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by Mykel
Tue May 29, 2018 2:22 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Stepspeed problems
Replies: 19
Views: 1190

Re: Stepspeed problems

Lots of problems are electrical on the CVT boxes, with the main connector to the box (C0243 in the attached pdf, a round turn-lock type) being the main culprit. Also check the plugs around the gear stick area as shown on page 2 of the pdf. Seeing you are in the Midlands I guess Burton-on-Trent isn’t...
by Mykel
Sat May 12, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: Welcome
Topic: MGF Starting problems
Replies: 13
Views: 872

Re: MGF Starting problems

Hm, burnt out starter motor maybe? Never had that before but there’s always a first time.
by Mykel
Sat May 12, 2018 5:49 am
Forum: Welcome
Topic: MGF Starting problems
Replies: 13
Views: 872

Re: MGF Starting problems

If it were the starter relay there would be no clicking sound at all and the voltage wouldn't collapse. Also, you wouldn’t get a 12v trigger to the starter motor solenoid, which you said is good. There is another earth strap from the engine block to the rear bulkhead. Still from your description I w...
by Mykel
Fri May 04, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Plugs not getting any fuel and car not starting
Replies: 1
Views: 143

Re: Plugs not getting any fuel and car not starting

Is the fuel pump whirring when you switch on ignition? If not, it could be (in time-to-tackle order) a) the inertia switch (black rubber box in the engine compartment, about where the aerial sits) b) the fuel pump relay (part of the relay block inside the ECU mounting bracket or in the boot on late ...
by Mykel
Wed May 02, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Brinell Test
Replies: 24
Views: 1903

Re: Brinell Test

Looking at the head in Mykel's photo I would suggest that it's "Castleton" (beyond Hope) due to the indentations around the fire rings. If your head looks anything like the picture Mykel posted, then it has the hardness of cream cheese and is essentially scrap. Yep, gents, both of you are spot on. ...
by Mykel
Wed May 02, 2018 3:39 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: New k-series book by Iain Ayre and Rob Hawkins
Replies: 18
Views: 1061

Re: New k-series book by Iain Ayre and Rob Hawkins

I indeed have received mine and read most of it. Mark is absolutely spot on in his comment, some things do lack a bit of detail, but that’s what you would expect from a book this size. Like Mark, I do not share all the practices described. In particular I’m no friend of skimming heads, as usually on...
by Mykel
Sat Apr 28, 2018 11:24 am
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: MGF Freestyle
Replies: 15
Views: 1365

Re: MGF Freestyle

If you haven’t started breaking it, I’d still be interested to take it over here. Could you please pm me the VIN so I can check with the local authorities if I could get it registered to save it, Tony?

If it needs to be scrapped, I’d be very, very interested in the wheels!
by Mykel
Sat Apr 28, 2018 11:18 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Brinell Test
Replies: 24
Views: 1903

Re: Brinell Test

If I had the tool to do it (seriously pondering buying one off Aliexpress ), I would probably measure somewhere inbetween the fire rings, where the mating surface with the gasket would not be affected in critical areas, or even inside the combustion chamber, valves permitting due to tool size. test_...
by Mykel
Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:14 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: 30th June-1st July'18 Tour de Lux
Replies: 27
Views: 3798

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

About time to go again! Registered for Susanne and myself. :thumbsu:
by Mykel
Wed Apr 25, 2018 2:22 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: has anyone retro-fitted MG-TF rear suspension to MGF ?
Replies: 35
Views: 62133

Re: has anyone retro-fitted MG-TF rear suspension to MGF ?

2woody wrote:Oh - what have I done.....?
Well, you triggered the inevitable and ages old infight between followers of two different denominations :lol:
by Mykel
Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:51 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: 19-26 Aug 2018 - MG Rhine Tour
Replies: 27
Views: 8708

Re: 19-26 Aug 2018 - MG Rhine Tour

I know, Col. Was hoping to meet the two of you at TdL this year, but with no info about details yet it’s a bit difficult.
by Mykel
Tue Apr 24, 2018 12:24 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Fuel Gauge
Replies: 9
Views: 537

Re: Fuel Gauge

And it’s an easy way to kill the fuel pump as well. The constant flow of petrol through the pump acts like a kind of “coolant” for the pump, so if it runs dry chances are that the little pump motor burns out. My TF’s PO had been there and fitted a cheap aftermarket pump. Which wasn’t a wise decision...
by Mykel
Tue Apr 24, 2018 12:14 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: 19-26 Aug 2018 - MG Rhine Tour
Replies: 27
Views: 8708

Re: 19-26 Aug 2018 - MG Rhine Tour

Thanks Col, you were quicker than me! :thumbsu: 8-)
by Mykel
Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:04 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: adding ABS
Replies: 13
Views: 890

Re: adding ABS

You definitely can – under driving conditions ABS was made for. Snow, mud, puddles … no problem.
by Mykel
Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:05 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: adding ABS
Replies: 13
Views: 890

Re: adding ABS

2woody wrote:… it only cost my £90 to buy in the first place.
:o
Okay, I’m with you now :lol: . Go for it and post a how-to, please.
by Mykel
Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: MOT Failure - Front NS Brake Binding
Replies: 15
Views: 700

Re: MOT Failure - Front NS Brake Binding

mgtfnut wrote:Of course, copper grease is fine for lubing the metal sliding pads/caliper bits.
That’s what I meant to use it for. Thanks for the clarification! :thumbsu:
by Mykel
Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:58 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MOT Failure - Front NS Brake Binding
Replies: 15
Views: 700

Re: MOT Failure - Front NS Brake Binding

Remove caliper and bracket, use a set of suitably sized wire brushes and clean down to bare metal. Be careful not to touch the piston gaskets. Use some copper grease on sliding surfaces. WD40 or other petroleum based stuff is not recommended on brakes, as the rubber material used is resistant agains...
by Mykel
Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:54 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: adding ABS
Replies: 13
Views: 890

Re: adding ABS

Anti lock brakes are a sensible thing on a daily driver, which is used all year round in all kinds of weather. From my present point of view, using the TF in summer only, I’d be happy to get rid of them. Braking is much more direct and precise without. If you use the car in adverse conditions, I rec...
by Mykel
Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:36 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Does stalling damage an F
Replies: 2
Views: 150

Re: Does stalling damage an F

No worries, these engines are quite fool-proof, as handing mine over to my daughter’s boyfriend four days after he passed his licence has proved impressively. Daughter included, by the way. :lol:

He drove the car for a total 3,800 kms over the summer. No problems whatsoever.