Breaking MGF 1996 red

Breaking MGF 1996 red was created by chappers

Posted 13 years 10 months ago #20278
Hi

this is my first post on this forum, but I have used the info on the site to help me do the HG swap on my MGF and remove the rear subframe, so cheers!

I bought myself a non running MGF, with the intention of cheaply and easily fixing and using.

However a series of unfortunate events (2 Head gasket swaps) identified that in fact the bottom end of the engine was at fault!

So I have decided to break the car instead.

The cylinder head has been re-skimmed at my local engine specialist.
The roof is in excellent condition, no rips or tears and the rear screen is new.
Everything is available, I could do a prise list, but if anyone is interested in any parts please let me know(PM, Text, call)

I am not a trader of any sorts. I just need to get my money back from the car so I can buy another car to get to work ;)

Cheers
Chris

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PS I have pictures of the car/parts, ill try to work out how to upload the pics to share soon.

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Posted 13 years 10 months ago #20282
Hi Chris

Welcome to the forum,

Might also be worthwhile having a price in mind for the whole car, Somebody might grab it as a project.
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Replied by chappers on topic Re: Breaking MGF 1996 red

Posted 13 years 10 months ago #20285
Thanks.

Good point. Although I've already started breaking the car! As I removed the rear subframe to get the engine out! But unless someone fancies a big Meccano set.....
Rear subframe was a bugger to remove and I wasn't inclined to spend another 400 quid on a engine and wrestle to get the subframe back on.
Its been ongoing for a month now and I've moved house in the mean time! Doesn't win me any brownie points with the missus that's for sure!

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Replied by bryan young on topic Re: Breaking MGF 1996 red

Posted 13 years 10 months ago #20286

chappers wrote: Hi

this is my first post on this forum, but I have used the info on the site to help me do the HG swap on my MGF and remove the rear subframe, so cheers!

I bought myself a non running MGF, with the intention of cheaply and easily fixing and using.

However a series of unfortunate events (2 Head gasket swaps) identified that in fact the bottom end of the engine was at fault!

So I have decided to break the car instead.

The cylinder head has been re-skimmed at my local engine specialist.
The roof is in excellent condition, no rips or tears and the rear screen is new.
Everything is available, I could do a prise list, but if anyone is interested in any parts please let me know(PM, Text, call)

I am not a trader of any sorts. I just need to get my money back from the car so I can buy another car to get to work ;)

Cheers
Chris

07790732905

PS I have pictures of the car/parts, ill try to work out how to upload the pics to share soon.


You can upload photos by going to www.tinypic.com load them there one at a time and then just paste the code into this thread. simples!
You ought to suggest a price for the "whole box of bits" as psymon suggested, someone may want it as a project. you should also give some indication of prices for the various bits if you do decide to break it up.

Welcome to the forum too. :whistle:

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Replied by chappers on topic Re: Breaking MGF 1996 red

Posted 13 years 10 months ago #20290
Hi Bryan

Thanks!

I'm not sure someone would want a fully stripped down MGF would they?

With any luck the pictures should be attached...










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Posted 13 years 10 months ago #20291
I've edited your post so the pictures dislay a little nicer
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Replied by chappers on topic Re: Breaking MGF 1996 red

Posted 13 years 10 months ago #20292
Thanks Bryan!

The car stands me at £800 at the moment, so it would be nice to get close to that for the parts, as i dont think the car will fetch that much as a project.
But i'm open to offers on any parts or the whole car, as I need a new car to get to work.

Cheers
Chris

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Replied by volvonutt5 on topic Re: Breaking MGF 1996 red

Posted 13 years 8 months ago #21801
Hi

Do you still have the driver's side front wing, if so is it undamaged/rust free?
How much & How much to send to KW14 7HN

Thanks

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Replied by rough luck on topic Re: Breaking MGF 1996 red

Posted 13 years 8 months ago #21802
Is it a VVC if so how much for the cylinder head?

Youtube channel of mods an track pics

http://www.youtube.com/user/busternorris?feature=mhum

Website: http://www.roughluckracing.com/ MG Rover Mobile Repairs Nationwide and Western Europe

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Replied by chappers on topic Re: Breaking MGF 1996 red

Posted 13 years 8 months ago #21817
Hi Sorry not been checking this thread regularly!

Volvonutt5: Sorry ive sold both wings

Rough Luck: Its a Non-VVC cylinder head

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Replied by rough luck on topic Re: Breaking MGF 1996 red

Posted 13 years 8 months ago #21832
No worries thanks for the reply :)

Youtube channel of mods an track pics

http://www.youtube.com/user/busternorris?feature=mhum

Website: http://www.roughluckracing.com/ MG Rover Mobile Repairs Nationwide and Western Europe

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Replied by volvonutt5 on topic Re: Breaking MGF 1996 red

Posted 13 years 8 months ago #21836
Thanks mate, will keep looking

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