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MG MGF Technical - CVT failure...?

Low mileage, well maintained, lady owned and driven MG TF.. Suddenly developed a severe judder from the transmission. OKI in P & N but select drive or reverse and it engages with an almighty jerk and drives as though you are trying to climb over 6 inch rocks...!

My belief is that the CVT box has failed but before I venture down such a drastic path, does anyone else have any thoughts...? Has this happened to you..?

Many thanks,

Mark.
M T Boldry

Seriously terminal.....! The box has dismantled itself.

Anyone got a spare CVT box for a TF..?

Mark.
M T Boldry

I'm looking for a CVT gearbox if anyone has a good one to sell..

I'm happy to buy from UK and Europe....

Cheers,
Mark
M T Boldry

Mark

Check Ebay listing

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGF-MGTF-Stepspeed-Automatic-Gearbox-/350511574036?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item519c1e2c14

I have dealt with the seller before. No problems but ask items about the item.

The item can be picked up I see from the ad but you probably have to arrange pickup via a courier.

Is there no one in Australia who cannot repair your existing box or is it truly 'mangled'?
J Foulger

The existing box is absolutely mangled....!

I've emailed Paul Depper about this box last week but as yet, he's not even replied.... :-(

Any other offers..?

Mark.
M T Boldry

Two CVT boxes available in Germany

http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4634.m570.l1313&_nkw=TGD101780&_sacat=See-All-Categories
Julian S Foulger

Another gear box on ebay. UK supplier, less price than the German ones and looks in good nick.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mgf-Mgtf-Rover-25-45-1-8-steptronic-automatic-gearbox-VT1-32A-/220933988795?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3370b121bb
Julian S Foulger

No reply at all from Paul Depper - How rude..!

Thanks for the leads on the others on ebay..

Mark.
M T Boldry

The one I'm looking for is the VTI 11A TGD 101780

Cheers,
Mark
M T Boldry

Part of anemail from Aussie parts supplier which may be of interest down under


Now, back to the CVT transmission�.
The CVT auto in the BMW New Mini is same transmission and you can get one repaired in Australia for about $2,500 + fitting labour + tax .
ATA also do a beef up of vulnerable parts with 2 years warranty.
See http://www.autotransaustralia.com.au/

In my opinion, this may be seen to be a more expensive solution but buying a used CVT with no warranty plus international air freight does have its frustrations and dangers.
Julian S Foulger

This thread was discussed between 20/12/2011 and 18/01/2012

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