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  • Good news is that this particular MGF lives once again.

    Retraced a few steps on the back of great advice from Cobber - fuel pressure/flow rate test which threw up a few issues. Replaced the fuel filter as advised (despite fuel filter being new) - and started first time - go figure.

    Pulls as it should, idles at right speed, seems a little lumpy when pulling away in 1st at junctions after running for 10-15 mins, but maybe just needs some miles in it.

    Thanks to Cobber for the advice matey
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  • Thanks all - one of the reasons I love this forum, never a shortage of solutions, advice and experience!

    ODB Test only showed a faulty coolant sensor, which has now been replaced and ODB not showing any fault codes (annoyingly)
    Forgot to add its had a new ignition coil too.

    Cobber - Thanks, fuel pressure check tomorrow and get the muti-meter into the sensors. Couple of the old plugs when pulled did look fairly 'washed' - but then it had been cranking a fair amount and not starting - other 2 were blackened and had carbon build ups. In terms of exhaust, it had a new flexipipe last Nov - but will have a look at the rest while its on the jacks.

    Airportable - love this little motor and would begrudgingly replace with another. This one is a Japanese spec, bodywork and paintwork are very straight, no rot, no major dings and only just gone through 30k miles. Got it for pennies so it owes me nothing, but as is the norm with older motors - repairs and maintenance have hugely outstripped the original purchase price!

    Cheers

    SAT
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  • oldmgfguy created a new forum post in MGF/TF Pitstop
    97 MGF Non-VVC
    Daily runner for last 2 years, no issues at all
    Non-starter after 2 days not used (garaged). Turns over but doesn't fire.

    Has:
    Strong spark, compression, correct timing, fuel (smells like it might be getting too much?) but still won't fire

    Replaced:
    Battery, ignition coil lead, plugs, coolant sensor, crank sensor, fuel & air filter
    Had the HG and water pump replaced before I bought it.

    Checked:
    Fuses, earthing points, relays, inertia cutoff switch, timing belt and timing etc

    Alarm/immobiliser all working as should. Fuel pump primes as normal.
    Has never lost coolant or dropped oil etc, has started first time everytime in last 2 years
    Just won't fire - head scratching time now - any advice before I cut my losses and sell as a non-runner

    Cheers
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