MGTF Body kit for export

Hi all,



Does anyone have any leads for getting an MG TF body kit (front, sides, rear skirting) maybe a spoiler etc. Looking for a company that can export the kit to me here in Malaysia.



Searched high and low and can't find anything here, but want to make my car a bit more unique (even though there are probably only 20 or so left in the country lol).



Thanks,



Dan

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Oil on my spark plugs! Eep!

Hi there!



I just changed my plugs and found they they are covered in oil, is this just the rocker cover gasket or is it more serious!?



Cheers!

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Brooklands MG 90th birthday celebration - 6/4/14

Hi guys!



I was just wondering if any of you were aware that this sunday there is an MG event at Brooklands car museum with things like a concours d'elegance and hill climbing races.



It's for MG's of all ages and is only the price of the museum ticket to go.



Full details here:

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Just wondering if anyone wanted to go up in convoy or meet there/afterwards!?!

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Twin pot rear callipers?

Spotted these in Alan Crossleys workshop yesterday:



After Alan's 280mm rear kit for £150, could this be his next project?

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What Badge to use on leather seat headrest

Hi All I am after some info /feedback again ! What is the best MG Badge to fit to the Leather MGF seat headrests ? is this something that can be done ? I have seen the cloth badges on the cloth seats but nothing on the leather seats .

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reverse lights on my 820 vitesse

My reverse lights have stopped working fitted a new switch still no joy, the switch is permanently closed and open contacts when in reverse is this correct and there doesn't seem to be any power to either wire on the loom wires !.

Im not sure which fuse it is but presume it is ok as everything else is working on the car can someone shed a light at all who has had the same problem thanks for any help you can give

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MG ZS TD modding info please

Hi all,



I am planning/hoping on getting a MK2 ZS TD as soon as i can find a decent one, and naturally i'm already planning on modifying it! I've been looking around the forums and think i have a pretty rough idea of what i will/should be doing but would like a bit of clarification and possibly more info/help on what mods are worth doing and how hard they would be to do myself. Also which would be the best order to do the mods in (if any) as i won't have the funds or time to do it all at once.



These are the mods i'm thinking of doing:



SDI Injectors (easy enough to fit myself using a guide? best to buy SDI injectors or get mine converted?)

EGR Blanking (seems easy to do? is/can it be disabled with remap or does it have to be blanked?)

MAFAM (digimaf required? or only if original degraded?)

Crank turbo up to 19PSI (easy to do? do i need to buy/fit a gauge to know when it is 19psi or is there some other indication?)

Turbo outlet pipe (make a big difference fitting a "performance" part? easy to do myself?)

Air filter (induction kit worth it? or just a high flow panel filter?)

decat (seems easy enough to do myself? Make a big difference?)

cat-back exhaust system (make a big enough difference to be worth doing? recommended parts, price?)

remap (I'm in bedfordshire and would prefer a mobile remap rather than sending off my ECU, not sure if any Reidy remap reps are local? do after all other mods to ensure i'm getting maximum potential with other mods?)





Will the TD produce a fairly nice sound with these and/or other mods? i know i wont get a sound anything like my MK2 ZR 105 with induction kit and janspeed exhaust...but anything close would be nice :)



Any/All help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

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TF with MIL code - PO340

MIL has come on with me a couple of times now, first time it had cleared by the time we got the computer on it and no code was found, but it appeared again today & I was able to pull a code from the eBay Bluetooth scanner I bought last week.



It's showing a Pending Fault of PO340 which Torque (OBDII reader software) suggests is either camshaft sensor A or a misfire.



In the forums experience, what would be the most likely cause? I'm planning to get plugs & leads changed shortly anyway, but is the sensor a likely contender too?

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gear knob and ring .. lololol

Hey peeps,



I have an R25 2003 1.4. My gear knob is a bit old now, looks crap and im bored of it, feels rubbish too. But i dont know if its a screw on or push on.



