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DISCLAIMER - PLEASE NOTE
These guides have been compiled to allow others to see what T-Bar members have done to their cars. The 'How to' guides are intended to show the knowledge acquired, through text, pictures and video, and are purely for demonstrational purposes. Use in any projects that you may carry out yourself is purely at your own risk. No responsibility for errors or omissions, in the information here is undertaken. Damage or injury is entirely at the risk of the individual. Hopefully the guides will be of benefit to MG owners as they were intended to be. We have tried to ensure accuracy, but if you note any error(s) please let us know.

Do not attempt to carry out any work on your car, especially on vital parts, unless you feel competent to do so. Ensure that you carry out any work safely. Always think safety first, and never put yourself in danger.



(Scroll down for the Alphabetical listing & Video 'how to' section).

HOW TO USE THE T-BAR, MGF FORUM & MGTF FORUM FEATURES - Explanatory videos.

ALARM
Alarm - Operating the self test system.
Fan Fuse Alarm - Fitting an audible warning, fan failure device.
Fob Battery - Replacement guide.
Fob, alarm - Cleaning the fob switches.
Fob Alarm Failure - Solder repair the key fobs battery cage.

ANCILLARIES
Airscarf and defroster - Warm your upper back regions, defrost and demist a frozen rear screen.
Airscarf warm air mods - Use the warm air mod for drying carpets and melting frozen washer water.
Alternator Belt - Replacing a badly adjusted or loose alternator belt.
Alternator Belt - Adjusting an ill fitting alternator belt.
Alternator - Replacement guide.
Boot Release Remote - Internal boot release switch mod.
Centre Console - Priming and painting guide.
Centre Console - Replacement guide.
Clock adjustment video. - Changing the time display setting.
Fan Fuse Alarm - Fitting an audible warning, fan failure device.
Fob Battery - Replacing the battery.
Fob, alarm - Cleaning the fob switches.
Fob Alarm Failure - Solder repair the key fobs battery cage.
Fuel Filler Cap - Polishing guide.
Funnel (makeshift - touring) - Prevent oil and water spillage.
Handbrake gaiter - Replacement guide.
Heated rear Plastic window - Internal heater fitting mod.
Heated Windscreen Washers - Warming the washer pipes to prevent ice build up.
IACV - Removal, cleaning and replacing the valve.
IACV - Replacement guide.
Instrument Binnacle - Repair guide.
Locking Wheel nuts - Replacement guide.
OBD-2 Fault code reader - How to read OBD-2 codes.
OBD-2 Fault Codes - Code explanations.
Side Air Intakes - Adding side air intake scoops.
Stepper Motor - Removal, cleaning and replacement guide.
Stepper motor - Replacement guide.
Windstop fitting advice - How to fit an OEM wind stop.
Windscreen wiper failure - Applying a temporary 'get you home', emergency fix.
Windscreen Wiper Motor and Linkages - Replacement guide.
Windstop height reduction - Reduce the windstop height, preventing window scratches occurring.

BATTERY
Reserved for members future topics & submissions. Suitable contributions are welcome.

BODYWORK
Aerial Topper - To assist you in finding where your car is parked.
Boot Release Remote - Internal boot release switch mod.
Bumper Front - Removal guide.
Bumper Rear - Replacement guide.
Engine Access Panel - Removal guide (with hoops fitted).
Engine Access Panel - Removal guide.
Scuttle Panel - Removal and replacement guides.
Windstop height reduction - Reduce the windstop height, preventing window scratches occurring.

BRAKES
Brake pad challenges - A cautionary tale - Good advice, worth reading.
Brake Disc Removal (stuck discs) - Removal guide.
Brake Discs AP Front - Replacement guide.
Brakes - Rear caliper replacement guide.
Brake Discs Rear - Replacement guide.
Brake Hoses - Replacement guide - stainless steel braided hoses.
Handbrake Cable - Replacement guide.
Handbrake Cables - Adjustment guide.
Handbrake light - Flickering display light remedy.
Handbrake Rear Callipers - Refurbishing guide.

CLEANING & DETAILING
Cleaning Products - Recommended products.
Paintwork - Claying guide.
Paintwork - Cleaning guide.
Paintwork - How to achieve a polished 'Wet Look'.

