MAXTHEDOG

Airportable,
IMHO no you’re not getting disillusioned with the motoring caper. Very wise attitude.

Interesting thread this as my TF has just failed its MOT on emissions. Have post cat sensor replaced very recently. Cat and pre sensor ordered from ‘Bitz. Cat fitted today and the testers said they’d had issues with their test gear but ‘got it sorted’ and it’s failed again. Pre sensor to be fitted. See what tomorrow brings…..
Michael.

Hi All,
My TF failed the MOT yesterday on one wiper blade and terrible emissions. I’ve very recently replaced the post cat sensor and got rid of the MIL since. The tester stated that the readings are so far out it’s likely the cat and not just the pre cat sensor. I’ve not experienced any of the faulty cat symptoms given by a web search, but given that the car is now just over 21 years old I’m inclined to believe it but your thoughts would be appreciated before I place an order with Bitz for it and the pre sensor. On the same day as tyres all round for the Freelander too!🫣
Cheers,
Michael.

Hi,
Thanks to you all for taking the time to reply.
It has been on the ‘List’ for a while, but other mainly Freelander based things have taken priority.
I see ‘Bitz have glass screened hoods in stock and I’ve requested their installation PDF that goes with it. I’ve also watched the MG Mania YT tube video - doesn’t seem too difficult, but the butchering of the original hood with a knife is the mark of confidence! My TF has the screen heater switch and loom so presumably the relay too.
There’s also a place in Birkenhead that do new plastic panels for about half the ’Bitz hood price.
In the meantime the screen tear is taped up with the tape I use for repairs to the polytunnel - once that on it doesn’t come off, and of course it’s absolutely hammering down today for a change (not).
Re: reversing damage, I just don’t push my luck and in car parks the front marker of the space seems to be right when it lines up with the front wings corner. The TF’s so tiny (even the wife laughs at it at the side of her Beemer Mini) that there’s usually loads of room behind still given the bloated size of a lot of cars now.
Cheers,
Michael.