The chrome ring at the bottom has come loose and just spins when it likes. Never been able to get it off and when i pull on it really hard i feel like the actually gear stick is going to pop out!

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Front Shock Absorber

Any ideas, looking for bulk standard front shocker for 2002 TF. Anyone know where to find one for sensible money?

Thanks

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Random car park meet

Just came out of the supermarket 20mins ago to be greeted with this. Seeing one 600 anywhere is a rare event but to have another park next to you in a car park is very rare I had to take a picture.

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MGF sun visor flap

Hi All I,m after just the flap part of the driver side sun visor on am MGF , looked on ebay but nothing i could see :( just a few sets , any ideas ?

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Where can you buy window tints?

Where can you buy window tints and how does it work? Obviously all windows are different and for different cars. So do you just say to whoever sells them, I want tints for all windows for an mg zt?



I typed in ebay MG ZT window tints and they are sold pre cut on there. Would it be a matter of buying it and sticking it on or having someone do it properly?



Also I want all back windows black and front windows dark as possible. What do I ask for?

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rover streetwise diesel window issue NEED HELP :)

when driving the car when the wiper are on (well it always seems to be when the wipers are on)



the driver side windows will randomly go down , and you can first hear a click like, if the button been pressed and then straight after the window will come down, (and i get soaked)



seem to be mainly when the the wiper are on, so i believe it might have something to do with water getting in ? or a dodgy earth?



can anyone point me in the right direction



Many Thanks



Martyn

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TF Spoiler....

Has anyone bought/fitted one of these?

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Where to buy HG set?

Hello chaps, been a while since I've been on here and asking for help haha.



Sorry if this has been asked a million times before, but we're going to do a head gasket change next week, but where is the best place to buy the set?



Loads on ebay I know, but I am kinda sceptical about some sets being cheap copies. I have done a bit of searching and members recommend gaskets for classics on ebay. Of course there is euro car parts and I assume Land Rover dealers sell a set too, but probably charge a lot for it. Get what you pay for maybe, but if the same or similar quality set is sold online I would be a fool to pay stealer prices.



So where have you bought yours??? Many thanks, nice to back on this forum. ;)

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alternator come loose

b(00dy top alternator bracket cracked and alternator twisted and came loose.

part of the belt got shredded and was making a right noise

hopefully will find the parts local tomorrow, or will have to wait for the post man

:crying:



luckily the cam belt is fine and I didn't notice it the day before when I got home. so was just about to go out, and after starting was making a right noise

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MGTF Solid mount question

Hi all, quick question, I'm fitting the solid TF mounts to a Metro subframe and just wondering if the small raised lip on the mount sits flat against the subframe or are the holes on the MGF frames recessed so the lip sits inside the frame? I hope that makes sense! Thanks :)

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Pulled my ZR out of a scrapyard in May 2012

Many times has it given me reason to understand why it was there in the first place, but I love it!



More to follow...

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Bargain anyone.

Such a steal at this price



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MG Handling Issue Assistance Appreciated

would anyone be willing to look/drive my TF,

to see what they think of its handling,i'm not too

sure about it tbh,i thought when it failed its mot

on ball joints and a track rod end,my problems

would have been sorted,but there not,car is very

easily thrown of course when going over sunken

man hole covers and imperfect road surfaces.

any help greatly appreciated folks

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Concept Racing do it again

After being messed about by Spencer Ashley over the billet aluminium fuel rail (listed on his site, but unable to supply) I won a Metro aluminium fuel rail (cast) off E bay for £22



I also bought two AN6 billet weld on adaptors and sent the lot to the nice people at Concept Racing..



Although they did pre warn me they might not be compatible for welding... They have just E mailed to say its all good..



I only sent it end of last week.. And now its in the post back to me finished



It was Concept Racing who also made my custom radiator and custom aluminium hose connectors (4 sided Tee)



So a big up for a British craftman and a family run business



http://ift.tt/O96omt



If anyone needs something custom.. drop them an E mail



Great company to deal with..