CLUTCH
Clutch - Replacement guide.
Clutch Slave Cylinder - Servicing guide.

COOLING SYSTEM
Coolant system - Servicing guide - Bleeding and filling.
Coolant Pipes underfloor - Replacement guide.
Fan Fuse Alarm - Fitting an audible warning, fan failure device.
Low Coolant Alarm - Installation guide.
Radiator - Replacement guide.
Thermostat (PRT) Pressure Relief - Replacement guide.

ECU - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
Emerald ECU on MGF VVC mems 1/ 2 - Installation guide.

ELECTRICS
Aerial Topper - To assist you in finding where your car is parked.
Alarm - Operating the self test system.
Alternator Belt - Replacement guide.
Alternator Belt - Adjustment guide.
Alternator - Replacement guide.
Boot Release Remote - Internal boot release switch mod.
Bulb List - Locations and the correct bulbs to use.
Bulb Number Plate Lights - Replacement guide.
Bulb Side repeater - Replacement guide.
Circuit Diagrams - Access guide.
Clock adjustment - Adjustment guide.
Fan Fuse Alarm - Fitting an audible warning, fan failure device.
Fob Battery - Replacement guide.
Fob, alarm - Cleaning the fob switches.
Fob Alarm Failure - Solder repair the key fobs battery cage.
Heated rear Plastic window - Internal heater fitting mod.
Heater Controls - Illumination guide.
Heater Motor - Removal and replacement guides.
Hesitation - Solution discovered.
Low Coolant Alarm - A homemade solution.
OBD-2 Fault code reader - How to read OBD-2 codes.
OBD-2 Fault Codes - Code explanations.
Plasma Dials - Fitting guide.
Puddle lights - Fitting guide.
Puddle lights version 2 - An alternative puddle light setup.
Sensors - Output readings.
Steering left - EPAS - Rectification guide.
Stepper Motor - Removal, cleaning and replacement.
Stepper motor - Replacement guide.
Windscreen wiper failure - Applying a temporary 'get you home', emergency fix.
Windscreen Wiper Motor and Linkages - Replacement guide.

ENGINE
Cam belt - Replacement guide.
Cam belt timing - Pics and tips.
Crank Pulley and gear replacement - Removal and replacement guide.
Engine Access Panel - Removal guide, hoops fitted.
Engine Access Panel - Removal guide.
Engine - Removal guide.
Engine mounting, Offside - Replacement guide
Engine options - MGF - MGTF Engine range.
Exhaust Backbox - Replacement guide.
Exhaust Daytona - Sound demonstration.
Exhaust Flexi Pipe - Replacement guide.
Exhaust Manifold and Flexi pipe - Replacement guide.
Headgaskets - by David Aiketgate
Headgaskets - by Russell Walsh
Hesitation - Solution discovered.
IACV - Removal, cleaning and replacing the valve.
IACV - Replacement guide.
Induction Kit - Fitting guide.
Low Coolant Alarm - A homemade solution.
OBD-2 Fault code reader - How to read OBD-2 codes.
OBD-2 Fault Codes - Code explanations.
Sensors - Output readings.
Stepper Motor - Removal, cleaning and replacement.
Stepper motor - Replacement guide.
Thermostat (PRT) Pressure Relief - Replacement guide.
Throttle body 48mm - Modification guide.
Throttle Cable - Replacement guide.
Torque Settings MGF - Torque values.
Torque Tamer - Replacement guide.

EXHAUST
Exhaust Backbox - Replacement guide.
Exhaust Daytona - Sound demonstration.
Exhaust Flexi Pipe - Replacement guide.
Exhaust Manifold and Flexi pipe - Replacement guide.

