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by Blackwell Bandit
Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:22 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Pre production MGF for sale on ebay
Replies: 17
Views: 2494

Re: Pre production MGF for sale on ebay

As far as pre production cars go I was working for Rover at the time and programmed the paint machines in No2 paint shop to accept the new PR3 (MGF), I think Volcano was water based paint introduced in the the new No3 Paint shop in which I was a project (control Engineer) and I remember many MGF bod...
by Blackwell Bandit
Mon May 01, 2017 5:15 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Battery drain
Replies: 2
Views: 1058

Re: RE: Re: Battery drain

There is a relay in the ECU that remains live for between ten and twelve minutes after the ignition is switched off, this is to allow the system to monitor coolant temp and run the radiator fan if need be. It isn't uncommon for this relay to stick open leaving the system live. It isn't the only cau...
by Blackwell Bandit
Sat Apr 29, 2017 12:47 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Car shaking at speed
Replies: 15
Views: 2069

Re: Car shaking at speed

How are the dampers, you can get the same symptoms if the dampers are shot.

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by Blackwell Bandit
Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Battery Charging
Replies: 9
Views: 626

Re: Battery Charging

But the second with running is wrong unless the pics are the wrong way round then yes it's ok

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by Blackwell Bandit
Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Battery Charging
Replies: 9
Views: 626

Re: Battery Charging

The first with the engine off is ok

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by Blackwell Bandit
Tue Mar 07, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: HT Leads
Replies: 16
Views: 1020

Re: HT Leads

One ay a time

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by Blackwell Bandit
Tue Mar 07, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: HT Leads
Replies: 16
Views: 1020

Re: HT Leads

Yes I have the MLR leads but only two as I have coil packs, I have not had a problem with them at all and recommend them.

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by Blackwell Bandit
Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Water useage
Replies: 8
Views: 663

Re: RE: Water useage

I have a receipt for the head gasket being done and car covered only 35k. I can smell warm antifreeze but never see any signs of a leak but have to top up header from time to time oil is clean and no signs of contamination can anyone help please? Replace the expansion tank cap, if it's failed you w...
by Blackwell Bandit
Mon Jan 09, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Will this '03 TF inlet mani fit my X Reg F?
Replies: 8
Views: 382

Re: Will this '03 TF inlet mani fit my X Reg F?

Different size injectors, yes the fueling is done by the ECU but if the injectors are a different flow rate ( imagine a 2mm hole against a 4mm hole) the results will confuse the ECU and probably result in rough running and engine light coming on, the injectors have markings on but I think 135's are ...
by Blackwell Bandit
Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:03 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Will this '03 TF inlet mani fit my X Reg F?
Replies: 8
Views: 382

Re: Will this '03 TF inlet mani fit my X Reg F?

Save doing it twice if there was a fault, better the devil you know, also if it's from a 135 they are diffent injectors ( flow rate ) so would over fuel

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by Blackwell Bandit
Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:38 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Will this '03 TF inlet mani fit my X Reg F?
Replies: 8
Views: 382

Re: Will this '03 TF inlet mani fit my X Reg F?

At least you know that they work, the supplied ones may be faulty, one less thing to worry about if you encounter running issues.

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by Blackwell Bandit
Fri Jan 06, 2017 3:54 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Will this '03 TF inlet mani fit my X Reg F?
Replies: 8
Views: 382

Re: Will this '03 TF inlet mani fit my X Reg F?

Yes I have the same, just transfer your sensors injectors etc and get new gaskets upper and lower, it's an easy job

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by Blackwell Bandit
Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Changing coolant pipes
Replies: 15
Views: 2719

Re: Changing coolant pipes

+1 for 4life

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by Blackwell Bandit
Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Poor quality exhaust front pipe and customer service.
Replies: 10
Views: 1343

Re: Poor quality exhaust front pipe and customer service.

Agreed, buy cheap buy twice is the old addage, always but stuff like that from a motor factors, that way you can inspect before purchase. Buyer beware !!

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by Blackwell Bandit
Thu Nov 24, 2016 2:49 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: ZX1 Extralube
Replies: 5
Views: 466

Re: ZX1 Extralube

Just use premium quality oil and filter on a regular basis, I have not seen any evidence that this additive would make any difference, if it was that good why have the major oilis suppliers not put in their product, or maybe they have under a different name and less price, use magnatec and change of...
by Blackwell Bandit
Wed Nov 23, 2016 2:36 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Rusty sill
Replies: 2
Views: 499

Re: Rusty sill

Unfortunately a lot of the rustproofing processes during build were deleted to save money, you will find early example F's with less rust. Thank John Towers for that one.

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by Blackwell Bandit
Fri Nov 11, 2016 11:09 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Inlet manifold question
Replies: 13
Views: 636

Re: Inlet manifold question

No you need the later type as far as I know

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by Blackwell Bandit
Tue Nov 01, 2016 1:26 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGF Trophy 160 Door Handle Blue
Replies: 3
Views: 269

Re: MGF Trophy 160 Door Handle Blue

www.Mgfntfbitz.co.uk they will post to Australia

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by Blackwell Bandit
Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:37 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: My photos from inside longbridge after tools down!! Part 4
Replies: 6
Views: 574

Re: My photos from inside longbridge after tools down!! Part 4

I see they are building retirement apartments where south engineering block used to be, I could move back into my old office [GRINNING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

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by Blackwell Bandit
Sun Sep 11, 2016 8:05 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Help - annoying misfire
Replies: 4
Views: 607

Re: Help - annoying misfire

Fuel pump ?

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