Allan

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Bias Valve

Am I right in assuming that a tf with ABS won't have a brake bias valve.



Just wondering as I have a TF160 MY2005 and after reading the threads about poor rear brake performance I decided to give my brakes a bit of a test and I have the aps up front but this was the first time I have really used them in anger and I nearly went through the windscreen! (or garrotted myself with the seat belt whichever you prefer.) I was really rather reassured, so when I lifted the bonnet to have a poke around I could not find one.



Richard

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Garf lead on zr td?

I originally bought a garf lead for my old 220sdi, now sold that car and got a zr td. Would this garf lead still work the same as it is ment to, on my zr?

Is fitting the same and has anyone done it?

Cheers, Lee.

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Non standard backbox wanted zr td

I'm after a non standard exhaust backbox for my ZR

Must be a with 2.5" pipe work for zr plz. Pm me a pic what you got!

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Windscreen Washer problem

Does anyone know why my windscreen washer sprays are quite weak on my ZT+ ?



They work etc but the spray is very low and quite weak even though the bottle is full. I have 75% water and 25% concentrated screenwash.



I don't have a washer bottle lid as it's dropped in my under tray and its only online for 12 pounds!!! wtf. If anyone has a spare washer bottle lid for an mg zt I'd buy one. I am using tape as the lid, but that shouldn't be causing it to be weak should it?



P.S. Is it ok to just add warm water as the engine coolant by taking off the radiator cap?

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VHS Lowered seats and arb kits arrived!

They've arrived! New seat bases from Rimmers cut and welded and the VHS uprated arb kits with brackets. Also got me the 85th bump stops and reaction washers to go with the 85th Bilsteins and springs I've already got. Just need some time now to fit 'em.

For anyone waiting with bated breath Andy still hasn't come back to me regarding the springs so I am just gonna fit the new set of 85th springs I got from John as that is what should be on there surely?



















For some reason all the photos have come out upside down, changed them in Photobucket too, meh.

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Hello!

Having been a member on here since last November, I thought it would be about time I said hello from Rhyl, North Wales. I currently have a 2002 45 diesel which at present is dead at the end of my drive :(

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running hot

hi all, yet another fault on my r25. I think the thermostat is stuck closed. The temp gauge in the car sits on the middle line and when I rev the car I can see water going into the header tank, I don't loose any water at all, but the top hose is very very hot and the bottom hose is only Luke warm at best, the metal pipe going around to the thermo housing is also only Luke warm. I also get a misfire only when hot and the sparks are very white

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Handling Question...

Have you guys ever had an issue when on the motorway, you feel like you are being blown all over the road by the wind quiet bad?



I should add this would be on a day where there is no wind what-so-ever and doing legal speeds... ~70mph...



Decent road surface also...

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kv6 engine 2,5L

Hi.

I am looking for MG ZS 180 engine, but need it to post to Slovakia, or I can arrange a courier but need you to pack engine on a euro pallet. Will pay for packing and other costs. Just running/working engine. Max milage 100 000. No need inlet manifold chamber, starter motor. Price for engine max 300pounds + packing + delivery costs.

offers to tlp.curny@hotmail.com

Thanks Mike

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T.Bar badge ideas

Hi All I sure this has been asked/ discussed before ,but wanted to see some feedback and ideas regarding putting a badge on the T.Bar , i found this and thought it might look good as i have alot of Silver inside my MGF http://ift.tt/1pxM5go

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MG ZR parts.

These are all the parts I have available. Located in Redditch. Can't be bothered to price everything. If you need something PM me what you need and the price you're willing to pay.

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Who wants some rusty wings for nothing?

Hi all



If you want a pair of rusty trophy yellow wings and can collect from ESSEX (Lakeside shopping centre), they're yours.



They were taken off my old ZR last summer and are now just sitting around.



I thought someone might fancy them for experimenting with (flared arches, adding ZS style gills etc...).



