mowog73

Actually, there are two bushes in the gearbox that the clutch shaft rotates on, UNM100010. I only replaced the top bush when I changed the clutch shaft, my access was extremely limited, only about 15cm between the gearbox and the engine, not enough room to get to the lower bush.

Attached is information about how the MGF Cup Cars reinforced the shock mounts. Mike Satur makes a kit for reinforcing the rear mounts https://www.mikesatur.co.uk/-MGF-Rear-Shock-Reinforcement-Bracket-Kit

I installed an 'OEM' clutch from Rimmer back in 2018, it was a LUK brand clutch. Its been working very well since it was installed.

If you are installing a clutch, I'd recommend replacing the clutch lever with one with a grease nipple at the same time.

The SAIC version of the compressor is not a direct swap because the aircon pipe connections are different than the ones used on the earlier version of the compressor.

There must be an outfit that can rebuild these compressors. Aside from the mounting points, the compressor cannot be unique to the F/TF.

I just did a search and found the banner, it seems to be nicely done. And then I check the price to ship to Canada, £25! Man, eBay's shipping costs to Canada have gone through the roof.

I use fully synthetic oil (5w40 or 10W40 whichever is available) in both of our Fs. I use synthetic oil because I figure the oil is cheaper than engine work. If I wait to buy the oil on sale, there isn't much difference in cost.