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MGF Engine

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By Paul
In MGF, MGF Engine
Posted December 14, 2014

Refitting the rear cam belt on the VVC engine

While the main (front) cambelt is quite easy to time in the normal manner, the timing position on the rear cambelt and gears has the inlet camshaft at a position where the valve spring action is [...]

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By Paul
In MGF, MGF Engine
Posted December 14, 2014

Tips for removing the MGF cylinder head.

This job is within the capabilities of any reasonably proficient DIY owner.   This note is not intended to substitute for a workshop manual but is a reference to draw attention to key aspects of [...]

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By Paul
In MGF, MGF Engine
Posted December 14, 2014

MGF head gasket replacement

There is a lot of urban myth about gasket failures on the K engine which is perpetuated at large on the various internet forums. The gasket itself is not really the problem. In a nutshell, here [...]

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By Paul
In MGF, MGF Engine
Posted December 14, 2014

Overheating diagnosis and bleeding procedure

Overheating in the MGF engine has the same range of causes as any other engine. It is often read as being a failed head gasket, but the most common cause of overheating is the coolant ceasing to [...]

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By Paul
In MGF, MGF Engine
Posted December 14, 2014

MGF overheating – causes and consequences

Introduction The K Series engine is maligned for head gasket failure, yet this is almost invariably the effect rather than the cause of a problem – gasket failure is usually the result of [...]

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By Paul
In MGF, MGF Engine
Posted December 14, 2014

MGF Cam Bolts

When the bolts securing the cam gear to the camshaft come loose, the camshaft stops turning and things get nasty and expensive. The standard bolts are more than adequate. There is a problem with [...]

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 MGF Engine Access
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By Paul
In MGF, MGF Engine
Posted December 14, 2014

MGF Engine Access

It is a mystery to new owners, but in fact quite simple.   For major servicing, the engine is accessed via the shelf behind the seats.  The rear of the hood folds up to enable this.  Here’s what [...]

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 K Series turns over but won’t start
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By Paul
In K Series Conversion, MGA-MGB, Midget, MGF, MGF Engine
Posted December 13, 2014

K Series turns over but won’t start

Check that the immobiliser (if fitted) is responding to your key fob transmitter by checking that the alarm indicator light on the dash has stopped flashing. If not, most commonly the fob may be [...]

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