Let me know!

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Couple of issues with ZR

Bought a ZR... loved my old 220 SDi so I bought the 2.0 TD version of the ZR in silver. Loved driving it this weekend. But there are a couple of issues with it that I knew would be easyish fixes.



1) Cannot change the clock time



2) Electric sunroof does not work



3) The boot catch is hanging out from the plastic cover so doesn't open from the push lock on the back



4) Most importantly, there is no windscreen washer reservoir/bottle nor it seems is there a washer motor. Why on earth they decided to remove this piece of kit is beyond me but I need to put one on



Any advice on the above is appreciated :)

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1.4K Running rich

Hi, I have a Rover 100 1.4 SPI K engine in a kit car that is running very rich, engine has trouble ticking over, revs pick up very slowly from tickover, plugs black and sooty.

Im going to change the air filter, plugs,rotor arm and order a coolant sensor today to see if it improves things. Whilst looking for solutions to my problem I came across this page:

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that says that NGK plugs can interfere with the ECU on the rover, has anyone else heard anything along these lines.



Great site BTW



Ginga

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Anyone after any bits

Sold the TF, now clearing the MG Hoard I've got.



Lots of stuff:

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Answers on a post card..

Made these two this morning..







But what are they for?



A clue.. They are to do with my build.. But will never go on/in my car

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Iovox code

Hi all



I have to change my battery and the car has an IOVOX stereo thingy and i dont have the code or the instructions.



Can anyone help me out ? is there a standard code ? can i find the code before disconnecting the battery ? or do i just bin it (not a bad idea i know)



thanks.

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MG TF Sold... Clearing out parts. MEGA CHEAP!!!

Would take a sensible offer on anything or as a job lot.



Trying to clear out my garage ASAP.



I'm in Wombwell, Barnsley. S73 OUY.



You'd need a MGZR hatch sized car to collect the lot.



Reply on here or inbox with a sensible price. You'd get at least £40 - £60 back for the hood. £30 for the x-power 90 degree exhaust bend pipe etc.



Cheers Everyone!

• 2 sets of seat belts


• Mk2 centre console


• Bonnet pull cable & handle


• Metal pedals


• Soft top catches


• Plastic trim bits for scuttle, inside mirrior on interior.


• Metal strips for the windows and velvety stuff that stops rain going into your door cards


• Alarm sensor on tbar


• 2 * ABS ecu


• 1 * xpower u bend pipe for fitting a mk2 exhaust to a mk1 cat / sports cat.


• Most screw, but & bolt of the car


• Every rubber bung


• Set of door cards & circle things


• LED Bulbs + resistors (to LED the interior switches)


• Engine Bay rubber pipes


• Rover 800 door pockets (can make door pocket / cup holders from this)


• Spare central locking motor for passenger or driver’s door can’t remember which one


• Spare heater


• FTO front and back boot pulls (was going to convert the TF to these, an easy-ish job)


• Lots and lots of spare nut, bolts, gromits and other things (I broke a v2 mgf so have loads of stuff)


