http://www.the-t-bar.com/ Discussion forum for MGF and MGTF enthusiasts. en Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:33:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.the-t-bar.com/images/tbargreen/misc/rss.png http://www.the-t-bar.com/ http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1529-Underseal&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:39:42 GMT Just thought I would ask before I start getting dirty. Has anyone undersealed their " f "? What did you use ? and any places to look out for, ie, hidden nooks and crannies. ? Equally anywhere to avoid for whatever reason.
I was thinking Waxoil but that floor pan looks as though it needs something heavier. ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop jfmarlow http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1529-Underseal http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1528-MEMing-up.&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:43:51 GMT We've got a mk1 VVC with a MEMS2J ecu, what is involved in upgrading to MEMS3? ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop talkingcars http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1528-MEMing-up. http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1527-Seat-removal&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:53:12 GMT Not the usual question - know about disconnecting the battery and leaving for at least 10 minutes for the SRS system to disarm. Question i have is... Not the usual question - know about disconnecting the battery and leaving for at least 10 minutes for the SRS system to disarm.

Question i have is - as i'm going to pick up new seats i was intending to remove the passenger seat, reconnecting the pre-tensioner with the seat out so that the sytem will still work.

The plan is then to install the new passenger seat and strap the new driver seat to it to bring it back.

Seems too simple - what have i overloooked? ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop Tigger http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1527-Seat-removal http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1526-Honister-Pass-today&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:15:27 GMT Here's a few pictures from today, running through Honister Pass.

Car park on top of Honister pass.


Halfway down.




Heading down to Buttermere.
]]> MGF/TF Pitstop David Aiketgate http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1526-Honister-Pass-today http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1525-Found-a-bypassed-sensor&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:04:43 GMT Having picked up a MGF last November and just got it out of the garage due to funds and lots of bits and pieces needing replaced, I came across a... Having picked up a MGF last November and just got it out of the garage due to funds and lots of bits and pieces needing replaced, I came across a connector in the engine bay which was taped up. Being curious I found a loop of wire across the 2 wire connector. So I started the engine and pulled the wire out. The warning lamp for overheated engine bay comes on and goes out when the wire is replaced. I would, obviously, like to have the proper sensor fitted and was wondering if anyone can help with where it should be and where to get a new one as it's been bypassed for a reason.....
It's a 98 K series and I found the wiring on the far right hand side beside the ECU.

Thanks, Keith ]]> Itsmeontbar http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1525-Found-a-bypassed-sensor http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1524-Hello-from-Italy&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:25:58 GMT Hi there

I'm Massimo from Milan (Italy) and I have a 1999 MGF 75° Anniversary. Currently I'm member of one of the most popular Italian Clubs which are dealing with this car (F/TF) but I do not despise to know other fans of it. So I popped in here to say hello to everyone :bye: and share the passion for this :quote:grumpy:quote: car which provides joys and pains at the same moment:daz:
It is no surprise that my electronic signature states:

"If something is smelling awful, that is chemistry
If something is green and moving, that is biology
If something doesn't work, that is physics or my MGF"

Despite of it I wouldn't ever change my little one for anything else!
Nice to be here!!!! Congratulations on this forum which is very well done! ]]> Welcome - Introductions please! katomax http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1524-Hello-from-Italy http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1523-Brake-Upgrade&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:01:36 GMT I'm thinking about upgrading the wheels and brakes on our MK 1....

Are these a reasonable price?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-TF-160-RED-...es_CarParts_SM

What goes on with the rear brakes regarding upgrades?

Thanks ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop laz1957 http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1523-Brake-Upgrade http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1522-I-dont-believe-it&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:16:36 GMT Went to take Silver Lady for a blast,the wind and showers over the last few days had deposited what looked like a fine layer of muck on the... Went to take Silver Lady for a blast,the wind and showers over the last few days had deposited what looked like a fine layer of muck on the windscreen. So keys in start engine,press windscreen wash stalk, flick wipers on . Then a loud clunk and only one wiper working, rest of the mech in bits. Loud stream of expletives!!!!

