Kranz Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 have you got one for sale? Try Jezzybabes, Jody T, Turbofit??? Wait until the initial crack test results are back though, as they may still find it is cracked. not sure what pressure test equipment he has TBH. whats a dye pentrant test? I think the timing was out a bit TBH and the the problem started soon after replacing the rad cap which was leaking and probably caused it to overheat Dye penetrant is where one chemical is sprayed onto the surfaces of the head and this will seep into any cracks. The surface is then wiped clean and a white developer sprayed on that expands & changes the first spray into a visible red dye. As it expands it comes back out of the crack, and shows where the crack is in red against a white background. Simple! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dye_penetrant_inspection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 What sort of MG is it? MGF??? i had HGF on my F and you soon know! if it is a MGF/TF give a call to these people, pretty much known for being the best. Victoria at MGF Centre 01902 403045 http://www.mgfcentre.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 What sort of MG is it? MGF??? i had HGF on my F and you soon know! if it is a MGF/TF give a call to these people, pretty much known for being the best. Victoria at MGF Centre 01902 403045 http://www.mgfcentre.com/ A MG with 6 cylinders Dont worry I dont think anyone noticed you read HG as MG. EVERYONE READ MY POST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 A MG with 6 cylinders Dont worry I dont think anyone noticed you read HG as MG. EVERYONE READ MY POST! sorry, miles away. its early!!! i read it has MG hadnt failed, not HG! haha. im going back to bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookci Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 lmao. the engine man has looked at the HG thoroughly now and apparently its obvious where it failed. The head is going to get pressure tested the proper way so maybe things are looking up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Nice one mate - hope it all gets re-built OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 lmao. the engine man has looked at the HG thoroughly now and apparently its obvious where it failed. The head is going to get pressure tested the proper way so maybe things are looking up He should have gone to Specsavers Hope it turns out ok for you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookci Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 is it worth changing the stat whilst its in bits? Im not sure if ive changed it or not already! has anyone got the part number for it and a new radiator cap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookci Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 is it worth changing the stat whilst its in bits? Im not sure if ive changed it or not already! Always worth doing while its apart. Flush the rad too, new top & bottom hoses if they're old (ebay silicon ones are only about £30) and get the cooling system in top condition for your rebuilt head. Makes a good starting point so there's no further problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookci Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 is it easy to get too the stat? just trying to think if ive changed it already! i'll change it again anyway how would i knnow which hoses to go for on ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 is it easy to get too the stat? just trying to think if ive changed it already! i'll change it again anyway how would i knnow which hoses to go for on ebay? Hoses: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Supra-JZA80-NA-Silicone-radiator-hose-silicon-silicon_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33601QQitemZ290056112661QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V Thermostat is at the engine end of the top hose, under the bolted on aluminium hose flange (correct term... I don't know!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookci Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 another couple of questions then im finished... sorry! Do i need to get a toyota stat or is unipart ok? how long should they last... year... few years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Go for Toyota... Unipart = British Leyland Should last about 5 - 7 years mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookci Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 dont suppose u have the part number do you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Nope, sorry mate. The search button will probably find it though Its £15 from Toyota... I can tell you that much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookci Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 cheap toyota parts may beable to look it up guess if not ill have to go and get the frame number from my car. thanks for all your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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