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- Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:17 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: Hand Brake Issue
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2222
Re: Hand Brake Issue
As Chris says, it's difficult to work out what is happening as it's all enclosed :roll: Just a couple of points: Disconnect the cable via the clevis pin, and try and work the caliper lever by hand. It will probably need some extra help using a bit of tubing over the lever, or Mole grips. If it seems...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:45 pm
- Forum: Members Classifieds
- Topic: 2005 MG TF135 FOR SALE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 505
Re: 2005 MG TF135 FOR SALE
Hi Bill, sorry to hear your loss. Thanks for all the electrickery things you made for me, all still working well :thumbsu: My wife died 10 years ago, but she made me promise not to sell the MG, and keep on using it. That year I went over the Stelvio and onto the Italian lakes. I'm sure you have very...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Board
- Topic: Remote Engine Start
- Replies: 5
- Views: 343
Re: Remote Engine Start
Not really a good idea - a better way would be to have a pre-heater, if power, parking etc allow it. Engines normally like to be started, slightly raised idle for a very short time to allow fluids to circulate, then drive off "sensibly" without excessive revs until things warm up. Wear is at it's gr...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Board
- Topic: PRT Benefits/Problems
- Replies: 6
- Views: 454
Re: PRT Benefits/Problems
Found this in old forum:
https://fregister.proboards.com/thread/3496/front-prt
Mmm, can't remember how to Old forum, around Nov 2006.
https://fregister.proboards.com/thread/3496/front-prt
Mmm, can't remember how to Old forum, around Nov 2006.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Board
- Topic: PRT Benefits/Problems
- Replies: 6
- Views: 454
Re: PRT Benefits/Problems
Lots and lots of debate years ago on this forum and the earlier forum version - how long have you got :roll: Normally, if all in order with the system, everything will be fine - sort of. The PRT does alleviate some of the quirks of the Metro system which was designed around a small coolant volume on...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:45 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: Wheel nuts?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 300
Re: Wheel nuts?
Echo what Geoff.F says above. My 02 TF wheel nuts are absolutely fine. I only use 6 point sockets, as 12 point sockets only work on the corners of the fastener, and wrinkle up the thin S/S covers. I know 12 point sockets are the norm, and more convenient to get fitment in tight locations, but good "...
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 6:28 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: Hard top leaking on MGTF
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7576
Re: Hard top leaking on MGTF
Might not be as simple as replacing the seal if you can find one. Quiet often the soft top and the hard top have different "profiles" and can be infuriating to sort out. It's taken a few years to get to the stage where both roofs fit sort of properly! A few things to check: have the door hinges worn...
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:58 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: dashboard rattle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 18781
Re: dashboard rattle
Last year one of my bonnet hinges rattled more than usual. A few drops of oil normally quietened it up for a bit, but I went mad and replaced both hinges - now silence.
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:59 am
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: Unknown Engine Temp
- Replies: 7
- Views: 25434
Re: Unknown Engine Temp
Try looking at Dieter's site
http://www.mgfcar.de/epc/1524.htm
I replaced one of them years ago, and have forgotten which is which
http://www.mgfcar.de/epc/1524.htm
I replaced one of them years ago, and have forgotten which is which
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:17 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: Temperature gauge not working - diagnosis
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11597
Re: Temperature gauge not working - diagnosis
Under the bolt on engine cover - from the top.
I can't remember offhand, but there are two sensors, one for the gauge, and one for the ECU. Both mounted on the elbow bolted to the cylinder head on the exit path of coolant from the head.
I can't remember offhand, but there are two sensors, one for the gauge, and one for the ECU. Both mounted on the elbow bolted to the cylinder head on the exit path of coolant from the head.
- Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:10 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: seats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3900
Re: seats
will the airbags recharge when I reconnect the battery ? It's not a problem. Just connect the wiring under the seats, and re connect the battery. There is no charging up! It pays to disconnect the horn in case the alarm sounds, but make sure both doors are unlocked. When the battery is connected, s...
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:29 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: Screen washer pump
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3807
Re: Screen washer pump
The washer pump is on the side of the washer bottle in the front compartment. To get to it you have to remove 4 plastic rivnut things holding the bendy black plastic cover hiding the wiper motor on the front bulkhead. Two are visible very easily, the other two are right at the bottom of the black co...
Re: S'mae!
OMG!!! Welcome to the F/TF forum - long time no see/ hear from/ whatever!! Hope you're all well. My TF turned 100k a few weeks ago, got it in 2004 after some time off the road - long story and been all over Europe in it over the years. I was thinking of heading up your way this week to shake down so...
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:30 am
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: 2002 tf exhaust
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7674
Re: 2002 tf exhaust
It was part of the "drive by" regulations. Have a look at http://mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/exhaust/TF_evc.htm I'd be surprised if there any still working :roll: I have a 2002 TF which still has the original Cat & Exhaust, complete with a fully working pipe-closing valve, on the Right-hand (drivers ...
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 4:07 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: gear cable abutment clip - LOST
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5528
Re: gear cable abutment clip - LOST
Those clips are pretty reliable - if your's has got slack, a little bending might help. Mine normally need a little light tap to locate properly. I also blob a couple of coats of black paint on the clip to sort of stop it wandering.
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:53 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: 2002 tf exhaust
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7674
Re: 2002 tf exhaust
It was part of the "drive by" regulations.
Have a look at http://mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/exhaust/TF_evc.htm
I'd be surprised if there any still working
Have a look at http://mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/exhaust/TF_evc.htm
I'd be surprised if there any still working
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:32 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: TF 85 rear wing air vent replacement?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5047
Re: TF 85 rear wing air vent replacement?
Just some more bitter experience "advice". The leading edge of the vent has two male pegs which fit into holes in the bodywork. Again, as these parts are "new" but old, they get brittle so gently goes in assembly - pegs in first. Have a couple of dry runs without the tape and and engaging with the m...
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:36 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: TF 85 rear wing air vent replacement?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5047
Re: TF 85 rear wing air vent replacement?
After examining the Rimmer diagrams I see the duct retainer seems to be screwed onto the bezel & is no longer obtainable. Will take the RH one out and examine to see if it is the same construction as the diagram. The inner duct moulding was still present, though loose in the wing cavity so I have i...
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 3:47 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: Under bonnet plastic protector
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3346
Re: Under bonnet plastic protector
Hi John, Thanks for your reply. Yes that’s it. I’ve since worked it out. The three fasteners you mentioned are joined with another two posts down behind the spare wheel. Couldn’t see them the other day with the wheel there. Cheers, Michael. Never give up - if something has been fitted, it's 99.9% l...
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 3:43 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: TF 85 rear wing air vent replacement?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5047
Re: TF 85 rear wing air vent replacement?
Try Rimmer Bros. https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-DHF000130LZW Bezel - Air Intake - LH - Primed/Bright - DHF000130LZW - Genuine MG Rover. £82.08 inc VAT but ex delivery. Next to impossible to get what you want - and exact replacement most likely impossible. Trim bits on any 2009 car are getting harder...