EXTERIOR
Aerial Topper - To assist you in finding where your car is parked.
Boot Release Remote - Internal boot release switch mod.
Bumper Front - Replacement guide.
Bumper Rear - Replacement guide.
Cleaning Products - Recommended products.
Door Window Cheater - Replacement guide.
Door Mirror Glass - Glass replacement guide.
Door Mirror (Manual) - Replacement guide.
Door Window Seals - Adjustment guide.
Fuel Filler Cap Lock - Replacement guide.
Fuel Filler Cap - Polishing guide.
Grills - Replace and refurbish guide.
Locking Wheel nuts - Replacement guide.
Paintwork - How to achieve a polished 'Wet Look'.
Side Air Intakes - Fitting guide.
Splitter K&H - Fitting guide.
Windscreen wiper failure - Applying a temporary 'get you home', emergency fix.
Windscreen Wiper Motor and Linkages - Replacement guide.
Windstop height reduction - Reduce the windstop height, preventing window scratches occurring.

FUELLING
Fuel Filler Cap Lock - Replacement guide.
Induction Kit - Fitting guide.
OBD-2 Fault code reader - How to read OBD-2 codes.
OBD-2 Fault Codes - Code explanations.
Throttle body 48mm - Modification guide.
Throttle Cable - Replacement guide.

GEARBOX
Clutch - Replacement guide.
Clutch Slave Cylinder - - Servicing guide.
Gear Change - Improvement guide.
Gear lever Gaiter - Replacement guide.
Gearbox - Filling guide.
Gear cables - Replacement guide.

GENERAL
Buying an MGF or MGTF - What you should look for.
Engine options - MGF - MGTF Engine range.
Finding things on the car - Parts location guide.
Jacking up an MGF or MGTF car - Correct 'Jack up' points on an MGF or MGTF car.
Models of F/TF - MGF - MGTF Models list.
OBD-2 Fault code reader - How to read OBD-2 codes.
OBD-2 Fault Codes - Code explanations.
Paint Codes - Paint codes with linked photos.
Paintwork - Claying guide.
Paintwork - Cleaning guide.
Paintwork - How to achieve a polished 'Wet Look'.
Part numbers - Finding part numbers.
Sensors - Output readings.
Service 15k - 15000 mile servicing guide.
Torque Settings MGF - Torque settings guide.
Towing - Towing advice.
Vin number - Explained.
Wandering - Rectification guide.
Weekly Checks - Maintenance guide.
Xpart Centre - Locations guide.

GUIDES - Members submissions
David Aiketgate.
CJJ.
Broon.
Adam Elphick.

HEAD GASKET
Headgaskets - by David Aiketgate
Headgaskets - by Russell Walsh

HEATING
Airscarf and defroster - Warm your upper back regions, defrost and demist a frozen rear screen.
Airscarf warm air mods - Warm air mods for drying carpets and melting frozen washer water.
Heater Air intake - Upgrading guide.
Heater Controls - Illumination guide.
Heater Motor - Replacement guide.
Rear window, glass heating element repair guide - Repair guide.

IGNITION SYSTEM.
Hesitation - Solution discovered.

INSTRUMENTS
Clock adjustment - Adjustment guide.
Instrument Binnacle - Repair guide.
Instrument Cluster warning lights - Display guide.
Instrument Cluster - Iluminated Needles - Fitting guide.
Lights Interior leds - Fitting guide.
Plasma Dials - Fitting guide.

INTERIOR
Air bag blank - R25 Cubby box Fitting guide.
Airscarf and defroster - Warm your upper back regions, defrost and demist a frozen rear screen.
Carpets - Improving fitting guide.
Carpet troubles - Fitting guide.
Centre Console - Painting guide.
Centre Console - Replacement guide.
Clock adjustment - Adjustment guide.
Gear Change - Improvement guide.
Gear lever Gaiter - Replacement guide.
Handbrake gaiter - Replacement guide.
Instrument Binnacle - Repair guide.
Instrument Cluster warning lights - Display guide.
Instrument Cluster - Iluminated Needles - Fitting guide.
Lights Interior leds - Fitting guide.
Puddle lights - Fitting guide.
Seats - Removal guide.
Seats Heated - Fitting guide (heated pads).
Seats leather - Renovation advice.
Windstop height reduction - Reduce the windstop height, preventing window scratches occurring.

LIGHTING
Bulb List - Bulb locations and types.
Bulb Number Plate Lights - Replacement guide.
Bulb Side repeater - Replacement guide.
Headlamp - Headlight Bulb changing - Headlamp - Headlight Bulb changing - MGTF H7 Bulb.
Headlights - Improvement guide.
Headlights - Trophy headlight type Painting guide.
Instrument Cluster warning lights - Display guide.
Instrument Cluster - Iluminated Needles - Fitting guide.
Lights Interior leds - Fitting guide.
Puddle lights - Fitting guide.

