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Got it MOT'd!!!
After 2 years SORNED in the garage, charged the battery, started up, down for the MOT, passed.

Happy days.
Time for a service now.

Great stuff!!
Mine has been sorn for 2 years, pulled it out of the garage and gave it a onceover last weekend - made same decision!

I could see mine was very rotten before last MOT (UK). There are normally a few s/h on ebay, I got one, chucked it in the boot in case and the garage fitted it when it failed....I think a quick job if you've got the kit to undo/cut/drill the bolts. Maybe not so easy DIY.

No longer need these for my MGF, so clearing space in the garage - all new and unused.

ALL SOLD!!

Fitted a K&N filter, then went for a blast with a big grin on my face...!

Strange one I think - looking for some advice. MGF 1.8 VVC 1997. I was getting a small coolant leak dripping from below the alternator when I started up, for maybe a minute or two. Then it would stop. Thinking this was the water pump, I just got the MOT, + changed timing belt & new water pump. Went ...

K&N 57i. kit comes with a couple of flexi pipes to route underneath (I think). DIY. Remove the old air box, fit filter, add flexi piping if you like...not sure how much difference the piping will make, but the filter is supposedly good for a few extra BHP. I have one, just not fitted it yet. This wo...

LOL...I know where that is...almost my 'Local'!

Very nice it is too, especially if good weather.

Might see you there!

Mine looks a little like that..but is still in place.

I'm a little nervous on bumpy roads...

Was it a straightforward job to get it off? They don't seem to be too pricey for a s/h replacement?

New speakers!! Had been wondering why the stereo had not been sounding so good.... What I found - look at the cracks around that!: http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y390/robs12a/2015-06-07%2020.53.02_zpss26mtwmu.jpg http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y390/robs12a/2015-06-07%2020.53.21_zpsxlmfstav...

Hi,

Yes and yes! Will pm you.

MGF Boot rack (also fits MGTF) For Sale - SOLD! Original MG part VTF1000000, Max load 20Kg. Complete with all the rubbers etc for mounting, one key. In good condition - a little wear and tear, few small paint chips , and a little surface rust on a couple of the cross beams (shown in photos). I just ...

If the replacement part is going to be at least 10 years old, is there much benefit to it?

Think you just answered your own question!

Would be interested to know if anyone had actually changed it out, and cost etc.

Four new lower damper bushes. The fronts were in pretty poor shape...



Surprisingly only an advisory on the MOT a couple of weeks ago!

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Maybe try this first?

http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/DI ... /index.htm

Why didn't you take off the engine cover?

I did! It's the one underneath, pointing down - not enough room to get a spanner or socket wrench to it from above. Several scraped knuckles later I put it on the ramps and went upwards!

Changed the water temperature gauge sender - what a faff getting to that!

Then went for a spin with a big grin on my face as the needle sat steadily just just below half way...rather than not moving!

No advice I'm afraid, but a big dollop of sympathy! I just had to change the water temp gauge sender today. Damn near impossible to get too, as many things seem to be. Ended up getting to it from under the car with a multi extension socket set about 2 feet long and a spark plug socket.... Still, at ...

Here's a 'map' of the coolant system. You need to check every single joint and hose...
http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=397782

I just had mine up on ramps and found a single drip and a small pink stain from the lower radiator hose connector. Water level was going down verrrry slowly.