Mgf radiator removal

OK, the radiator is well hidden beneath the slam panel, under the bonnet. Temperatures - Engine and radiator fans - Info post. The MGF radiator is prone to damage and corrosion, probably greatly assisted by the fact that it is much lower to the ground and therefore collects all the dirt and muck that gets thrown up by other traffic.

If you see any sign of coolant weeping from the radiator , get it replaced or repaired immediately. Whilst the replacement was done on an F, its still relevant to the TF.

Again, should still be relevant to the TF.

David Aiketgate on The-T-Bar shows us how he .

While you are under the bonnet, remove the plastic cover on the bulkhead and you will see another bleed point for the heater matrix. Rimmer Bros, For all of your Car Parts and Spares. Simon Hughes has some advice on how to maintain some of the problems associated with older models of the MGF , such as the suspension and head gasket.

The second reason to fill the system is post intrusive maintenance, such as changing the head gasket, the under floor pipes, any part of the cooling system, radiator , heater etc etc.

All of these would involve draining the coolant and refilling once complete. There is one at the top nearside of the radiator. Be very careful when opening this one as it is only plastic and often shears off.

Radiator in place - between the radiator and the spare wheel well (visible to the right and left of picture respectively). Apply PTFE Teflon plumbing tape to both the radiator oil unions. Attach both the oil hoses (the longest union fits to the left radiator connector).

Before fitting the lights and new brackets it is necessary to completely remove the triangular base supports for the original lights. They have captive nuts already attached and final fixing involves drilling through the radiator aperture side panels and bolting the bracket in place. Changing the engine oil and filter on an MGF - Duration: 2:25.

MG How to Jack an MG (not stealing) - Duration: 16:12.

K SERIES HGF repair - Duration: 6:00. Click on thumbnail for larger picture. Remove screw from underneath wheel arch (nearest wheel).

As mentioned before, Head Gasket Failures (HGFs) are attributable to an unfavourable temperature gradient either side of the thermostat, this is due in the most part to overcooling via the long radiator run.

Allow the engine to go completely cold. Check the coolant level in the expansion bottle. Top up or remove fluid until the coolant level is at the maximum mark – the higher . There are three bleed nipples in the cooling system of the MGF.

AT THIS POINT you can now check if your radiator fan works. Rover did little to address this, with owners frequently having to meet the cost of expensive repairs themselves early in the . Before you start, be aware that the refilling and bleeding of the coolant system is critical and requires care to ensure that all the air is removed and that the .