an inch.
by Pete
Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Help, I'm leaking....
Replies: 4
Views: 565

Re: Help, I'm leaking....

I got hold of some tubing and things are looking good. We had absolutely torrential rain for hours at the weekend and there was the tiniest drip in the car, not enough to even run down the door. Generally though it is now dry even after long periods of heavy rain.

Thanks again for the suggestions.
by Pete
Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Help, I'm leaking....
Replies: 4
Views: 565

Re: Help, I'm leaking....

Many thanks! I'll be off to B&Q this weekend.
by Pete
Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Help, I'm leaking....
Replies: 4
Views: 565

Help, I'm leaking....

My MGF has been dry for the first two years of ownership but has now sprung a leak. Water is coming in the passanger door at the top of the wing mirror. I'm guessing it's a problem with the rubber seal which runs up the side of the windscreen but it looks the same on the other side and there are no ...
by Pete
Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:33 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: HGF and re-sell value
Replies: 12
Views: 736

Re: HGF and re-sell value

Whether to be honest or not? Not that difficult a decision surely? It’s not a question of honesty, I was referring to whether or not it was a good thing to advertise. If someone actually came to see the car I would be happy to show them all receipts and detail all the work that has been done. I was...
by Pete
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:33 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: HGF and re-sell value
Replies: 12
Views: 736

HGF and re-sell value

My MGF exploded in a cloud of steam and oil a few months ago. It is now repaired with an upgraded head gasket kit, new bolts etc and I'm told it will now "never fail again". I have full receipts from a reputable dealer showing all the new parts. I am now considering selling the car, is the HGF somet...
by Pete
Thu May 15, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Water level indicator
Replies: 11
Views: 1019

Water level indicator

I’m currently waiting for my F to come back after (surprise, surprise) the head gasket failed. It seems it was caused by a hose splitting, water pours out, engine overheats and the rest is history. At the time I was sitting at the side of the road covered in steam though the water temperature gauge ...
by Pete
Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: replace rear window
Replies: 18
Views: 1977

Re: replace rear window

Just my experience but I was very impressed with BAS. Rang them up and spoke to someone who seemed to know the products and the right screen turned up the next day. Can't ask for more than that.... except perhaps sending someone to fit it :)
by Pete
Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: Side Splitters
Topic: Jokes for Friday
Replies: 2
Views: 379

Re: Jokes for Friday

Many more along the same lines.... So Batman came up to me & he hit me over the head with a vase & he went T'PAU! I said "Don't you mean KAPOW?? He said "No, I've got china in my hand." You invented Tipp Ex, correct me if I'm wrong. I'm so lazy I've got a smoke alarm with a snooze button. I bought s...
by Pete
Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:30 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: replace rear window
Replies: 18
Views: 1977

Re: replace rear window

On a window related theme now I have my new rear window in place:

I've read in a few places that before folding the roof down you ought to unzip the window and put it flat. This is recommended by Rover/MG. Now, whilst that does make sense, does anyone actually do it??
by Pete
Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:29 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: replace rear window
Replies: 18
Views: 1977

Re: replace rear window

I replaced my rear window at the weekend. I got a plastic one from BAS for £110 including VAT and p&p. It took about 50 minutes to remove the original and rivet the new one in. We were very pleased with ourselves except when we went to shut the roof it wouldn't shut. About an hour later and we'd got...
by Pete
Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:44 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Doh! Rear zip out screen
Replies: 3
Views: 570

Re: Doh! Rear zip out screen

Thanks for the replies. In my panic I didn't spot the previous post on the same subject. I've now got a replacement on order but in the meantime I've stuck it all back together with clear waterproof tape and it seems to be holding (which is a good job as the car lives outside).....
by Pete
Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:02 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Doh! Rear zip out screen
Replies: 3
Views: 570

Doh! Rear zip out screen

In a spontaneous act of grand stupidity I thought it looked like a nice bright day to have the roof down. Result: One splintered rear window. Lesson learned: Don't fold the roof down when it's below freezing..... I have two questions… 1. Does anyone have any recommendations for a new zip out rear sc...
by Pete
Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:15 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Soggy passenger carpet...
Replies: 7
Views: 774

Re: Soggy passenger carpet...

Thanks for the replies and links, I like the talcum powder idea. I'll pull the carpets out this weekend and have a good look around.
by Pete
Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:51 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Soggy passenger carpet...
Replies: 7
Views: 774

Soggy passenger carpet...

I'm sure I've read about this before but I searched and couldn't find it. I've just noticed that my passenger footwell carpet is damp and starting to grow mold..... I'm 99% certain the roof doesn't leak, all the seals are fairly new and there's no indication on the door, seat etc that it is dripping...
by Pete
Fri Dec 14, 2007 8:34 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Hydragas Ride Height
Replies: 12
Views: 4519

Re: Hydragas Ride Height

Thanks for all the advice, I've found somewhere that will pump it up this weekend. Given that it's freezing cold at the moment what height would you get a 98 F set to? I don't want it to look like a Land Rover come the warmer weather. (Suspension is bog standard and I don't have the cash at the mome...
by Pete
Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:16 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Hydragas Ride Height
Replies: 12
Views: 4519

Re: Hydragas Ride Height

I visited the technical forum to ask a question about ride height and saw this thread... I bought my '98 F VVC about six months ago and have always thought it was too low. It looks great but is hitting the ground all the time. I can only get over speed bumps at an absolute crawl. When I arrive at wo...
by Pete
Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:39 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Cambelt change
Replies: 2
Views: 606

Cambelt change

I need to get the cambelt changed on my '98 VVC. I bought the car in June, it's done 42,000 miles but I can find no record of if / when it was last changed. I'm lucky as normally my brother does all my mechanical work but he's too busy in the lead up to Christmas so I'm going to have to go to a gara...