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by Mykel
Wed Nov 07, 2018 8:39 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Lost orignal key and alarm fob to MGF Freestyle 2001
Replies: 8
Views: 543

Re: Lost orignal key and alarm fob to MGF Freestyle 2001

Rob is the Register’s MGF guru, also known as Master Yoda on this site. I had a little chat with him last night and told him about your issues.
by Mykel
Tue Nov 06, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Lost orignal key and alarm fob to MGF Freestyle 2001
Replies: 8
Views: 543

Re: Lost orignal key and alarm fob to MGF Freestyle 2001

Hmmm, Hackney … maybe Rob Bell could come along to see you?
by Mykel
Tue Nov 06, 2018 11:28 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Lost orignal key and alarm fob to MGF Freestyle 2001
Replies: 8
Views: 543

Re: Lost orignal key and alarm fob to MGF Freestyle 2001

Hi Catherine, the key itself is actually completely passive, with the immobiliser being part of the alarm control unit and the remote fob. This unit “talks” to the engine control unit and allows it to start the engine. So normally the fob will both open the doors and disarm the immobiliser (for abou...
by Mykel
Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:52 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: TF 135 will not idle; just stalls.. Why?
Replies: 19
Views: 2308

Re: TF 135 will not idle; just stalls.. Why?

Throttle potentiometer would be my first port of call, try to disconnect it, which should result in a slightly raised idle speed (emergency value applies).
by Mykel
Fri Nov 02, 2018 10:18 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: MGF CVT damper plate assembly
Replies: 7
Views: 558

Re: MGF CVT damper plate assembly

Oh no! The Wedgie has gone Mykel? I still remember the car well! :) Sadly it has, Rob. With a knackered input shaft seal on the box and the “death rattle” coming from the damper plate with no replacement in sight I couldn’t justify to keep three of them licenced. Sad to see her go, though, it was s...
by Mykel
Sun Oct 21, 2018 10:16 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: 29-30 June'19 Tour de Lux
Replies: 9
Views: 3930

Re: 29-30 June'19 Tour de Lux

Thanks Col!
by Mykel
Tue Oct 16, 2018 6:17 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Tyres and the MoT !
Replies: 50
Views: 16146

Re: Tyres and the MoT !

The speed limit on the spare is because you’re running vastly different sizes on one axle, which is supposed to slightly compromise road holding.
by Mykel
Tue Oct 16, 2018 6:14 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: SS underfloor pipes
Replies: 8
Views: 622

Re: SS underfloor pipes

Ah, I see, that’s a different story then, Charles. Our Markus is a very experienced s/s welder, maybe he’s got some tips for you. If it’s just a stop gap you’re after, I’d suggest to pop in at Tony’s and grab a pair of mild steel ones. They should hold for that short period of time. And give a hug t...
by Mykel
Mon Oct 15, 2018 12:45 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: SS underfloor pipes
Replies: 8
Views: 622

Re: SS underfloor pipes

Charles, if you can’t find used ones, Rimmer have a ~20% discount atm, they sell for £66 incl. VAT.
by Mykel
Thu Oct 11, 2018 2:06 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Coolant leak, well more of a gush!
Replies: 30
Views: 4009

Re: Coolant leak, well more of a gush!

Head gasket gone, I’m 100% sure. That’s the usual location for the seals to break. Most probably still a single layer gasket with silicon beads. If the head didn’t suffer from overheating, just change the gasket to an MLS one. No water in oil gives a hint to the liners still being tightly sealed in ...
by Mykel
Thu Oct 11, 2018 2:00 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: MGF CVT damper plate assembly
Replies: 7
Views: 558

Re: MGF CVT damper plate assembly

I have just googled for Ford 6482387 and 89CT7F297AA (the OE part number) alike, these are nowhere to be found as well. Apparently they were originally made for a 1991-1996 Ford Fiesta Mk3 1.3i CVT, so even far longer off the market than our cars. Basically this thing rattling (and a weeping input s...
by Mykel
Sun Oct 07, 2018 7:14 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: MGF CVT damper plate assembly
Replies: 7
Views: 558

Re: MGF CVT damper plate assembly

I’m afraid it’s a subframe out job, as the CVT box is far bigger and heavier than the manual. When you’re from Sandy, have a chat with Rob and Nick at BS Motors, 1 Stockton End.
Btw, where did you find that damper plate, they’ve been NLA for ages!
by Mykel
Fri Oct 05, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: 27 Jul - 3 Aug 2019 - MG Elbe Tour
Replies: 5
Views: 3675

27 Jul - 3 Aug 2019 - MG Elbe Tour

plaque.gif The Rhine Tour will have a successor: The MG Elbe Tour 2019! Save the date: From 27 July to 3 August we will drive from the source in Špindlerův Mlýn in Northern Czechia to Cuxhaven in North West Germany, where the Elbe flows into the North Sea. Rough itinerary: Špinlerův Mlýn - Hradec K...
by Mykel
Fri Oct 05, 2018 10:13 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: 19-26 Aug 2018 - MG Rhine Tour
Replies: 27
Views: 8703

Re: 19-26 Aug 2018 - MG Rhine Tour

Website now updated with summary report, routes as gpx files, maps, and a picture gallery:

http://mgf-tours.de/?MG_Rhein_Tour_2018
by Mykel
Wed Jun 06, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: 30th June-1st July'18 Tour de Lux
Replies: 27
Views: 3794

Re: 30th June-1st July'18 Tour de Lux

Confirmation email from Eric and the TdL team has just arrived, I guess all of you have received it, too.

If someone hasn’t, please post here or let me know via PM, I’ll forward it to you immediately.
by Mykel
Wed Jun 06, 2018 2:20 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Stepspeed problems
Replies: 19
Views: 1190

Re: Stepspeed problems

Sounds like the belt has disintegrated indeed. The auto box sadly can’t be taken out of the car with the subframe in place, that’s a major job, but worth it if you can get hold of a good replacement box. Try Martin Smith if he has one, as his parts are well checked before he sells them.
by Mykel
Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:45 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: 30th June-1st July'18 Tour de Lux
Replies: 27
Views: 3794

Re: 30th June-1st July'18 Tour de Lux

Tell them to just send in their registration emails and book the rooms, Marina, everything else should be dealt with in due course.
by Mykel
Thu May 31, 2018 1:38 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: 30th June-1st July'18 Tour de Lux
Replies: 27
Views: 3794

Re: 30th June-1st July'18 Tour de Lux

I’ve just had a reply from Eric, he’ll contact us after Silverstone. :thumbsu:
by Mykel
Thu May 31, 2018 5:43 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: 30th June-1st July'18 Tour de Lux
Replies: 27
Views: 3794

Re: 30th June-1st July'18 Tour de Lux

Hi Marina, same here, we booked the hotel and registered for the tour, got a confirmation from Eric where he announced further information was to follow, but nothing received yet. Heard a similar story from another German couple just yesterday. With just four weeks to go, payment requests should hav...
by Mykel
Wed May 30, 2018 8:35 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Stepspeed problems
Replies: 19
Views: 1190

Re: Stepspeed problems

NEVER GET UNDER A CAR ON A JACK! :o