• Spare switches, blanks etc


• Chrome cigarette lighter


• 1 spare MGF Jack - NO HANDLE


• MGF Spare back light, can't remember which side


• Original TF front mesh


• Set of Richmond security allow wheel nuts


• boot finishers – you can polish these very easy with a dremmel


• 4 * New oil filters


• Spare hood - VGC one very small hole about 1/2 cm - Doesn't leak


• Push Start Button


• set of seatbelts


• Two sets of pre tensioners & airbag


• Stainless Exhaust 90 Degree U bend


• Alloy pedals


• Rubber to plump up hood seals


• All strike plates - 2 doors & boot


• Brand new genuine expansion tank cap


• Stainless manifold downpipe bolts


• alloy wheel locking nut cap remover tool


• 3 * hood clips


• 2 * hardtop anchor points for hood hinge bolt bit


• 2 * silver plastic heater knobs


• Both window switches


• emergency triangle switch


• rear fog switch


• 4 * spiral bump things for door, boot or bonnet


• Assortment of rubber grommits


• 1 * start engine button


• 1 * saab boot popper


• 2 * top of door trim things that window goes against


• 2 * plastic finishers for hood


• 1 * heater valve


• Set of richmond locking alloy wheel nuts


• 1 * light seal gasket


• 2 * light circuit boards


• 1 * ABS ECU


• 1 set of seatbelt plastic bits that go where the seatbelt comes out of


• Lots of wheel nuts probably a full set


• Alloy door pins (Not MS ones)


• Silver door hinges * 2

Lots of other nut, bolts, grommits and all that. PM me I'll do most stuff at £1.00 + p&p to get shut (its faffing about but at least I'll get a bit of money back).





If anything is left next weekend its going to the TIP





Oh stuff is advertised in other places too so its first come first served.



All fairs in love & MG's

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mg zr suspension

i want some standard mg zr shocks and spring td i will collect

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Delphi online catalogue

If you're ever searching for ball joints and other bits this website may become useful.



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I've discovered if you want to replace your rear track rod ends that you can get the front ones off a Rover200



REF: TA1251

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Rover 75 v6 won't start - first time ever. Audio attached

Hi everyone, audio diagnostic required please. Quick mp3 file here: http://ift.tt/1mnImQC



The car is a 2002 v6 2.5L



For the first time in 3 years the car bogged down on ignition today and didn't fire up. Turned key again and got a weird, racey kind of sound when the starter motor turns. It sounds and feels like it's not turning the engine at all. I'm used to the deep purr when the v6 fires up.



I'm hoping someone can give me some idea so I can figure out what to do next. I have RAC at home cover, but if it's a massive job then I can be prepared and sort out a friendly local garage in case the RAC man suggests a tow. Or maybe it's a simple fix. I'm in the Edinburgh area by the way.



Thanks for any tips,



J

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traffic master clock

can anyone on here repair them?

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ABS Warning Light On - MOT Tomorrow!

I've had ny TF 135 off the road for over a year now due to various problems and lack of time, but I've put in maybe 140+ hours since Xmas and tomorrow is the last day I can get it MOT'd without SORNing it - and I was doing so well until tonight...



Basically, I took the big multipin connector off the ABS unit (big metal block, lots of greenish brake pipes entering, left side of bonnet space as you look in) to get at the rusty bracket below. I never got that far as it's not a MOT item, but I did undo the two bolts holding the block down to the bracket and lifted it up slightly.



Tonight, I replaced the connector ready for a per-MOT test run aaaaaand ... I have the yellow ABS light on the dash lit up...



I suppose this is a fail? Anyone got any tips for what the problem might be whilst I plough through the search function on the forum :0(



I have taken the connector off and replaced it again, before anyone suggests that.

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gearbox mount Bush?

Thinking of upgrading my gearbox Mount bush to power flex and just wondering if its the same bush as a zr?

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Rover 620si SRS Light

Hi All,



What does this mean? I have had a quick scout around on the tinterweb, but so far all i can come up with is a article about the wiring under the drivers seat being disconnected?



When I look under my drivers seat there isn't any wiring? Please help?? Point me in the right direction please?



Regards



Mickey.

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MG TF Interior mirror

Hi,



I have fitted an mg tf interior mirror to my car, when im driving along and want drivers side light on... when I switch the drivers side switch both lights come on? its either both or none?



although sometimes it just does drivers side (as I think it should?)



Any ideas?



Thanks

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Happy to be back

Picked my TF160 up yesterday.I was missing driving and messing around with my F so I decided to get another.

It has a good mileage 36000 and is in pretty good nick but the body work needs some attention(rusty inner wheel arches and a few dings)

An alloy refurb is required so that's on my list,but the tyres are all pretty new poxys :lol:

New belts and pump as soon as I can because there is no history but the brakes all look new.

