The Old Bloke Next Door Posted February 16, 2015 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.
dieselnutjob Posted February 17, 2015 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.
overrun Posted February 17, 2015 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!
DVee8 Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 I still want it. but there is more in the line in front of me.
madmopedracer Posted February 17, 2015 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
Station Posted February 18, 2015 Author 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. Taff and Barry Cade 2
overrun Posted February 18, 2015 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
DVee8 Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 If Mr FPB7 doesn't want i'm still interested.
Inspector Morose Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Nothing major?Mr FPB7 still wants and even has Mrs FPB7s approval. In these parts, that's a rare thing. Taff and eddyramrod 2
purplebargeken Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Emissions, rusty brake pipes, headlight issues. Am I in the same postcode re: guess? Cavcraft 1
dome Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 alert: FKNBANGARCRNah, I can vouch for him. Stand down!
Taff Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 MOT FAIL SWEEPSTAKE! I think it failed on worn rear anti-roll bar bushes and a number plate light
Jim Bell Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Brakepipe corrosion, handbrake imbalance and a weak horn.
Pillock Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Insecure hairdryer and failure of nearside curling tongs. Jerzy Woking, spike60, eddyramrod and 3 others 6
Inspector Morose Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 It's because I want it, isn't it? I'm cursed I tell ye, CURSED!
twosmoke300 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Brake pipes , bit of welding on a subframe and a balljoint boot or two I reckon
Station Posted February 20, 2015 Author 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
doobietoo Posted February 20, 2015 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.....
madmopedracer Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 keep me in mind if no one else wants it
Station Posted February 22, 2015 Author 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
Inspector Morose Posted February 22, 2015 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
Station Posted February 23, 2015 Author 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.
Inspector Morose Posted February 23, 2015 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!
Station Posted February 28, 2015 Author 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.
dugong Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 WIL IT BE AVAILABABLE 4 SCRAP MONEY THEN M8? IR CHANCER U C
overrun Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 That breaking idea doesn't seem so ludicrous, now.Hopefully it goes off to a good home, instead!
Station Posted March 1, 2015 Author Posted March 1, 2015 Was only joshing about the scrapping, it will be fine once MOTd. dugong 1
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