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Post by ScarletFever on Mar 9, 2004 11:39:16 GMT -5
OK, this is SECRET SQUIRREL stuff people - here's the idea: Single JazBag boot tidy bag - velcros to the side of the boot carpet out of the way. Contains a foam former with spares slotted inside, spare parts come from Victoria at the MGF Centre (i have spoken to her about this) and consist of the usual suspects - i.e. expansion tank cap, rad bleed screw, brake pedal switch etc. Now for the clever bit - i have devised a (draft) manual for installing these (and more) items with photographs and hints and tips as well as a large section at the back, as an appendix containing items like my 'hood tips' info that i created for Paul Lathwell's FAQ site and other stuff. Price will depend on the cost of the parts - i'm not looking at a huge mark up here, just a little pin money if you know what i mean. Afterall, if i'm on a tour and someone's F has a problem, with the kit available i shouldn't need to get involved!  List of parts so far: Expansion tank cap Rad fan fuse Rad bleed screw Gear selector cable clip Brake light switch Credit card key (for accessing the boot)  Window stops Clear tape for split rear screen Spare (orange) front indicator Spare (orange) side repeater Spare bulb kit (MGF/TF specific) First off: Do you think this is a good idea?and What else do you think should be in the kit? |
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Post by ScarletFever on Mar 9, 2004 11:45:43 GMT -5
Oh, one more thing...
I am also thinking of a 'deluxe' version or maybe an 'EU Touring' version using an additional JazBag. This will have items like GB sticker, first aid kit etc and also some more unusual spares like a new throttle cable and some basic tools.
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Post by BobMillar on Mar 9, 2004 11:59:15 GMT -5
Cracking idea Andy.
How about including:
Spare Remote Blipper Battery
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Post by ScarletFever on Mar 9, 2004 12:00:16 GMT -5
Excellent idea - i'd not thought of this one ;D
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Post by BobMillar on Mar 9, 2004 12:08:49 GMT -5
I'm trying to think of parts specifically for the F rather than the more generic things I always carry (spare washer fluid, gaffa tape, WD 40 etc)
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Post by Dieter on Mar 9, 2004 12:28:49 GMT -5
----collected--- Expansion tank cap / I have Rad fan fuse /     Rad bleed screw / I have Gear selector cable clip / Brake light switch / I have Credit card key (for accessing the boot) ? please explain Window stops /Not required, already to be replaced Clear tape for split rear screen / I have Spare (orange) front indicator Spare (orange) side repeater / I have Spare bulb kit (MGF/TF specific) / I have + blipper battery // I have ----------------------------- Me keeps this confirmed already together with the DIY hydragas pump in the *LHD only* bonnet box. = means, I'll go for it Would recommend to add: Rubber hose repair kit (self vulcanising 5 inch long strap of thin rubber, app 1 inch wide) Can be wrapped to coolant hose with small split. *temporary repair* Door Card Plastic rivets (blue) |
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Post by ScarletFever on Mar 9, 2004 12:45:05 GMT -5
Alright, i know we all have spare fuses - but for the sake of a couple of pennies... Credit card key (for accessing the boot) ? please explain These have been around for a while (although i have yet to find a supplier). Basically it is a plastic card, the same size as a credit card, with a fold out plastic key. The idea being that you have the key cut and keep it in your wallet. If you lock your keys in th eboot you should (hopefully!) have a spare key with your credit cards  ------------ Rubber hose repair kit (self vulcanising 5 inch long strap of thin rubber, app 1 inch wide) Can be wrapped to coolant hose with small split. *temporary repair* Very good idea. Door Card Plastic rivets (blue)Hmmm, are these the trim clips? I suppose if the window stops need replacing then there is a chance some of these clips will go missing. OK, i agree - another good idea. |
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Post by Rob Bell on Mar 10, 2004 8:44:12 GMT -5
Sounds like a great idea Andy. Worth doing a SF 'Touring Pack' to consist of medical kit, warning triangle, bulbs, tyre pressure gauge, windscreen cleaner, GB magnetic 'sticker'?
For the 'E Pack' the only thing I can think to add to the already comprehensive list is a pair (or pairs) of rubber gloves to keep one's hands clean where running water may not be available to wash up when the repairs are complete...
