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MG MGF Technical - HGF & costs

Just been through the archives, I think the HGF went last night, 1998 vvc, 34k miles. Drop in power, then whining noise..thought it was London traffic, then as I parked up, noticed water gauge high and smoke coming from the rear. Presume it is HGF, though I'm not technically minded.

Questions:

1.If I fill rad with water, could I drive it to garage say 10 miles, or should I get RAC to tow?

2. Was going to take it to G Kingsbury in Hampton, anyone know of alternatives in SW London? Someone mention Cox & Buckle ? or Buckle & Ellis ?in Wimbledon, but I can't find them on Google - does anyone know them or alternatives?

3. Likely cost?

Any advice appreciated.

Best Wishes

Nick Sutton, Battersea, SW11
N Sutton

Nick,

I wouldn't risk driving it.

If it's just head gasket repair - £500ish

If more damage has been done - £?????

Been there, done that.

Sam
Sam Murray

if it ever happens to my F it'll be a lot more expensive because it will o[pen the floodgates of the darkside Dave Andrews will be getting a call
Neil

Could you get the AA to take the car to Kingsbury?
PA Beet

Rac took car to G Kingsbury, £500 + vat for HGF, though there is talk about replacing fan belt while HGF taken off, not sure if this is necessary.

Nick
N Sutton

Nick,

I think it might be the timing belt they are suggesting you have changed whike the HGF is being repaired.

It should have been done after 5 years.

Sam

Sam Murray

Did they mean cam belt as this has to come off anyway to remove the head. On a 98 it should have been changed in 2003 and your next one is 2008 but cheaper to do it now rather than another £500 in 2 years.
Tony

This thread was discussed between 21/07/2005 and 26/07/2005

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