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Post by Rich Stone on Mar 15, 2007 8:51:31 GMT
Hi guys, Not a happy chappie at the moment. I was on the way to the local MGOC meeting last night and suddenly clouds of steam bellowed from the boot vents...  Not sure what it is yet, as I lost no power and the oil & water temperature were fine too. I've checked the oil and it's normal. So not sure if it's the dreaded HGF. All this, just after the brake incident. Is someone trying to tell me something? Rich. |
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Post by Steve White on Mar 15, 2007 11:26:47 GMT
I'd start by changing the expansion tank cap as the relief valve in it may have failed.
Other then that it a case of checking for leaks and puddles under the car.
If the change of cap doesn't sort it then the next step would be to get a pressure test done down the local garage.
(hence why I mentioned at the AGM that we are looking into getting a pressure test kit for the 'region' as I think it would be very usefull and pay for itself pretty quickly).
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Post by mgffred............. on Mar 15, 2007 12:42:13 GMT
Hope it's not HGF Rich, Had it previously on my zr, I agree with whats been said, cap,sounds like escaping from coolant.I had mine pressure tested 3 times by garage who assured me all was ok,but they wrong as was the early stages and cos i kept topping up coolant prevented it for quite some time.Hopefully its the cap!
p.s. I have some photos to send, use them for the site if you want.
Stuart.
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Post by Rich Stone on Mar 15, 2007 16:45:17 GMT
Thanks for the support guys. Unfortunately, it was HGF. It's now in at Clifton-Lane who have agreed to do a special deal for me. It's going to have the new head gasket fitted too so I'll have far more confidence. Also, the head will be skimmed by default, so it should be alot better when I get it back, bearing in mind it's 15 miles off 98K!
Stuart, I would be most interested in the pics. Please send 'em! Might be great for the website...
Rich.
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Post by adrianvvc on Mar 15, 2007 18:22:08 GMT
Rich
I did miss you at the MGOC metting.
Sorry to hear of your HGF, my car has had two replacements at 46k and 96k. Is that the first on yours ?
keep cool
Adrian
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Post by daved on Mar 15, 2007 19:57:22 GMT
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Post by Rich Stone on Mar 15, 2007 20:39:37 GMT
Daved,
The Northants MGOC meeting - Nothing to do with MGF Register. It's just that Adrian and I are in that club too.
Adrian,
First that I know of, but I bought the car at 62K and had a timing belt failure at 76K so the head was stripped then and 10 valves replaced! Didn't have the new multi-layer gasket available then so had to go with the old 'revised' one.
Rich.
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Post by daved on Mar 17, 2007 8:43:05 GMT
Rich, I am in the MGOC too. Can I come to the next meeting with you?
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Post by Rich Stone on Mar 18, 2007 20:46:59 GMT
Daved,
I'll speak to you next time you're online and give you the details.
Rich.
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Post by Rich Stone on Mar 19, 2007 18:09:33 GMT
Update...
Went to visit 'the patient in hospital' this afternoon. Slight delay as apparently the valves have to be removed from a VVC head before skimming so it wasn't completed today as planned. That does give the advantage that the valve seats will be cleaned and the valves reseated though. All looking good for picking up Wednesday. The gasket had blown in just one small spot but that's enough! No other damage done. It's also giving me the chance to clean up my 'special' air filter system before it's all reassembled. Taking a trip to Trident Racing Supplies at Silverstone Circuit tomorrow to get some new flexible ducting.
Rich.
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Post by daved on Mar 21, 2007 13:36:09 GMT
Any news on the patient Rich?
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Post by Rich Stone on Mar 21, 2007 16:05:36 GMT
Coming back tomorrow (Thursday) if all goes well. A couple of bits were spotted on re-assembly, including some potting on the aluminium inlet manifold that they think has been there for a while and may have caused a slight drop in the vauccum pressure. It's being welded and skimmed by the same people who skimmed the head and they are giving it a general clean-up so flow should be slightly improved too. The refurbished air filter is in and looking a bit tidier than before. Finally, the hydrogas levels are being adjusted as I think they were a little low. They're setting it to Trophy spec. so it won't be too high!
Gotta run it in gently for the best results but all in all it should be better than it ever was. Can't wait!
Rich ;D
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Post by daved on Mar 21, 2007 21:42:39 GMT
Great news Rich. I'll be very interested to hear what you think of the Trophy suspension set up.
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Post by Rich Stone on Mar 22, 2007 9:03:26 GMT
It can only be more comfortable than it was. It was too low and meant that even the lowest road humps had to be negotiated slowly and with extreme care. But I didn't want it looking like a 4x4 either! Just hope I might have the clearance to fit my splitter without ripping it off on my driveway...
Rich.
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Post by daved on Mar 22, 2007 21:45:55 GMT
Have you got the Baby back then Rich? What's it like? A new car. Does it remind you of the first time you ever drove a MGF?
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