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Post by ScarletFever on Mar 10, 2004 10:02:36 GMT -5
E-Pack list of parts so far:Fits in right hand JazBagExpansion tank cap Rad fan fuse Rad bleed screw Hose repair kit Gear selector cable clip Brake light switch Credit card key (for accessing the boot) Spare blipper battery Window stops Door card trim clips Clear tape for split rear screen Spare (orange) front indicator Spare (orange) side repeater Spare bulb kit (MGF/TF specific) Latex gloves Deluxe E-Pack parts list:Fits in left hand JazBagSet of plastic valve caps! (for when your MG ones get stolen in France! ) Throttle cable Electrical tape Terminal blocks Wire crimpers Basic socket set Small electrical screwdriver 10mm Ratchet spanner (MY2K engine bay access!) EU Touring E-Pack parts list:Fits in central lower recess JazBagWarning Triangle (how i'm going to get this in a JazBag is beyond me! ) Spare bulb kit First aid kit Windscreen cleaner (like RainX Rob, or like Windolene?) Tyre pressure guage Magnetic 'GB' sticker European map book More electrical tape and some photocopies of your headlight convertor patterns Rob! (cheeky! ;D )
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Post by ScarletFever on Mar 10, 2004 10:04:24 GMT -5
Also, the deluxe one could contain OE brake pads too and maybe a couple of those caliper bolts that Dave broke on the Treffen the other year! I was also thinking about a small can of PlusGas/WD40 etc. |
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Post by BobMillar on Mar 10, 2004 10:42:55 GMT -5
Halfrauds do tiny little sachets of copper grease which could be handy as well. Similar to the small ketchup sachets you get in Burger King etc.
Here's a list of things I carry in the F all the time:
Small can of WD40
Copper grease
Latex Gloves
Expansive Tool Kit
Two bottles of water
Bunch of rags
Jump leads
Small torch
Washer fluid
Sponge
Something similar to a oil filter wrench but smaller (very handy - from Poundstretchers for about £3)
Bunch of fuses
Lengths of electrical wires
Small length of rope (tying up the hood when working in engine bay)
Small length of plastic hose (about 30cm long)
Funnel
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Post by Rob Bell on Mar 10, 2004 10:49:32 GMT -5
Windscreen cleaner (like RainX Rob, or like Windolene?) More like Windolene... or perhaps Wendolene?  ;D |
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Post by ScarletFever on Mar 12, 2004 6:32:25 GMT -5
Halfrauds do tiny little sachets of copper grease which could be handy as well. Similar to the small ketchup sachets you get in Burger King etc. Excellent idea Bob Here's a list of things I carry in the F all the time: Small can of WD40 Copper grease Latex Gloves Expansive Tool Kit Two bottles of water Bunch of rags Jump leads Small torch Washer fluid Sponge Something similar to a oil filter wrench but smaller (very handy - from Poundstretchers for about £3) Bunch of fuses Lengths of electrical wires Small length of rope (tying up the hood when working in engine bay) Small length of plastic hose (about 30cm long) Funnel I carry a rubber 'jar top remover' too Bob - it's a rubber 'ring' with grips on it - makes removing things like oil filler caps a doddle. Funnel is also an excellent idea for the kit (and also for me too, at present i don't carry one!) - but i'm not thinking about including any fluids with it. This will jack the price up and i don't want the responsibility of someone adding normal coolant to thier OAT for example (the alcohol in the normal coolant will destroy the organic elements in the OAT completely - HGF!). I assume the length of hose is for brake bleeding? Another good idea (although if i included one i'd need to write up instructions for bleeding the brakes and the AP ones are slightly different to the OE ones so i'd need to do a bit of research - also i'd need to include a jar of some kind too). Rope for hood - hmmm, i prefer to use a length of bungee cord myself, but a cord is a lot more expensive than a short length of 'string' - from a price perspective, the rope/string is much more desirable. Thanks Bob - given me some food for thought. |
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Post by BobMillar on Mar 12, 2004 6:49:45 GMT -5
> I assume the length of hose is for brake bleeding
Could be for that. It has multi roles. I got caught out years ago on a Nissan Micra automatic I had.
It kept stalling at idling speed. Luckily as it was an auto I could keep my foot on the throttle permanently.
Turned out to be a hose coming from the carb. Some kind of vacuum hose perhaps? Very similar to a brake bleed hose. I had a lenght of clear hose in the garage which was a perfect replacement. There are a few hoses on the MGF which are a similar size and I reckon it'll come in handy one day!
Also useful for cyphoniing as well.
Had another thought. A torch may be prohibitively expensive but what about those glow sticks you get? You kind of bend them and they start emitting light. Usually pretty cheap!
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Post by Dieter on Mar 12, 2004 20:03:28 GMT -5
+ new idea Door Hinge pin (for check arm) BDM100050A plastic cover for mirror cheater bolt EKB100030 |
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