under bonnet detailing! - Page 9

MangoMan · 13th February 2014, 09:57

Why thank you Gary....

Gate Keeper · 14th February 2014, 07:12

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Originally Posted by MangoMan

You mean ones like these:

Very desirable

pab · 14th February 2014, 07:23

I once had a nice set of brushed steel caps, well that's what I thought they were. They turned out to be alloy and welded themselves to the brass thread. They were an absolute nightmare to remove.

Anything that is chromed will be fine.

MangoMan · 14th February 2014, 09:07

I bought these in December 2012 and the cap itself is of very high quality, and as of yet no problems as you describe.
But I do know what you mean, I once bought a set like you describe many years ago and only after a few weeks I couldn't get them off! Had to eventually carefully cut them off......

pab · 14th February 2014, 09:11

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Originally Posted by MangoMan

I couldn't get them off! Had to eventually carefully cut them off......

A pair of mole grips on the valve stem, and a socket on the cap got them off.. Just.

MangoMan · 14th February 2014, 09:48

Unfortunately Pab the stems were rubber and I was scared of tearing the whole thing off!....

ashbash2403 · 14th February 2014, 20:01

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1392411676.759656.jpg trust me to turn up after the v8 pics lol

pab · 14th February 2014, 20:24

The fashionable black expansion tank.. Looks goog. The yellow dipstick could do with being black to match the oil cap.

Nice.

Bainzi · 15th February 2014, 17:34

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Originally Posted by pab

Nice innit. What's best is he's promised me a shot in this car.

Thanks for the comments guys

Pab, I should be at Thorpe Arch in March so ill take you out for a spin as promised

pab · 15th February 2014, 17:37

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Originally Posted by Bainzi

Thanks for the comments guys

Pab, I should be at Thorpe Arch in March so ill take you out for a spin as promised

Superb.

I just need to get behind the wheel, and I can say I've driven every variant. I've driven the 260 in basic form courtesy of Aldo Ross. This car is now owned by MG Lifestyle in Halifax.

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MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Why thank you Gary.... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

14th February 2014, 09:07	#84
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	I bought these in December 2012 and the cap itself is of very high quality, and as of yet no problems as you describe. But I do know what you mean, I once bought a set like you describe many years ago and only after a few weeks I couldn't get them off! Had to eventually carefully cut them off...... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

14th February 2014, 09:48	#86
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Unfortunately Pab the stems were rubber and I was scared of tearing the whole thing off!.... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

14th February 2014, 20:01	#87
ashbash2403 Loves to post MG ZT 1.8T 160 Xpower Grey Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Aldridge Posts: 355 Thanks: 8 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1392411676.759656.jpg trust me to turn up after the v8 pics lol __________________ You don't need to own a sheep to know what not to put in it !

14th February 2014, 07:23	#83
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	I once had a nice set of brushed steel caps, well that's what I thought they were. They turned out to be alloy and welded themselves to the brass thread. They were an absolute nightmare to remove. Anything that is chromed will be fine.

14th February 2014, 20:24	#88
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	The fashionable black expansion tank.. Looks goog. The yellow dipstick could do with being black to match the oil cap. Nice.