Hello

Hi all just joined at the suggestion of Adam who I met today. Im new not only to the forum but also to MGF's. My venture is my profile picture. It supposedly has a failed head gasket but ive been advised to check a couple of things before i strip it too far. So far i have removed the exhaust its shot. Cleaned the leather interior removed the top cam cover. The car is non VVC so its going to be relatively normal to me. The car had no coolant in it but did run albeit on three cylinders. Plugs are now out and no obvious signs of contamination. Perhaps compression test is next. I have a replacement exhaust but need to cut nuts and bolts off the cat and downpipe so that can go back on. So thats me hope i dont bug you too much but you never know.

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:thumbsup: Welcome again Neil,

You're in the right place and never worry about asking questions, the only dumb question is the one you don't ask :broon:

Sounds like you have a bit of a project there, you said 'The car is non VVC so its going to be relatively normal to me.' Have you had a K-Series car before?

I see you're in Barnet, North London, bit far for me to pop over and give you a hand but will give as much on-line support as I can.

Hi yes Ive had a rover 214 however it was very reliable and I never had to do any major work in the 3 years i owned it.

Look after your MGF and, as I have found, you will get reliability and so so So Much pleasure out it, :yesnod:

Be warned this could be the start of a long term relationship :woohoo:

As you can see Neil, they are a very friendly and knowledgable bunch on here. I haven't had a chance to meet anyone yet, but If I want to ask anything then this is always my first port of call! Good luck with your F. I've had mine for about 6 months and still needs TLC but the engine is great! So much torque from low down - mines a VVC with over 100000 miles. I mistakenly put it in 4th today instead of 2nd at less than 20 mph, but it still pulled away. I love it! Just wish I had more money available for "projects"... :evil:
Tim

Thanks for your comments Tim, this forum is what YOU the members have made it. This is a great place, where like minded people can have a quick chat. Even better when we get together on a run, look forward to seeing you soon :broon:

Hello and Welcome Neil.

Hi and welcome

keep us informed of progress and don't be afraid to ask if you need to.

Thank you all for your welcome. Not sure how to get the box up that shoes ate the end of message yet.

neilr wrote: Thank you all for your welcome. Not sure how to get the box up that shoes ate the end of message yet.

From the shoutbox;- "What are u not sure about Neilr?"

how to get thankyou box on end of messeges