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by Skiddaw
Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Engine Cooling system modification
Replies: 2
Views: 458

Re: Engine Cooling system modification

Thanks,
Sounds a simple idea. I love this car. first car I have had in ages that I can tinker with
I Think I will revert back to the original wiring when I get a couple of days clear to check everything.
by Skiddaw
Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Engine Cooling system modification
Replies: 2
Views: 458

Engine Cooling system modification

Hi All, I am getting to know my mgf (p reg) and have issues I am trying to sort out. going through the reciepts the previous owner had the cooling system altered so both fans come on at the same time. It also appears that a new temp sensor has been fitted making the brown one redundent for the purpo...
by Skiddaw
Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: I needed a car it was in budget so....
Replies: 7
Views: 461

Re: I needed a car it was in budget so....

Thanks for your replies, Mykel. I look at that hood, the frame is fine so that would work if I get my needle and thread out. I am worried that the rad and engine bay fans are not cutting in. I have checked the fuses and relay all ok. If I short the two feed sockets on the relay the fans cut in, if I...
by Skiddaw
Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: I needed a car it was in budget so....
Replies: 7
Views: 461

Re: I needed a car it was in budget so....

Hi,
The hood is tatty with a few too many marks. Can they be recovered? Also rear window is very opaque. Need a hood cover and storm cover. Apart from that it is fine.
by Skiddaw
Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: Anglia MGF
Topic: Welcome - new visitors read me first.
Replies: 38
Views: 7886

Re: Welcome - new visitors read me first.

Hi, Just got my vvc a week ago, I needed a car didnt have a lot of cash it was a toss up between an old mondeo or this cheeky little red number gathering dust. Mechanicals sound, body work generally good but needs some TLC. more history than Windsor Castle (mg owners club sticker was the previous ow...
by Skiddaw
Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:27 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Worried about cooling fans
Replies: 4
Views: 443

Re: Worried about cooling fans

Hi, Thanks for your reply. I have read numerous posts and I am a bit woried about the dreaded HGF although all looks fine so far (oil, coolant and running temps) I disconected the engine temp sensor (the brown one) put the ignition on (engine not running) and the engine bay fan and radiator fan did ...
by Skiddaw
Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:38 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Worried about cooling fans
Replies: 4
Views: 443

Worried about cooling fans

Hi All, Any help would be apreciated. I have an early (p) mgf temps all ok but rocker cover feels very hot when taking cover off after a run. I have checked the fuses in the dash and under bonnet and replaced the relay. Fans come on when I bridge the two relay feeds (86 and 30 I think) but the fans ...
by Skiddaw
Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: I needed a car it was in budget so....
Replies: 7
Views: 461

I needed a car it was in budget so....

Hi All Just brought myself an mgf p reg cof red (nice) in reasonable nick, with loads of history hg done 3000 miles ago for a grand. I needed a car, I had a grand it was a hot day, it was sitting there all sad and lonely so I gave it a home. My mgf and me come from Felixstowe on the suffolk coast so...