LOCKS & KEYS
Bonnet release - opening MGTF - MGF - How to open an MGF - MGTF Bonnet.
Boot Release Remote - Internal boot release switch mod.
Fob Battery - Replacement guide.
Fob, alarm - Cleaning guide.
Fob Alarm Fault - Solder repair the key fobs battery cage.
Fuel Filler Cap Lock - Replacement guide.
Lock - Boot key change advice - Boot lock adjustment. The 'One key, fits all' mod.

MANUALS
Gearbox Manual - Gearbox manual download.
K - Series Engine Manual - Engine overhaul manual download.
MGF Workshop Manual - MGF manual download.
MGTF Workshop Manual - MGTF manual download.
Stepspeed / Steptronic Gearbox Manual - Stepspeed gearbox manual download.


PAINTWORK
Cleaning Products - Recommended products.
Headlights - Trophy headlight type Painting guide.
Paint Codes - Paint codes with linked pics.
Paintwork - Claying guide.
Paintwork - Cleaning guide.
Paintwork - How to achieve a polished 'Wet Look'.

SEALS
Door Window Cheater - Replacement guide.
Door Window Seals - Adjustment guide.

SEATS
Seats - Removal guide.
Seats Heated - Fitting guide, heated pads.
Seats leather - Renovation guide.

SECURITY
Alarm - Operating the self test system.
Boot Release Remote - Internal boot release switch mod.
Fob Battery - Replacement guide.
Fob, alarm - Cleaning the fob switches.
Fob Alarm Failure - Solder repair the key fobs battery cage.
Fuel Filler Cap Lock - Replacement guide.
Lock - Boot key change advice - Boot lock adjustment. The 'One key, fits all' mod.

SERVICING
15k Mile Service - 15000 mile servicing guide.
Clutch Slave Cylinder - Servicing guide.
Coolant system - Servicing guide - Bleeding and filling.
Weekly Checks - Weekly servicing checks.
Xpart AutoService centres - How to find.

SOFT TOP
Glass Rear Screen - Fitting guide.
Glass Rear Screen Video - Fitting guide.
Soft Top - Adjustment guide.
Soft top - Rear seal replacement.
Soft Top - Removal guide.
Soft Top - Replacement guide.

SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Anti Roll Bar bushes front - Replacement guide.
Coil Spring replacement for Hydragas spheres - Replacement guide.
Hydragas - Releasing fluid pressure safely.
Rear Hubs - Replacement guide.
Steering left EPAS - Rectification guide.
Suspension - Balljoint -Upper front - Replacement guide.
Suspension Compliance Washers - Fitting guide.
Suspension - MGF Shocker lower bush - Replacement guide - Improving wear advice.
Track Rod Ends - Replacement guide.
Wandering - Steering checks.

TYRES
Tyre Comparison Sites - Locator.
Tyre Sizes and Pressures - Locator.
Tyre Wall Information - Understanding tyre advice.
Tyres for 15/17” wheels - Recommended tyres.
Tyres for 16” wheels - Recommended tyres.
Tyre size - Speedometer reading effects.
Wandering - Steering checks.

WHEELS AND HUBS
Locking Wheel nuts - Removal - Replacement guide.
Rear Hubs - Replacement guide.
Wandering - Steering checks.

WINDOWS AND GLASS
Door Window Cheater - Replacement guide.
Door Mirror Glass - Replacement guide.
Door Mirror (Manual) - Replacement guide.
Door Window Seals - Adjustment guide.
Glass Rear Screen - Fitting guide.
Glass Rear Screen Video - Fitting guide.
Heated rear Plastic window - Internal heater fitting mod.
Heated Windscreen Washers - Warming the washer pipes to prevent ice build up.
Windscreen wiper failure - Applying a temporary 'get you home', emergency fix.
Windscreen Wiper Motor and Linkages - Replacement guide.
Windstop fitting advice - How to fit an OEM wind stop.
Windstop height reduction - Reduce the windstop height, preventing window scratches occurring.

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