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Re: Help!
I would also inspect the state of the under floor coolant pipes, if they haven’t been replaced with stainless steel units I would consider doing so as the original mild steel pipes tend to go from the inside out.
- Mon Dec 20, 2021 12:20 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: Caliper wind back tool
- Replies: 8
- Views: 979
Re: Caliper wind back tool
Such as https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/automotive-tools/laser-brake-piston-cube-3%2F8in-drive-221884.html https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-52334-3-8-Square-Drive-Brake-Caliper-Wind-Back-Cube-/384442727106?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&custom...
- Mon Dec 20, 2021 12:27 am
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: Caliper wind back tool
- Replies: 8
- Views: 979
Re: Caliper wind back tool
Having had a nasty accident when using an angle grinder key whilst trying to wind back a calliper I can’t recommend that method.
- Sun Dec 19, 2021 6:37 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: Caliper wind back tool
- Replies: 8
- Views: 979
Re: Caliper wind back tool
I have what is possibly an eBay knock-off, of this kit and works very well but a bit overkill: https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-brake-rewind-tool-kit-20-pieces/9796r However, this is all you need https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-brake-caliper-rewind-tool/4119r If the above tool d...
- Tue Nov 23, 2021 11:48 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: MGTF Gear Knob
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1424
Re: MGTF Gear Knob
Must keep away from knob jokes…
I remember having to put more effort than expected when unscrewing the gear knob, it may need some heat to help get it going (hair dryer type heat of course not a blow torch)
I remember having to put more effort than expected when unscrewing the gear knob, it may need some heat to help get it going (hair dryer type heat of course not a blow torch)
- Sat Nov 20, 2021 8:37 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: MGF tyre setup
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1095
Re: MGF tyre setup
When it comes to tyres I don’t think that the F with 16” wheels is as fussy as the TF with 16” wheels, if you were to have an issue it would possibly be already apparent.
- Sat Nov 20, 2021 8:30 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: 2002 TF Fuel Pump Failures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 976
Re: 2002 TF Fuel Pump Failures
And the extra fuel pumps that probably were not needed.
- Sat Nov 20, 2021 1:14 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: 2002 TF Fuel Pump Failures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 976
Re: 2002 TF Fuel Pump Failures
The fact that the pump runs for the first 3 seconds makes me suspicious that the immobiliser isn’t disengaging as it operates the pump and will allow the pump to prime when the ignition is first turned on. The fuel pumps on the F/TF are not known to be unreliable and there are F/TF's that have run o...
- Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Board
- Topic: Revs dropping in two steps
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1020
Re: Revs dropping in two steps
It sounds like the throttle cable could be sticking, not uncommon – if this is the issue I would replace the cable instead of trying to lubricate it. The other through is that the throttle position sensor needs to be reset. The following procedure has been on many forums and seems to work: “Start en...
- Wed Nov 10, 2021 1:19 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: Serious Rear End Suspension Issue
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2475
Re: Serious Rear End Suspension Issue
Are the engine mounts OK?
- Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:47 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: Tweeting sound from engine
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1135
Re: Tweeting sound from engine
Welcome to the forum and F ownership For a car that has covered 700-ish miles a year what is its service history like? When were the belts last changed? Does the sound come from the righthand side of the car as it could be from a lose or tight belt or a grumbly bearing in the alternator or water pum...
- Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:31 am
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: I just bought a 75th anniversary MGF VVC
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5342
Re: I just bought a 75th anniversary MGF VVC
If the oil looks clean the dirty coolant could be from a previous head gasket failure that wasn’t cleaned out properly. The other possibility is that two types of coolant have been mixed and have reacted to produce sludge. As there seems no other signs of a HGF I would be tempted to flush the coolan...
- Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Board
- Topic: how old's yours
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1842
Re: how old's yours
Not sure what the vin and build date is but this is a very early one viewtopic.php?f=7&t=25674
Mine came off the production line at the end of March 2002 (Friday, 29th March 2002 10:38)
Mine came off the production line at the end of March 2002 (Friday, 29th March 2002 10:38)
- Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:17 am
- Forum: General Board
- Topic: Year by year guide/changes?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4271
Re: Year by year guide/changes?
The twin horns were reinstated for the short lived 2005MY TF, given the circumstances it wouldn’t be surprise if this reinstatement was a bit hit and miss on the production cars. I understand that all 05MY cars were all due to have twin pot AP front brake caliper's (hence the introduction of the 15 ...
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 9:33 am
- Forum: General Board
- Topic: Year by year guide/changes?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4271
Re: Year by year guide/changes?
For the TF 02MY: Changes from the F apart from the obvious: A change of cylinder head design. Deletion of the under bonnet light. Radio/Cassette C23 & Link-Lead - Replaced by C42 VIN Plate - Change to content Deleted Shift Interlock Solenoid Deleated Seat Back Map Pocket Deleated Rubber Wheel Arch T...
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 11:44 am
- Forum: General Board
- Topic: Wanted:Emission guru/ Merseyside area,??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1668
Re: Wanted:Emission guru/ Merseyside area,??
Also has the MAP sensor and the ECU coolant temperature been checked for the correct output values?
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 11:30 am
- Forum: General Board
- Topic: In the year it turned 21, it also did this....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1723
Re: In the year it turned 21, it also did this....
This close to Halloween it is a shame it wasn’t 666…
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 11:29 am
- Forum: General Board
- Topic: Wanted:Emission guru/ Merseyside area,??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1668
Re: Wanted:Emission guru/ Merseyside area,??
Has the TT been inspected for cracked pipework, it is known problem that allows air to be drawn in?
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:22 am
- Forum: General Board
- Topic: Wanted:Emission guru/ Merseyside area,??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1668
Re: Wanted:Emission guru/ Merseyside area,??
Emissions issues do seem to follow the TT exhaust around. From what I have read in the past, try stuffing the passenger (left hand) side pipe with a rag. The MoT tester may or may not allow the car to pass in this state but at least you will be able to see the effect on the readings.
- Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:55 pm
- Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
- Topic: Oil Temp. Warning Light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1167
Re: Oil Temp. Warning Light
I suspect it is fitted to VVC F/TF’s due to the engine bay fan kicking in 10deg higher then on Mpi cars. As to why the engine bay is allowed to run hotter is another question…