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by alan@bessell.com
Wed May 08, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Hydragas
Replies: 3
Views: 116

Re: Hydragas

In my humble opinion that's shared by one very respected MG mechanic down here ( not a dealer though ) it's not that much of an exact measurement. Yes you can measure it to the last millimeter, but 368 at the front looks a bit odd to me, like a monster truck that shrunk. This mechanic ( actually a ...
by alan@bessell.com
Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Hydragas
Replies: 3
Views: 116

Hydragas

As a newbie I’ve been very grateful for much excellent advice on multiple topics for which have been of immense use. On hydragas replacement I’ve looked but don’t see any similar advice. We know the 368mm ride height measurement (temp correction aside). However can I suggest that rather than guess t...
by alan@bessell.com
Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGF Dampers removal info
Replies: 3
Views: 311

Re: MGF Dampers removal info

As aa follow up, I have a Sealy Spoke wrench set - used to re spoke motor cycle wheels. Turns out this is exactly the right tool to hold the top mount on my dampers while using a ring spanner on the nut. Doh……
by alan@bessell.com
Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: WANTED - Original MGF CD player
Replies: 5
Views: 970

Re: WANTED - Original MGF CD player

On my 1999 owners manual the car came with a radio/cassette player?
by alan@bessell.com
Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGF Dampers removal info
Replies: 3
Views: 311

Re: MGF Dampers removal info

I’ve plundered these threads mercilessly since Beavis, my 1999 MGF arrived two weeks ago so time for some payback. I’m preparing for my exchange hydragas units next week and decided to remove the dampers for ease of access and to inspect condition. Removing the top mount nut cannot be done without p...