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by talkingcars
Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:20 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Jiggle valve on early MGF VVC from 1995
Replies: 4
Views: 404

Re: Jiggle valve on early MGF VVC from 1995

I have often seen it suggested that one removes the jiggle valves, is this good advice?
by talkingcars
Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:19 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Early MGF on the bay
Replies: 2
Views: 489

Re: Early MGF on the bay

I don't think it sold.
by talkingcars
Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:14 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: MG F 1997 - Locking door innards
Replies: 1
Views: 253

Re: MG F 1997 - Locking door innards

Do the parts diagrams on Rimmers help?
by talkingcars
Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:12 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Coolant Hose Split And Burst
Replies: 37
Views: 7245

Re: Coolant Hose Split And Burst

I have wired my low level warning to the unused cat over heat warning on the dash from a constant live so as soon as I approach the car I know if it is low.
I modified a tank from a Rover Streetwise Van to do the job.
by talkingcars
Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Bobble remover
Replies: 5
Views: 1038

Re: Bobble remover

I used a battery powered bobble shaver from home base.
by talkingcars
Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:05 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Odd engine idle behavior
Replies: 6
Views: 459

Re: Odd engine idle behavior

In my experience this is probably an air leak in or around the inlet manifold.
by talkingcars
Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Cheers from Italy
Replies: 7
Views: 1111

Re: Cheers from Italy

Hi all! Good to hear many of you have been here in Italia, especially with our MGs! Which places did you visit? I'm from the north east, by the way. Marco We have driven 1) just over the boarder on our first trip round Europe. 2) Verona 3) Naples 4) Rome and flown to 1) & 2) Naples (twice) 3) flew ...
by talkingcars
Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Cheers from Italy
Replies: 7
Views: 1111

Re: Cheers from Italy

Hi and welcome to the forum

I love Italy and have even taken my MGF there several times

James
by talkingcars
Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:29 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Inlet manifold
Replies: 6
Views: 698

Re: Inlet manifold

... are replacing it with an alloy one as they are less prone to leaking as they don't warp. The issue with the plastic inlet manifold and coolant leaks is more so related to the inlet manifold gasket becoming hard, shrinking and leaking coolant as a result, not due to warping. Best to change in th...
by talkingcars
Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:27 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment and Car Security
Topic: DAB radio and aerial installer in Cornwall
Replies: 2
Views: 1447

Re: DAB radio and aerial installer in Cornwall

Hi and welcome to the forum

Sorry, I can't help with your quest.

James
by talkingcars
Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:14 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Replacing all subframe mounts
Replies: 17
Views: 3503

Re: Replacing all subframe mounts

I ended up with a box of 18 x 190mm bolts as my local fixings factors had to order them especially and minimum order from their supplier is 20.
by talkingcars
Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:08 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Air Con Pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 371

Re: Air Con Pipe

Get the part number from Rimmers and chuck it in to your favourite search engine.
by talkingcars
Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:00 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Rear Bumper Removal 2002 MG TF
Replies: 4
Views: 681

Re: Rear Bumper Removal 2002 MG TF

NeilG wrote:
Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:11 pm
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help ....
No help I am afraid but hi and welcome to the forum.

James
by talkingcars
Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:56 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Inlet manifold
Replies: 6
Views: 698

Re: Inlet manifold

...can I tell if it's a plastic or alloy one (vin?) without removing the engine cover so I can order the parts before starting the strip.... You can see the inlet manifold from the boot. Plastic is black, alloy is bare metal. We (my son) has removed the plastic inlet on our project F to replace the...
by talkingcars
Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:30 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Programming new remote
Replies: 3
Views: 733

Re: Programming new remote

IIRC you can program 10 fobs to each car.

When I had 5 cars using the Lucas system I used my pscan to program 2 fobs to each car and another that worked on all of the cars.
by talkingcars
Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:43 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: 1998 1.8 Mgf Wont start - no spark
Replies: 12
Views: 1846

Re: 1998 1.8 Mgf Wont start - no spark

Hi and welcome to the forum

As this is a 13 year old thread it may be worth posting a new thread for more attention..

James
by talkingcars
Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MY 2005 TF 160s
Replies: 3
Views: 973

Re: MY 2005 TF 160s

Hi and welcome to the forum

Do you have a photo showing where they are as they don't sound standard.

James
by talkingcars
Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:39 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MG Magic Drls..any good? Do they still exist??
Replies: 9
Views: 2162

Re: MG Magic Drls..any good?

I did try making some for my MGF but it is currently in the pile marked "projects to finish".
by talkingcars
Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:37 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: New member. MGTF2002
Replies: 2
Views: 486

Re: New member. MGTF2002

Hi and welcome to the forum

James
by talkingcars
Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Another Electric MG F
Replies: 35
Views: 7321

Re: Another Electric MG F

A bit of a tease, I look foward to more....