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09-09-2007, 15:22
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****************Hints and tips, F/TF How-to Guides & TYRE GUIDE*******
I have tided this thread up by combining this post with the How-to guide post, the suggestions and comments can be viewed and added to in this new thread.
Welcome to this section of the forum dedicated to all things related to the MGF and TF. This thread is no way meant to be comprehensive but it may help to answer some of the more common questions, however if you are still not sure then please don't hesitate to post a question in the forum.  Head gasket Head Gasket Failure (HGF) Not sure about the symptom's or think your car has a HGF then take a look at this thread on the subject. Detailed information relating to causes of HGF and what can be done about them. What parts do I need to change the head gasket? Badges My cars MG badges need replacing, how do I do it? Coolant What is the correct level for the coolant and what should I use to top it up with? Hood My hood locks up halfway down. Cleaning the hood using an Autoglym hood cleaning kit. I have just bought a 115 TF and the central locking (CL) and rear speakers do not seem to be working. The 115 did not have CL and rear speakers installed at the factory although these can be retro fitted. What parts from other cars fit the F/TF? Donor Car Parts and Mods MGF/MGTF Other common questions. Location of sensors and other useful stuff How to check the battery Will ZR wheels fit my F/TF? When I open the boot just after the engine has been switched off I hear a high pitched noise, what is it? How do I remove the TF's high level brake light?
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14-11-2008, 17:34
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Useful tagged threads by tag category.
Engine tuning Leaking cheater/hood Replacement rear window TF Suspension TF/F How to wheel alignment f/tf rear callipers Changing ball joints Coolant pipes
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07-01-2009, 12:10
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Tyre information for the MGF - Please note that these specifications are from Rover/MG-Rover at the time of the cars manufacture.
MGF RECOMMENDED TYRES and PRESSURES – All models All Mgf (except Trophy) Wheels and tyres -(no other arrangements are recommended): 185/55 R15 V Goodyear NCT3 fit to 6 x 15 alloy wheels - FRONT only 205/50 R15 V Goodyear NCT3 fit to 6 x 15 alloy wheels - REAR only 215/40 R16 Z Goodyear Eagle F1 fit to 7 x 16 alloy wheels - front & rear 175/65 R14 T fit to 5.5 x 14 steel spare wheel only Wheel alignment: Front 0.10’ ±6’ toe out Rear 0.10’ ±6’ toe-in Tyre pressures lbf/in bar 185/55 R15 V (front wheels only) - 26 lbf/in ......... 1.8 bar 205/50 R15 V (rear wheels only) - 28 lbf/in ......... 1.9 bar 215/40 R16 Z (front wheels) - 24 lbf/in ........ 1.7 bar 215/40 R16 Z (Rear wheels) - 28 lbf/in ........ 1.9 bar 175/65 R14 T (spare wheel only) - 30 lbf/in ........ 2.1 bar WARNING: The spare wheel is for temporary use only, and the car must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) with the spare wheel fitted. TROPHY MGF Wheels and tyres -(no other arrangements are recommended): 195/45 Z R16 Goodyear Eagle F1 fit to 7J x 16 alloy wheel - FRONT only 195/45 V R16 Yokohama A539 type fit to 7J x 16 alloy wheel - FRONT only 215/40 Z R16 Goodyear Eagle F1 fit to 7J x 16 alloy wheel - REAR only 215/40 V R16 Yokohama A539 type fit to 7J x 16 alloy wheel - REAR only NOTE: Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres are directional tyres and MUST be fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation shown on the sidewall of the tyre. Mixing Goodyear and Yokohama tyres on the same car is NOT recommended. Trophy Tyre Pressures - Goodyear tyres Normal driving conditions lbf/in bar 195/45 ZR16 (front) - 24 lbf/in ......... 1.7 bar 215/40 ZR16 (rear) - 36 lbf/in ......... 2.5 bar Trophy Tyre Pressures -Yokohama tyres Normal driving conditions lbf/in bar 195/45 ZR16 (front) - 26 lbf/in ......... 1.8 bar 215/40 ZR16 (rear) - 36 lbf/in ......... 2.5 bar Trophy Tyre Pressures over 100mph(160km/h) lbf/in bar 195/45 ZR16 (front) - 30 lbf/in ......... 2.1 bar 215/40 ZR16 (rear) - 36 lbf/in ......... 2.5 bar MGTF RECOMMENDED TYRES and PRESSURES – All models MGTF Wheels and tyres -(no other arrangements are recommended): 185/55 R15 V Continental Premium Contact fit to 6 x 15 alloy wheels - FRONT only 205/50 R15 V Continental Premium Contact fit to 6 x 15 alloy wheels - REAR only 195/45 R16 Z Goodyear Eagle F1 fit to 7 x 16 alloy wheels - FRONT only 215/40 R16 Z Goodyear Eagle F1 fit to 7 x 16 alloy wheels -REAR only 175/65 R14 T fit to 5.5 x 14 - steel spare wheel only 195/45 R16 Z Goodyear Eagle F1 fit to 7 x 16 - alloy spare wheel MGTF Tyre Pressures Normal driving conditions lbf/in bar 195/45 ZR16 (front) - 26 lbf/in ......... 1.8 bar 215/40 ZR16 (rear) - 36 lbf/in ......... 2.5 bar 185/55 R15 V (front wheels only) - 26 lbf/in ......... 1.8 bar 205/50 R15 V (rear wheels only) - 36 lbf/in ......... 2.5 bar 175/65 R14 T (spare wheel only) - 32 lbf/in ........ 2.2 bar 195/45 R16 Z (spare wheel only) - 32 lbf/in ........ 2.2 bar MGTF Tyre Pressures over 100mph(160km/h) lbf/in bar 195/45 ZR16 (front) -28 lbf/in ......... 1.95 bar 215/40 ZR16 (rear) - 36 lbf/in ......... 2.5 bar 185/55 R15 V (front wheels only) - 28 lbf/in ......... 1.95 bar 205/50 R15 V (rear wheels only) - 36 lbf/in ......... 2.5 bar WARNING: The spare wheels are for temporary use only, and the car must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) with either type of spare wheel fitted. NOTE: Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres are directional tyres and MUST be fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation shown on the sidewall of the tyre.(except for above) Note there have been some reported problems with Marangoni Zeta Lenea and GoodYear GD2/3 tyres. See this thread for details.   Info on this page gathered by Aiketgate.
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13-04-2009, 19:51
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A link to the Goodyear / MGR advisory for use of GSD2 / 3 tyres.
http://forums.mg-rover.org/attachmen...2&d=1145552975 |
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13-10-2009, 14:08
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*****Safety recall - 2009 nac tf******
I've just received a Recall notice for my 2009 NAC TF135 Front Suspension Damper Assembly. It is confined to a specific batch of dampers from Tenneco (Monroe). I don't know if it affects the LE500.
If you bought new than you should receive a notice. If you have bought Used or Pre Reg then it may be a while coming through. Any queries can be checked with Keith Harris, Customer Relations Manager, MG Motor UK Ltd, 07850 145796. |
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