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SASteve
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Joined: Mon Jan 04, 2021 6:35 am
MGF Register Region: Eastern Australia

New member from Adelaide, South Australia

Post by SASteve » Mon Jan 04, 2021 6:51 am

Hi
My name is Steve, I recently sold my MGB and bought a 2002 TF 135 with only 55,000km on the clock and I love it! The B was great but the TF is much more practical as a daily drive.
It’s BRG with a biscuit interior, appears sound mechanically but the previous owner had let a few things go appearance wise, which I’m working my way through.
I imagine I’ll be logging into the forum from time to time for advice and assistance, but in the meantime any general advice from owners of similar cars please? My catalog from Rimmers is on it’s way...
I’m not a mechanic, happy to have a go at tidying but I won’t touch anything that may interfere with the running!
Cheers

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colintf
Committee Member & Regional Rep
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MGF Register Region: Devon & Cornwall
Model of Car: MG PA TF160 ZTV8
Location: Bristol / Cornwall (back home!)
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Re: New member from Adelaide, South Australia

Post by colintf » Mon Jan 04, 2021 11:06 am

Hi Steve
and welcome, there's a couple of others in Australia that I know might be able to help, as and when needed
cheers
Colin

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nigelandjo
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MGF Register Region: Somerset & Dorset
Model of Car: TF85th,TF135,Trophy
Location: Berrow
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Re: New member from Adelaide, South Australia

Post by nigelandjo » Mon Jan 04, 2021 9:14 pm

Welcome.

General advice ~ keep an eye on the coolant level in the expansion tank and drive gently until the oil / water are fully warmed up. Get the top down ad enjoy :)
Nigel May
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SASteve
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MGF Register Region: Eastern Australia

Re: New member from Adelaide, South Australia

Post by SASteve » Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:59 am

Thanks Nigel
At the moment I’m spending more time tidying and polishing than driving but we have some sunny days ahead and my motto has always been that the roof is like an umbrella, only goes up when it’s raining.
Cheers!

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194mn
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Joined: Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:07 am
MGF Register Region: Eastern Australia
Model of Car: MG TF 2004

Re: New member from Adelaide, South Australia

Post by 194mn » Tue Jan 05, 2021 6:01 am

Hello Steve, Karcraft Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney is also a good contact for parts. http://www.karcraft.com.au

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talkingcars
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MGF Register Region: South East
Model of Car: mk1 VVC
Location: West Sussex
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Re: New member from Adelaide, South Australia

Post by talkingcars » Sat Jan 09, 2021 11:36 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum

James
Home to black Alfa 159 3.2 V6 Q4, blue MGZR160, green MGF VVC and grey MGF 1.8i, and red MG Maestro T16.

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