The Old Bloke Next Door Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 This would win the Autoshite members bargain of the month thread if we had one. Pity I have nowhere to park it at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselnutjob Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I can post an add on the mgfregister forum if you haven't already. It can just be a link to this topic if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I didn't mean to break this actual one... TBH though, noone wants parts from a shagged out shitter. However, I predict as Shitpeas windfall and a road trip, come the weekend.Shotgun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I still want it. but there is more in the line in front of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmopedracer Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hi just told about this site by a biodiesel buddy and what is the first thing to catch my eye sois the mg still for sale if so do you have a contact no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 I'm sure Mr FPB7 has absolute first dibs on this. Due to my dual life (one in the West Midlands, one in the Wirral), I'm finding a challenge to get anything done. Booked the car in for MOT up there, but couldn't get it done on a Saturday. Drove up there last night, and then drove the MGF down for an MOT test TODAY at 9am. This is the first time it's done a proper long run (150 miles) in about three or maybe four years and it was fine. There's a few rattles from interior, but waddyawanfromme for £450? Just want it to go to a good home that won't scrap it the first time something goes wrong. Barry Cade and Taff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hi just told about this site by a biodiesel buddy and what is the first thing to catch my eye sois the mg still for sale if so do you have a contact noalert: FKNBANGARCR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 If Mr FPB7 doesn't want i'm still interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Aand it failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Nothing major?Mr FPB7 still wants and even has Mrs FPB7s approval. In these parts, that's a rare thing. eddyramrod and Taff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Aand it failed. We need moar information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Emissions, rusty brake pipes, headlight issues. Am I in the same postcode re: guess? Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 alert: FKNBANGARCRNah, I can vouch for him. Stand down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 MOT FAIL SWEEPSTAKE! I think it failed on worn rear anti-roll bar bushes and a number plate light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Brakepipe corrosion, handbrake imbalance and a weak horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Insecure hairdryer and failure of nearside curling tongs. skattrd, catsinthewelder, Jerzy Woking and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 It's because I want it, isn't it? I'm cursed I tell ye, CURSED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Brake pipes , bit of welding on a subframe and a balljoint boot or two I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 It failed on wheel bearing, ball joint and the handbrake being below the required level.I've got it booked in for a retest on Monday. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobietoo Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Insecure hairdryer and failure of nearside curling tongs. It failed on wheel bearing, ball joint and the handbrake being below the required level.I've got it booked in for a retest on Monday. Spot on there..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmopedracer Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 keep me in mind if no one else wants it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Ok!Car is now repaired, taking it down tomorrow at 5pm for a retest and will be available tomorrow night, fao FPB7. On a plus point, the rear calipers weren't seized as they were new about three years ago You can move the levers by hand), the cables just needed readjusting (quite a process on these - calipers have to come off and you have to wind the piston in and pump them out with brake pedal, and then reattach the cables, and then tighten the cable up to have 1mm of give in them). Have replaced the wheel bearing and balljoint, and will do the fog light before I leave. Taff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Tomorrow night you say?Looks like I'm popping to Mr cashpoint in the morning and arranging Mr insurance. Taff, JohnK and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 OK, got everything ready to drive down, got about 10 metres down the road and wheel bearing is duff! It was clonking very heavily.I also thought the car was really twitchy, but the tyres were pumped up to nearly 50 psi lol.Have lodged a 'return' with the company and they're sending a new bearing to me.I know this for sale has gone on for a long time, so I'll just leave the thread at that and will get it down for next Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Not to worry, things like that happen just when you don't want them to! Might be a bit of a problem next week as I'll be out on a job in Hertfordshire for the week. I haven't got confirmed details as yet but when I find out...No I can't tow it behind the bus. Even though it's got a towbar, I tow a 16KVA genny using that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 This is now fixed, changed the wheel bearing, and then the driveshaft collapsed, replaced driveshaft, then the temp gauge just goes to max when you turn the key on, so will have to change the temperature sensor.Hopefully get a pass this week or it's going to the scrapyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugong Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 WIL IT BE AVAILABABLE 4 SCRAP MONEY THEN M8? IR CHANCER U C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 That breaking idea doesn't seem so ludicrous, now.Hopefully it goes off to a good home, instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Was only joshing about the scrapping, it will be fine once MOTd. dugong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJay Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Famous last words? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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