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by Mykel
Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:28 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: SOLVED! Mk2 Alternator in Mk1 car ?
Replies: 10
Views: 1174

SOLVED! Mk2 Alternator in Mk1 car ?

Hi, all you knowledgeable folk on here ! Have any of you managed to fit a Mk2 alternator (the one with the push-on connector) to an early MGF (bolt-on wire)? Problem is, the later model has a two wire connector with the brown-yellow cable for the charge control lamp and a white-red one connected to ...
by Mykel
Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:56 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: 6-8 Sept MGFIM’19 Normandy/France
Replies: 10
Views: 5227

6-8 Sept MGFIM’19 Normandy/France

http://www.mgfim.org/userfiles/images/images/mgfim19.gif Oops, we’ll do it again! MGFIM - 6th edition - Normandy As had been announced in Belgium two years ago, the 6th edition of MGFIM will be held in beautiful Normandy. Due to the 75th anniversary of D-Day in early June, the usual Ascencion weeke...
by Mykel
Wed Jan 23, 2019 12:07 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: SOLD: 2004 MGZS 1.8 CatD "Trackcar Project"?
Replies: 12
Views: 1008

Re: FOR SALE: 2004 MGZS 1.8 CatD "Trackcar Project"?

It took me quite a while to figure out what “MIL” meant – to me that’s usually Malfunction Indicator Light. Quite apt anyway, though, I guess … :lol: :mrgreen:
by Mykel
Wed Jan 23, 2019 12:03 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: WANTED! MGF front bumper in HFF
Replies: 0
Views: 247

WANTED! MGF front bumper in HFF

As per headline, I’m after an MGF front bumper in HFF (BRG pearlescent) in VGC. Will be coming over to Stoneleigh on the weekend 9/10 February and could collect at the show or (almost) anywhere in the CM/SG/MK/NN/CV post code areas on my way on the Saturday. Fog lamp brackets welcome but not a must....
by Mykel
Wed Dec 05, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: 27 Jul - 3 Aug 2019 - MG Elbe Tour
Replies: 5
Views: 3675

Re: 27 Jul - 3 Aug 2019 - MG Elbe Tour

… now fully booked!

:thumbsu: 8-)
by Mykel
Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:32 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Hydragas pump question
Replies: 4
Views: 328

Re: Hydragas pump question

Indeed it does, James. And similarly intelligible, too. :lol:
by Mykel
Mon Dec 03, 2018 1:11 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: head gasket issue
Replies: 14
Views: 750

Re: head gasket issue

Usually I use a scraping tool (for glass ceramic cooktops) very, VERY carefully to remove all remains of the old gasket on both the head and the block, then clean everything off with 600 grit paper. Never had any issues with this.
by Mykel
Mon Dec 03, 2018 12:47 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Hydragas pump question
Replies: 4
Views: 328

Re: Hydragas pump question

Success! :thumbsu:

I’ve been sent a pic of the original sticker, which apparently is missing on my pump. So to all it may concern, here’s the instructions:
hydragas_anleitung.jpg
by Mykel
Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:24 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: head gasket issue
Replies: 14
Views: 750

Re: head gasket issue

Ah, sorry Dave, missed that. Did you check the liners for movement inside the block? I always try to turn them (quite thoroughly) when the head is off to make sure they have not come loose on their seats. If they have, there can be movement under load and they will “hammer in” the fire rings.
by Mykel
Sun Dec 02, 2018 9:59 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Hydragas pump question
Replies: 4
Views: 328

Hydragas pump question

Does anyone on here have one of the LL hydragas pumps in the pic attached? I have been given this one and for the love of Jesus can’t figure out how to turn the four ball taps to either pump up or evacuate the system. An instruction manual or any kind of documentation would come quite handy, so any ...
by Mykel
Sun Dec 02, 2018 9:53 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: head gasket issue
Replies: 14
Views: 750

Re: head gasket issue

Head gone soft? From my experience, if it needs a skim due to indentation of fire rings, it’s soft as cheese cake and not worth any efforts. Exhaust gas blow off into coolant being the usual sign.

Getting a replacement head would be my suggestion.
by Mykel
Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:37 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Replacement Screen Washer Nozzles
Replies: 9
Views: 550

Re: Replacement Screen Washer Nozzles

Mist nozzles are either PSA 6438.V8 or Fiat 9681415788. Got a group buy of 15 pairs from a UK seller on eBay …
by Mykel
Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:35 pm
Forum: Midlands (Heart of England)
Topic: Request for help - not MGF though
Replies: 1
Views: 2691

Request for help - not MGF though

Hi folks,
Not entirely MGF related, but is anyone one here available to have a look at an MGBGT that’s up for sale in Wolverhampton? Would appreciate an opinion about the car before flying in from Germany.
Please PM me for details.
That
Mykel
by Mykel
Fri Nov 16, 2018 9:06 am
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?

… and who has ever heard of a McDonald’s burger leaking oil? 8-) :lol: :thumbsu:
by Mykel
Thu Nov 15, 2018 7:35 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: "Remapping" MEMS1.9: 5bhp gain :)
Replies: 13
Views: 1968

Re: "Remapping" MEMS1.9: 5bhp gain :)

talkingcars wrote:
Rob Bell wrote:Oddly, James is absolutely right:
Blimin' cheeky!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :thumbsu:
by Mykel
Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:15 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: "Remapping" MEMS1.9: 5bhp gain :)
Replies: 13
Views: 1968

Re: "Remapping" MEMS1.9: 5bhp gain :)

Rob Bell wrote:It’s strange, and I don’t understand why this is the case...?
Well, it’s British automotive electrics, what did you expect? :lol:
by Mykel
Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:12 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Tucking car up for winter
Replies: 4
Views: 300

Re: Tucking car up for winter

I never cared about fuel issues when the TF is off the road from end of October until April. Our cars have a sealed fuel system - that’s why there’s a pressure hiss when you open the filler cap - so I doubt much gasses can evaporate, especially when it’s cold. What I do is: - wash, dry and wax - put...
by Mykel
Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:23 am
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?

Cylinder 1 actually is the one closest to the timing belt, well at least on straight engines NOT conceived in France (just had to learn that the hard way :lol: ). But as the TF employs a wasted spark ignition system on cylinders 1 and 4 (and 2 and 3 respectively), any issues on one of the paired plu...
by Mykel
Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:44 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: SS underfloor pipes
Replies: 8
Views: 624

Re: SS underfloor pipes

Radweld?? :o (shudders …)
by Mykel
Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: 27 Jul - 3 Aug 2019 - MG Elbe Tour
Replies: 5
Views: 3675

Re: 27 Jul - 3 Aug 2019 - MG Elbe Tour

The web site has had an update, you will now find costs, what you can expect for your money, and the T&C’s for the event.

Registration will open 251 days prior to the event on 18 November, but only for the full tour including the early bird run.

Stay tuned! :thumbsu: