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by Jimlad
Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: Devon & Cornwall MGF/TF
Topic: 28 April'13 CANCELLED Sunday lunch and Run CANCELLED
Replies: 19
Views: 1328

Re: 28 April'13 Sunday lunch and Run

Hello, I own a 2009 MGTF LE500 and live in Exmouth. Do I need to be a member of the MGCC to take part in these MGF register events? Pls reply to: jimferrisdrumstyle@yahoo.co.uk. Many thanks,
by Jimlad
Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
Replies: 104
Views: 73980

Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????

Bentleys Garage in Exmouth use to be able to do it.
by Jimlad
Thu May 31, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Noisy belt.
Replies: 11
Views: 713

Re: Noisy belt.

My nearest dealer, other than the one I won't use, is possibly Yeovil (50mls I think). I emailed them nearly 24 hours ago and am still awaiting a reply!
by Jimlad
Thu May 31, 2012 8:50 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Noisy belt.
Replies: 11
Views: 713

Re: Noisy belt.

Relieved to hear we are talking about the same side of the car! I am currently trying to establish with MG who is my next nearest dealer, trained and equipped in the 'new' TF. Not proving to be as easy as you would expect.
by Jimlad
Wed May 30, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Noisy belt.
Replies: 11
Views: 713

Re: Noisy belt.

Thank you for all replies so far. Bearing in mind that this is the newer 1.8N series engine (don't know how much that effects things, other than the head gasget and waterways). The belt concerned is behind the OFFSIDE wheel, don't know if you meant that "Bandit" and the fact that the car is still un...
by Jimlad
Tue May 29, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Noisy belt.
Replies: 11
Views: 713

Noisy belt.

I own an Oct 2009 TFLE500 with 11,500 miles on it which I have owned from new. In the last few weeks I have noticed that when the engine is hot ,the external engine belt is 'hissing' / very mildly 'squeaking'. I tried spraying WD40 on it and it 'cured' it immeadiately, BUT the noise returns. I don't...
by Jimlad
Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:54 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MG6 saloon launch
Replies: 47
Views: 3431

Re: MG6 saloon launch

Hang on, am I being thick here? I thought the MG6 saloon was launched a couple of months ago. So where does this "new" 6 Magnette fit in to it all ? Do I take it that the GT version is now just the hatchback varient ? Whilst I am on the subject. Has anyone actually seen an MG 6 being driven on the r...
by Jimlad
Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:09 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGTF LE500 laquer problem
Replies: 160
Views: 16880

Re: MGTF LE500 laquer problem

My car went in to be resprayed towards the end of May with a predicted job start date of June 1st. It's now 29th of June and I'm told it will be hopefully finished next Tuesday.....(ish). To me, that means it will have spent at least three of those five weeks sat in the corner of the workshop doing ...
by Jimlad
Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:05 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MG6 VIP Launch Event
Replies: 35
Views: 3585

Re: MG6 VIP Launch Event

Saw my very first MG6 up close today. My first impressions (for what they are worth). One, I like the overall styling though it seems much smaller on the inside than the outside. the front windows are claustrophobically small with the very high waistline. The rear doors are nice and big but you get ...
by Jimlad
Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:42 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGTF LE500 laquer problem
Replies: 160
Views: 16880

Re: MGTF LE500 laquer problem

noted
by Jimlad
Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: TF Mud Flaps update
Replies: 7
Views: 570

Re: TF Mud Flaps update

Does anyone know if the profile for the 2002+ TF flaps would be the same as the LE500 profile?
by Jimlad
Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:33 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGTF LE500 laquer problem
Replies: 160
Views: 16880

Re: MGTF LE500 laquer problem

When was the last time you spoke to someone about it ? Is it your dealer who is the problem ? Dealer seems reluctant to get on with it (MG approved the job on 23rd March, subject to estimate) I fear that they possibly think it is beyond them, especially as I am an extreemely fussy bu**er. I may be ...
by Jimlad
Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:20 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGTF LE500 laquer problem
Replies: 160
Views: 16880

Re: MGTF LE500 laquer problem

It has to be a full respray, the laquer problem is all over the car, not just the bits that have already been damaged. Ive got chips all over my car, not just on the front. There will be a fight with mine if they just try to put a "few sticking plasters" over the worst chipped areas.
by Jimlad
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGTF LE500 laquer problem
Replies: 160
Views: 16880

Re: MGTF LE500 laquer problem

Tanamara, are they doing a full respray?
by Jimlad
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:05 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGTF LE500 laquer problem
Replies: 160
Views: 16880

Re: MGTF LE500 laquer problem

Good luck and tell them you are extreeemely fussy and do not expect to be dissatisfied !

I'm stuck with the hardtop still on mine as that needs doing as well. I am so frustrated in this lovely weather!
by Jimlad
Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:54 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGTF LE500 laquer problem
Replies: 160
Views: 16880

Re: MGTF LE500 laquer problem

:rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: I have never been so disappointed with a product and then equally let down by the so called back up. If I'd known then what I know now..................... The car industry has had a lousy reputation for many many years and yet so...
by Jimlad
Thu Mar 31, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Replacement for TF confirmed?
Replies: 32
Views: 1996

Re: Replacement for TF confirmed?

Can I just mention Auto Express again? Just read any four consecutive weekly editions to confirm that it should only be issued monthly, if at all. Talk about constantly regurgitating the same information over and over. Obviously a desparate attempt to fill the pages with something.
by Jimlad
Thu Mar 31, 2011 2:02 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Day time running lights for an LE500
Replies: 6
Views: 554

Re: Day time running lights for an LE500

Looks nice Mykel and Rob. Possibly a bit exposed though?
by Jimlad
Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Day time running lights for an LE500
Replies: 6
Views: 554

Day time running lights for an LE500

Any ideas or is it a non starter?
by Jimlad
Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:22 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: white alloy wheels
Replies: 38
Views: 2946

Re: white alloy wheels

Don't do it !

I saw a red jaguar X type with white alloys today. Horrendous!