1998 MGF repair project of a fabulous car
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1998 MGF repair project of a fabulous car
My beautiful MGF blew head gasket on the way to work this morning She was first registered in June 1998 and has only done 38,000 miles. Last MOT in October 2022 and spent £500 on new brake pads and discs. Spends most of it's life in dry storage. RAC recovery said today that there are usually corrosion issues on the chassis but he commented that this was was in really good condition and he was surprised by that. I would like to think that this a good project for an enthusiast to make the best of this car. It also has a hard top with cover. There is also a full body protective cover as well as a roof top cover. There is no visible sign of corrosion on the arches and overall is (as various technicians have commented) in really good condition.
If you are interested in making an offer please get in touch, photos are available. The car can be viewed in Deeside, North Wales CH5 area
If you are interested in making an offer please get in touch, photos are available. The car can be viewed in Deeside, North Wales CH5 area
- David Dixon
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- MGF Register Region: North West
- Model of Car: MGTF 135
- Location: Brampton, Cumbria.
Re: 1998 MGF repair project of a fabulous car
Why not get it fixed yourself, John Woods Motorcare are not far away from Deeside being in Mold. They are familiar with F/TF.
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- Model of Car: MGF
- Location: Weymouth
Re: 1998 MGF repair project of a fabulous car
I agree with David, it might be possible to fix the car. I would get the engine looked at to see what damage has been done by the blown head gasket and take it from there. If the rest of the car is good then it's probably worth investing in it.
Re: 1998 MGF repair project of a fabulous car
Hi Guys, thanks for your replies, unfortunately I have too much on my plate at the moment with house renovations. The MGF was only ever my fun car for very occasional use. So still looking for someone more committed than myself to make me an offer.
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- Model of Car: MGF
- Location: Weymouth
Re: 1998 MGF repair project of a fabulous car
Hope it goes to a good home. Although not rare the good ones that are left need preserving!
- Rob Bell
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Re: 1998 MGF repair project of a fabulous car
Would be good to get some pictures posted of the MG?
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- MGF Register Region: South East
- Model of Car: TF 135 Sunstorm
- Location: South East
Re: 1998 MGF repair project of a fabulous car
It would be worth you changing the head gasket or dropping a good 2nd hand engine into it. Looking at values at present you wont get much for it sadly as a non runner so would be best advised to do the work and either keep or sell on as a running car. I was talking to Darren at Mgfntfbitz the other day who mentioned he has several tested engines. Ask around friends and neighbours for a car enthusiast they know who would give you a hand with the spanner wielding for beer money.
- c13amb
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- MGF Register Region: North West
- Model of Car: MGTF 135
- Location: Wirral
Re: 1998 MGF repair project of a fabulous car
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Contact Adam at John Woods Motorcare ...known him for years and he looks after my TF..only in Mold so near to you worth a call at least?
Contact Adam at John Woods Motorcare ...known him for years and he looks after my TF..only in Mold so near to you worth a call at least?
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- Model of Car: TF 135 Sunstorm
- Location: South East
Re: 1998 MGF repair project of a fabulous car
Find a friend or relative that will let you store it on their drive until you have time to look at it.