Dont yah just love it, got to laugh
Chris ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop Quicksilver http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1522-I-dont-believe-it http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1521-Hello-from-West-Yorkshire&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:49:40 GMT After a lot of hard thinking on whether i should keep my 'tiff' or get rid of her, i have decided to keep and thought i would join a forum. ]]> Welcome - Introductions please! RaggaSmurf http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1521-Hello-from-West-Yorkshire http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1520-SS-exhaust-from-Rimmer-Bros.&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:01:24 GMT Thruflow Exhaust... Thruflow Exhaust ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop David Aiketgate http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1520-SS-exhaust-from-Rimmer-Bros. http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1519-Trophy-80th-Anniversary-16-quot-wheel-centres&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:03:57 GMT Hi everyone, Finally got my wheels but now need centre caps.Been on ebay and found some for MGF but it states that they will not fit Trophy... Hi everyone,
Finally got my wheels but now need centre caps.Been on ebay and found some for MGF but it states that they will not fit Trophy wheels.The hole in the wheel is approximately 44mm and the recess for the cap lip is approximately 55mm.As this is a fairly common upgrade can someone please verify if the centres from a 2000 1.8 will fit.
Regards Neil ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop neilowen1 http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1519-Trophy-80th-Anniversary-16-quot-wheel-centres http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1518-Head-Gasket-just-when-things-were-going-ok&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:29:18 GMT Hi, You know when all is ok something is bound to happen, well, noticed a drop ever so slight (1cm) in the expansion bottle, topped it to the... Hi,

You know when all is ok something is bound to happen, well, noticed a drop ever so slight (1cm) in the expansion bottle, topped it to the seam. This happened twice. Took the engine bay cover off and found a trickle of water on the top join between the gear box and cylinder head.

Since this I wiped this area clean and re-examined today and found a trickle of water at the front of the clyinder head and main block. No mayo in the engine or dip stick or the coolant cap all clean. No raise in water or oil temp, checked hoses no leaks and air locks either, so once a pressure test is completed then I will know further.....

I read through all the old receipts (2 years old) as it mentioned a head gasket and skimmed head using the upgraded gasket kit, but when taking out all the sound proofing to access the engine bay cover I found a small plastic bag.
This bag contained 2 stainless steel dowels, I can only assume these were for the new kit and never used!

Waiting on the mobile mechanic Russell to arrange a date for a fix...........and while he is at it, he offers option packages, i've gone for C as it includes cam belt change, water pump, thermostate etc so the road will be a fair quieter for the next few weeks.

any other ideas or mechanics please post a reply

regards ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop wilddog http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1518-Head-Gasket-just-when-things-were-going-ok http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1517-Simple-T-Bar&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:23:17 GMT Hey guys, I've switched to the silver theme to try and speed the t bar up a bit for me... it's helped a tad on the old iPhone but...

is there a way to take the forum back to the old school? is in very simple with just the different areas? (ideally just the t-bar general chat bit, Tech section, how-tos and the for sale bit) i dont use any of the other areas

mainly i'd like to get rid of all the extra bits that are now on as well, i know all the teccys out there will love em but i like things i can fix with a hammer lol.... i dont have twitter, my face or any of thoes other things, so there just "getting in the way" as it were and slowing me down

thanks admin guys, just want a simple t-bar back lol ]]> Adam-MGTF http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1517-Simple-T-Bar http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1516-Hey&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:32:21 GMT hey there i just thought i would introduce myself on here My names james im 20 and am the proud owner of a mg tf 135. im fairly new to these cars... hey there
i just thought i would introduce myself on here
My names james im 20 and am the proud owner of a mg tf 135.
im fairly new to these cars so i hope you all dont mind if i ask a question or two and hopefully ill be able to give some useful advice.

thanks
james ]]> Welcome - Introductions please! dizdaman http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1516-Hey http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1515-Future-proofing-the-suspension-wheel-arch-areas&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:57:36 GMT Hi folks,

I think I need checked into an asylum, because I've decided it's my goal to rust and corrosion proof as much of the car as humanly possible. Forgetting the subframes for a moment (those can be done later, they're not exactly going anywhere) my current task is the suspension and wheel arch area. Also forget the brake pipes and where they connect to the brake flexi as this area is "ok" until heavy corrosion requires their replacement (and will be upgraded when replaced).

My thoughts are thus; purchase new track rods, wishbones, dampners and anti-roll bars. Then get them galvanised and completely sealed. Throw away the crappy rubber bushes and replace with polybush throughout, front and back. Obviously these will be purchased over time and not as a lump sum, since I do not want a second mortgage, haha.

What am I missing or are there any pitfalls with this I should be aware of? I'm very wary about doing anything to the drive flanges or drive shafts to make them more corrosion proof, though I would certainly like to as my rear shafts and flanges look like I've put them in the dishwater with half a ton of salt.

I've been wanting to do this ever since I changed my brake discs and went "ugh!" since the entire wheel arch area looked like a lump of rust. :shake: ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop MikeKnight http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1515-Future-proofing-the-suspension-wheel-arch-areas