RedTrev

Cue dog jokes......

A three-legged dog hobbles into a wild west saloon. He sidles up to the bar and announces: "I'm looking for the man who shot my paw."

Hi Andrew,

I have the workshop manual for the MGTF on CD. I don't think there'll be much, if any, difference between F and TF regarding the clutch. The disc also covers R25, R45, CityRover, ZR and ZS (2002 Model Year to 2004 MY). It includes workshop manual, circuit diagrams, overhaul manuals, accessory fitting instructions etc etc for these models.

I'm sure I have the disc for MGF somewhere but can't put my hands on it.

I can send a copy of the disc to you if you want?

Trev

Paul,

I'm not in a position to be able to come over to help you , sorry, but, as a rule of thumb, when you have multiple faults like you describe the first port of call is the earthing. Check all earth points are sound. It's best to undo them, clean up as necessary and remake. Check the condition of the wires going into the earth eyelets etc

Good luck,

Trev

Chris,

The -ve terminal of the coil is part of the low tension circuit and is connected to the electronic module and also to the instrument pack for your rev counter. It is not normally connected to ground/earth/battery negative.

Trev

Found it!

Bolt Grade

I downloaded the pdf from Tessco Technologies at www.tessco.com

If you can't find it or it's no longer there (I just looked and couldn't find it again!) then I will email it to you, unless there's somewhere on this site to upload it to????

Trev

Here's the metric equiv

Tony,

Mine have an "L" on them but also have 3 radial lines.

Do yours have the 3 radial lines too? My understanding is these lines are the American markings. 3 radial lines on a bolt from 1/4 through to 1 inch are equivalent to 8.8.

HTH

Trev

Hi,

I have just measured the engine mount bracket thickness on my car (2.0l pinto from a Sierra) and they are appox 35mm. If yours are the same then the mounts in my picture are not long enough for you either. ..close but no cigar. Probably need a threaded stud lengh of around 60/65mm unless you do as Dave said and extend them.

Trev

Graham,

Did you get sorted?

The pic shows 2 brand new engine mounts that I have. They mount a 2.5 litre diesel engine. They look quite similar to the Sierra ones.

Does anyone out there have the dimensions for the Sierra ones? If so, how do they compare to the ones shown in the drawing in my previous post?

Maybe these are the answer to our engine mount problems!

Trev

Hi,

Could something like these be of any use to you?

Trev

Wakey wakey Andy C , I think Sue's comment about being rude about her style of car was aimed at you not me , after all it wasn't me who said, and I quote:

YUK!!!!!!

......all I did (your honour) was ask if RHSC made the kit...

I rest my case.... Trev

May I suggest 'Interflora' Trev, being as you know the addres from sending the cheque?

 

Nishka

Good idea Nishka but sadly against my principles ... I believe women (and men I guess!) get suspicious if they receive flowers

Theres always a way around a problem though..... how about this Sue?:

and no-one ever says anything horrid about by beautiful car....

and so they shouldn't... as I didn't!

you may get away with this but only if I can be horrid about your car WHEN you start driving it!!

It's a deal Sue, in fact you can start being horrid now... I have driven it. (albeit only twice and no more than 50 yards!)

Trev ........ Your grovelling needs to be good!

Oh wow Sue...yours looks sooooo much better than the one for sale.

....and congratulations on keeping your job..... how could they have coped without you.

ps, you should receive a cheque from me tomorrow ... no, not a sweetener, 'tis membership fees

Trev

If Sue sees this you are last weeks news, you have been warned, take cover

Oh dear... anyone got any tips on back-pedalling?

What I actually meant, of course, was "did RHSC really make a kit as good as this?"

Still, I suppose you have to start somewhere!!! thank heavens for development.

Did RHSC really make this kit??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/METRO-ROBIN-HOOD-KIT...1QQcmdZViewItem

Remember, it may be your wife, girlfriend, daughter, etc., who is in need of the support of a midwife!!

Yes, are you likely to be in Coventry around the 8th November??? My girlfriend's first one (my second)

....Signed up....

Trev

Unfotunately "'er indoors" want DIY on new house done.

I know the feeling Pete.... I've got a kitchen and two bedrooms "work in progress", then, of course, there's the lawns that need mowing, guttering need clearing...etc etc. I managed to fit two bolts to the car tonight

It's true, for a full EPAS system it's not just a case of bolting on some bits. My recollection of the EPAS on MGF is that it's "relatively" simple (no CAN) but still requires a torque sensor on the column. It takes hard wired road speed and engine speed signals that would have to match the calibration of the ECU which then controls the amount of assistance delivered by the motor (as speed increases the assistance reduces).

Quite a complex task to take on for sure.

Another consideration is the load on the vehicle's electrical system, particularly at lower speeds whilst turning. The MG one isn't too bad (fed by a 40A slow-blow fuse) but the early Mini ones (hybrid electro hydraulic?) certainly pulled some juice!

Mike,

You could also consider an electric alternative if packaging is a problem. Some vehicles use an electric PAS pump. Others, MGF for example, use a totally electric system where the steering column includes an electric motor for assistance. Not 100% sure but think the Corsa has something similar

HTH

Trev

There's a .gif on here:

http://www.cartype.com/page.cfm?id=1837&am...ALL&dec=ALL

You could convert to a .jpg

HTH

Trev

I fitted Philips H4's to my old Rover. They had a pale blue tint to the glass (I think they were called Clear Blue or something ....or is that the pregnancy tests?... anyway...) the difference was hardly noticable apart from the amount of reflection from road signs, number plates and rear reflectors, which, IMO, was greatly improved. I'd fit them again just for that benefit.

Trev

Sounds interesting, so it got me surfing...

Maybe it's "Highwaymen".

Here's a review from ropeofsilicon.com...

"Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ, Frequency) is Rennie Cray, a man hell-bent on avenging his wife’s death by a murderous driver. James Fargo (Colm Feore) is the chilling killer whose body has been reduced to a combination of human parts, prosthetics, straps and harnesses. Creative retrofits have transformed his 1972 Cadillac into an extension of his own body, a killing machine that he uses to torture and taunt unsuspecting motorists on the highways of America......"