Hi.
New to the fold. I'm Ian but usually known as Hammy. I have just got me a TF - 52 plate 1.8 (135) with sport pack. I think it's Antthracite in colour... that's not really a good start I know, but in sunshine it looks blue...ish.
It has an MG Heritage hardtop included, a new plastic rear window, metal seat belt hooks, chrome roll hoops, chrome soft top catches. Very pleased with it. I picked it up on Friday and today gave it good clean, polish and clean of the interior. Actually that took me 6 hours in total.. but it kept me out of the house... missus in a bad mood (usually about nothing in particular as usual) so I tend to find something todo which doesn't involve being within 10 feet of her
So, pleased to be joining here. This is my first MG - always wanted one. I ahve had a few MX5's- MK3 and MK1. I have a MK1 in my garage presently that I ahve been spending the past 2.5years stripping down completely and rebuilding ground up...including engine. My MX5 before that was a Mk3 which I resprayed - back to it's original winning blue. What started out with some spots of aluminium rust on the leading edge of the bonnet... ended up with me respraying the whole car
So, my MG. The head gasket had been done along with timing belt 4 years ago. There is some old looking oil in the header tank on the edges - just a little which previous owner said was residue from previous faulure. The coolant is orange and was last changed about 2 years ago when the coolant pipes nderneath were replaced. It's constantly at the level of the seam on the header tank. I am assuming this is correct yes? On the run, temperature gauge sits just below half way and after about 10-15 mins the oil temp gauge shows what i would judge as 80 degrees... is this correct. The heater blows hot and cold.
So, may I ask is all of the above all good or anything to worry about. I amaware paranoia is part of F/TF ownership... and I admit I am suffering from this
Today, the MIL lit. No idea why. It's stayed on (amber). Wasn't on yesterdya or Friday. The only thing that has changed was it absolutely pee'd down yesterday... I plugged in the heated rear window plug and I polished it... any clues or remedial fixes woud be very welcome, but I will search first.
So pleased to make your acquaintance.
Here's some pics from the missus avoiding, ;long drawn out machine polish clean