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Re: Bangernomics rag top for the heatwave?
[Re: Hovedan]
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02/04/2012 15:01
02/04/2012 15:01
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The head gaskets not a myth!
I had the TF 135 version, Lovely drive, dead flat round the corners, Really I could not fault it,
It got 'warm' one day, checked the oil & the worst was comnfirmed, Upon repair, the cylinder head had actually cracked! Cost me a whold new engine + £1200!
When working they are lovely IMO,.
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Re: Bangernomics rag top for the heatwave?
[Re: Hovedan]
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02/04/2012 16:23
02/04/2012 16:23
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DanielTheManual
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This thread should give you the information you need. Love this quote: Beat him round the head with a nailey plank repeatedly until nearly dead, then inform him that that was no-where near as painful as owning an mgtf would be.
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Re: Bangernomics rag top for the heatwave?
[Re: Hovedan]
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03/04/2012 09:51
03/04/2012 09:51
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Although not based on experience, and may stretch the budget a bit? I drove an MGF VVC at Thruxton on an experience day. I was surprised how well it performed. It was an enjoyable drive. Although my own car at the time was a Pug 406 estate, this was after my first 20VT. Having said that I know of one head gasket failure on a well maintained car.
"RK's way seems the most sensible to me". ali_hire 16 Dec 2010
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Re: Bangernomics rag top for the heatwave?
[Re: Hovedan]
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03/04/2012 10:21
03/04/2012 10:21
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Roadking
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I've seen that Derek, interesting, but not the one for me!
I read the MX5 thread which I found amusing. The MGF seems to have a whole folklore similar to the Coupes. Another Barchetta out of the price range?
"RK's way seems the most sensible to me". ali_hire 16 Dec 2010
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Re: Bangernomics rag top for the heatwave?
[Re: szkom]
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03/04/2012 14:03
03/04/2012 14:03
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Good, sensible K series advice there. I have had no issues with either of the engines I have used in the Caterham, despite a damn good thrashing. I am always careful how I warm the car up and for the last couple of miles to home drive gently, in the same way as you would with the 20VT. I have drilled a small hole in the thermostat, which avoids the thermal shock which is partly the blame for HGF. I checked both engines have the latest multi layer steel gasket fitted, and almost 50k miles later no problems.
Corvette C6 (manual of course)
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Re: Bangernomics rag top for the heatwave?
[Re: Hovedan]
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03/04/2012 19:54
03/04/2012 19:54
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MG TF all day long. I love them.
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