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by Rob Bell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:47 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Knobs to you
Replies: 9
Views: 765

Re: Knobs to you

Trick is not to remove all the thread - I don't remember the length of the threaded section off the top of my head, but it is more than sufficient. I reckon you'll be able to knock off a good 25mm without difficulty.

And yes, a hacksaw. It takes a while, but it will go through. ;)
by Rob Bell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 1:44 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: mgf exhaust heat shields
Replies: 32
Views: 3305

Re: mgf exhaust heat shields

Bolts visible in the above picture are the cam cover bolts as Richard says. :)
by Rob Bell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 1:42 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Oil Change
Replies: 2
Views: 1937

Re: Oil Change

Nice one :thumbsu:

Mind you, really not that hard to pop off the engine cover - I tend to follow the same method that Tim used: http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/DI ... change.htm - but there again, if you can use the existing remote filler neck, why not? :)
by Rob Bell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: F sounds like a beetle
Replies: 29
Views: 1779

Re: F sounds like a beetle

It's the lower cable - YBD101250. http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID000061 You're right, not cheap! Last time I replaced mine, I am sure I did pay that much! Mind you, that was before MG Rover went belly-up...
by Rob Bell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 12:26 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: Exhaust Manifold or advice to fix it... and support bracket
Replies: 7
Views: 643

Re: Exhaust Manifold or advice to fix it... and support brac

I'll see whether I can track down a manifold Richard - it may be burried in the garden shed... I'll let you know!
by Rob Bell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: Rear light protective covers - MG F / TF
Replies: 16
Views: 2884

Re: Rear light protective covers - MG F / TF

Ooooohhh!!! Those! Sorry, didn't twig earlier. :oops:
by Rob Bell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: MG6 VIP Launch Event
Replies: 35
Views: 3482

Re: MG6 VIP Launch Event

The Chinese-owned company made the decision last week to wind up production of the TF. It blames dwindling demand and component supply problems for invalidating the business case for the car. Interesting that this has only just been made official; it must be at least 6 months since the last TF was ...
by Rob Bell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Oh B****r!!!
Replies: 41
Views: 2866

Re: Oh B****r!!!

Sounds very reasonable! Wouldn't help in a rear impact, unless you had split screen and a second camera pointing to the rear?
by Rob Bell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:16 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: white alloy wheels
Replies: 38
Views: 2815

Re: white alloy wheels

Annoyingly, I was going to paint a set of 5-spoke alloys white, only to discover that some theiving scum bag had stolen them. So I haven't done it. So I don't have the picture to show you. IMO 5-spoke wheels would look pretty good in white. The MPi Mk1 6-spoke alloys would look a bit clumsy I think ...
by Rob Bell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:12 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Knobs to you
Replies: 9
Views: 765

Re: Knobs to you

You could fit a Mk2 (MY2000 or TF) gear lever. To do this involves removal of the seat(s), centre console trim and then the gear lever assembly. It's not too hard, but let's face it, a lot easier to cut an inch off the top of the existing lever. The alternative is to use an after market gear knob th...
by Rob Bell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:04 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: F sounds like a beetle
Replies: 29
Views: 1779

Re: F sounds like a beetle

Most common area of failure is at the gearbox end - I wouldn't want to invest in buying the complete set. If you disconnect the cable at the gearbox, the fractured segment (often just a couple of centimetres long) will just fall out, and you'll have the diagnosis confirmed. And then buy the new part...
by Rob Bell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: MGF battery drain solved
Replies: 7
Views: 7278

Re: MGF battery drain solved

There are companies out there who can repair surface mount components on PCBs like this - I posted the information on one regarding the repair of the Pektron body (security) control unit. Not sure that they have experience with with the motorola MEMS, but it won't be beyond their capabilities :)
by Rob Bell
Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: mgf tf mike satur complete rear quad lights
Replies: 26
Views: 2008

Re: mgf tf mike satur complete rear quad lights

For anyone wanting to know what these look like (not pimmles1's car I don't think?), see image below:

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by Rob Bell
Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: FOR SALE MGF HOOD * BRAND NEW * £250
Replies: 5
Views: 733

Re: FOR SALE MGF HOOD * BRAND NEW * £250

Absolutely - could be of interest to someone! I already have one of these squirrelled away (as you do). ;)
by Rob Bell
Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: Exhaust Manifold or advice to fix it... and support bracket
Replies: 7
Views: 643

Re: Exhaust Manifold or advice to fix it... and support brac

Support bracket is not absolutely essential.

I have a 4-stud down pipe with the lambda boss. Currently an old spark plug screwed into it. I think that I may have a four stud exhaust manifold too - I'll have a look for you.
by Rob Bell
Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: Rear light protective covers - MG F / TF
Replies: 16
Views: 2884

Re: Rear light protective covers - MG F / TF

Excuse my ignorance, but what are "protective rear light covers"? Not seen these before?
by Rob Bell
Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:41 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: MGF Wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 531

Re: MGF Wanted

jonthevicar wrote:I think I may have found one....
Details to follow
Nice one - do let us know! :thumbsu:
by Rob Bell
Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: 2000 MG MGF SILVER Convertible
Replies: 6
Views: 580

Re: 2000 MG MGF SILVER Convertible

It's a nice example - and it looks as though tr03bor has had a couple of offers already. Good luck! As this is a free ads section, I don't really see why people can't come on here to advertise. I think the projects appeal to many of us already with one car, but some people may come onto owners' foru...
by Rob Bell
Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: Some bits needed to bring Millie back!
Replies: 6
Views: 557

Re: Some bits needed to bring Millie back!

I've also got a HAM boot lid, and might be able to help with the sun visor (if driver's side? I did have a spare passenger side, but that's now u/s thanks to 3 year old son...) Potentially got a couple of spare door hinges (in good condition from donor car) Have a spare down pipe (early 4-stud fitti...
by Rob Bell
Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: mgf exhaust heat shields
Replies: 32
Views: 3305

Re: mgf exhaust heat shields

Yes, there are two either side of the exhaust manifold, and there is another between the boot floor and the back box. My car has none of these, and I've never had any problems - MoT or otherwise. Boot gets a little warm though. And I should get around to fitting one to protect the alternator at leas...