Gavin207

Took a picture of the float with my endoscope today - you can see the hole for the magnet in the float. Next is to try reinserting it with my trusty surgical clamp.

No it's a cylindrical 'bar' magnet

I have a feeling that the float and magnet are assembled before the two halves of the tank are welded together so reinserted the magnet could be a challenge.

Does any one know where the magnet inserts? Is it in the bottom or side of the float? Any photos of a dismantled expansion tank would be a great help if anyone has a failed tank.

In case anyone is interested the magnet is 2mm in diameter and 20mm long.

I have a 2004 MG TF with the original coolant alarm fitted when I recently check the coolant level I found the needle magnet lying in the bottom of the expansion tank I've read about these magnets becoming detached and wondered if anyone has any experience of reattaching the magnet to the float

I've got exactly the same issue, currently getting around 1000miles per 100ml of gearbox oil.

So went to the local independent key cutting shop £6.50 so job done.

I've recently acquired an original luggage rack complete with locks and a single key. I've read that these were allegedly made by Thule and consequently Thule keys can be bought as replacements. However the key I have has a four digit number 99xx, and an Internet search doesn't bring up any Thule keys numbered in this format. I happen to have a Thule roof rack of similar vintage and the keys for that are a different shape and numbered Nxxx.

Before I take the lock and key to Timpsons does anyone know if these keys can be bought on the Internet by number?

I've got a late '04 TF, so no engine bay sensor and I've had a similar issue, however with the engine bay fan running if I turn the ignition off the engine bay fan goes off - no run on as suggested here? Is this correct?