It is pretty standard with only one mod I found today while waxoyling(the Mike Satur gear thingy bearings)

It drives great and the suspension isn't as harsh as expected.

Can't wait to get out and about and looking forward to the next local run.

Here are a couple of snaps from my cleaning session today.

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mk2 rover 25 front bumper

offers

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Breaking MG ZR 160 Trophy Yellow

Breaking a MG ZR 160. Please request parts as needed in the thread or via PM.



I can post up more detailed pictures as needed. I'll be breaking the car down next weekend. Small odds and ends I may be able to post this week.



Lots of parts available including the following;



Wolfrace 17" Alloys. All tyres legal 205/40/R17. Rears have plenty of tread. Wheels would need a refurbish.

Side skirts with end caps.

Rear doors, front bumper, bonnet, tailgate, top spoiler all good condition. Front doors and wings have some rust.

Aircon components (no sunroof).

Yellow half leather 'Monaco' seats. Rear and passenger in good condition. Drivers has wear on main cushion which may clean up. Leather is good (see pictures).

Leather steering wheel.

Gearbox

Front 160 spec brake calipers for 282mm discs.

Autoart Rear lights. Small section broken off each rear corner.



Parts not available.

Engine including inlet/exhaust manifold ECU.

Aircon switch

Front hubs, lower arms, front cross member.



Provisionally sold parts

Rear 260mm Brakes and hubs.

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Impact wrench - very useful!

I needed to changing my top ball joints and following CJJ's excellent how too's, I set about doing so.



One of the things I needed however was an impact wrench as i couldn't get the 46mm (1"-13/16) to undo.



So I ordered:

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First time I used it, it undid the top ball joint nylock and then the ball joint as if wasn't there. Very effortless and I have to say so far on the other jobs I've used it for it has saved me a lot of time!



Yes its not the cheapest but its a good brand and does what I need it too.



Wish I had, had it when I did the underfloor coolant pipes, the underfloor tray would have been a breeze!



Another thing I've been looking for was a extra deep 46mm to deal with with TF rear ball joints, everyone I have spoken to however has either gotten around it like I did or 'modified' their socket. I probably won't need it again, however If anyone finds one, I'd be interested to know!

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Flywheel Locking Tool

Hi Guys



In need of locking tool for my 1.4 16v rover 25 2001

Changing the head gasket and don't want to buy a new one for a single use!

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Hi from Yorkshire

Hi Guys

Just wanting to say hi I have a rover 25 currently off the road head gasket has gone!! Bought it just over a year ago on a 51 plate with 12,000 yes 12,000 miles it was like new until I got my hands on it!!!! Going to post a wanted add but if anyone has a flywheel locking tool I am desperate for one and don't want to form out full price for one I will only use once!!

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R25 full leather seats in the scrappers in Derby

Thought I remembered reading that full leather seats are a little bit rare in the Rover 25, so I wanted to give a heads-up that there's a set in a 5dr mk1 Rover 25 in Looms scrapyard in Spondon/Derby. Was there on Saturday nosing around and spotted them, might be of use to someone :) looked in pretty good nick, wear on the driver's bolster but not a massive gash in the leather or anything.

They normally charge £20 per seat, so £80 for a set sounds like a good deal looking at past sale prices.



If I'm wrong and they're actually not that rare then feel free to ignore this!



Pic below - sorry for the quality, had to use my gf's phone camera. Should've got a pic of the drivers' side but was in a bit of a rush.

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We'll it only took 10 years.....

But finally fitted the seat lowering springs I bought for my 53 plate tf135 to the 02 plate tf160.

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19 psi confusion...

Hi all i recently got an mg zs turbo diesel.



I have been researching about upping the boost to 19psi is a good mod, i am confused over the fueling side though as all the threads about increasing the boost pressure dont mention any change to the fueling side.



So basically i need to know can i up my boost to 19psi and not worry about the fueling side, is there enough fuel already for 19psi.



Or do i need sdi injectors/remap.



I have recently fitted a new maf as it wouldnt rev past 4k, it now pulls well low down goes flat between 2500 - 3500 and then picks up again to 4500.



thanks in advanced



Graeme

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2.5k - 3k to spend

Hi guys, I've got roughly 2.5k to 3k to spend for a weekend toy... Thinking of a F/TF what are the pros and cons of the both and what engine to go for?



What would you guys do?



I know a little bit bout the k-series engine as I've had a few but never had an F/TF



Any help is most appreciated



Thanks in advance :)

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Photos of mini cooper S alloys on ZRs?

Many people done this before? On 17s and with coil overs? Toying with the idea of getting a set.

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Re/setting Alarm after disconnecting the Battery!

I've seen many threads on alarm resetting problems/faults,



`but one thing I have noticed' is having to disconnect our `tomcat/coupe's' battery in its periods of been stood up to save on discharge, that the order of how you reset the alarm is the main thing, on reconnecting the battery (the same if the battery is flat also!)



I find as a result that its best to get the alarm fob to be talking working to the cars master alarm unit, before entering the car to attempt to restart it! also if you can't get this to happen this highlights the other faults being the case, it does take a few seconds to react when the alarm system has been powered off (this goes for both batteries been flat/the cars & the alarm fobs too)



NB obviously change the remote key fobs batteries regularly, for easy use of the alarm setting/disarming... is a good thing to do..!!

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Hello from South Wales!

Hi guys and gals, as the title says I'm from South Wales



Currently sharing the car with my brother who is on here jony..... Can't remember his user name lol



Anyway be good to get to know you all :)

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Heater Resister....Record..?..

Hi All,

Fitted a new heater Resister on Feb 27...

Today it burnt out.. world record...?...

Has anyone got a bullet proof repair ?

One every 18 months or so I can handle..

More hassle trying to get money out of fleabay

Happy Times...

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Stone chips

Hi, has anyone found a way of getting a half decent result of repairing stone chips on notorious starlight silver, without respraying the whole bonnet.

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Diesel Transit Alternator Overvoltage !!

As the title a friend of mine who lives in Boston Lincolnshire has a Problem with his transit diesel ,, What he has told me is that his Alternator boiled his battery dry and whilst doing So fried some components "" Oh Dear" anyBody on here good with fried ECU's and the like What has he likely damaged that it will not now start and is there anyone on here local to Boston that may be able to give him some help he is not currently on the Internet

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tf gear box

morning all

just filled up the gearbox from dry i thought it was supposed to to take just over 2 litres min seems to have taken just about 3.( the engine gearbox are out of the car but inthe subframe sat on a trolley but i cant see that making a di8fference) is it normal?

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Advice - rust on front and rear lower wheel arch/sill

Hi, I have some rust forming in the typical areas of the front and rear arches. Having never worked on rust issues before I would welcome some advice on best approach both short term and long term

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a big pile of ...

Bolts.



Had a major disaster with my rebuild. I had several tubs all labeled up with the bolts and parts from my f up on a shelf in my shed.



Gone out to my shed this morning to find the shelf has collapsed and bolts everywhere :(

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6 months in....

Well, it's been about 6 months since I purchased the TF for my wife. The trouble is I love it so I have become the main user and 'tinkerer' on it.



When I originally posted I had some great responses from members around what parts on the car were not original to the Cool Blue edition it is. Whilst some I like as they are (such as the glossy instrument panel), others I have set about changing with the seats and door cards being one of them, a bargain that I picked up for £30 all in. I have also changed the windbreak as I had a small hole in the old one. Sold the old one for the same price I paid for the new one!



I have a few places of rust in the normal spaces that I could do with some advice on...I will start a new post for this



I'm still on the lookout for some Abingdon wheels and a Momo gear knob but I am truly pleased with my little TF and the fun it gives me each time I drive it.



Here it is so far.....

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