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MG MGF Technical - Manuals

Dear readers,

As an F owner, I'm in need for a service manual (also known as garage manual). I've heard that they exist on CDROM but I can't seem to find any online.

Is there anyone here who can put up the manuals (just as the Elise manuals) so that anyone can download them.

I see no infringement of copyright as I've allready bought the end product (the car),
and therefore I should get the manual to maintain my car with the car.

Email and replies are welcome.

Greetings,
Dennis
D Fleurbaaij

Dennis

There are always loads of them on Ebay
Search under MGF or try this link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2422460008&category=43041

Pete
Pete Fincher

Ehrm,

Which one should I get ? There seem to be lots of them, all with different cars, but including the MGF.

Any advise ?

( And I still don't get it why the files arn't transferabble via the internet. )
D Fleurbaaij

>I see no infringement of copyright as I've allready bought the end product (the car).

Workshop manuals are not user manuals, so this argument doesn't apply.
Will Munns

Will,

True, I do agree. But (always the but :) )...

It DOES describe the car right ? And as I've bought the car why can't I know how it works :/

Any lawyers in here that can shed a bit of light on the subject.
D Fleurbaaij

No, it describes how to _service_ the car, something a user is not expected to do. It is alike to saying "why doesn't my camera come with details of how to develop photos?"
Will Munns

Will,

Sorry but I again disagree with you.

The developement of the pictures is like the fuel that goes into the car. So I think they are two different things.

But back to the camera, I would appriciate it if there was a booklet that allowes me to fix my camera should something break.
D Fleurbaaij

It would be nice if manufacturers supplied detailed literature about how to repair and maintain any item whether it's a toaster or an MGF, but unfortunately the manufacturer leaves that job up to third party companies such as Haynes who strips things down and photographs them and I don't have any objections to paying these guys money for their time and effort.

Even companies like Microsoft sell an operating system with sufficient built in help to get you on your way, but for any real technical information you have purchase books from Microsoft Press or third party companies.

Is there any manufacturer who supplies details on how to repair their product(s), within the user guide?
B Beesley

D,

I understand where you are coming from, but if you got the full manual with the car, they would just add the cost to the sale price.

Sam
Sam Murray

>> third party companies such as Haynes who strips things down and photographs them <<

or the odd owner who has done a great deal of this work FOC and posted it on the web for everyone's benefit. ;-)

Check out the rebuild galleries on the SOS site:

>> http://www.sfforever.co.uk <<

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Alo, try searching on eBay for an MG Rover RAVE disc, hookey copies come up on there from time to time.

SF
Scarlet Fever

I think something called product liability comes into this eqaution. Manufacturer being sued when something goes wrong, particularly in an accident, must worry them, hence the reluctance to publish, not to mention loss of income from servicing.
Mike
M J Gibbens

Sam, hej that's unfair ! ;-)

It would be nice if manuf. did supply them but alas, it is not so. That leaves me with the question of which manual on ebay to buy ? I would like the MY2000 revision. Can anyone help me there ?
D Fleurbaaij

The MG Rover RAVE disc that appears on eBay regularly covers all cars from Mini thru' the 400,600,600 range and includes the F upto 2001 when it was replaced by the TF.

For £10 or so it is a steal (sic) and the full paper copy, normally available mail order from B&G or MGOC, is also excellent value at approx £40.

Send your money to MGOC and get a paper copy or speak to the MGOC Spares Department about the newly announced CD Service Manual for the F. I've not yet seen the CD but if you can afford an F you can afford the book to look after it.

Regarding copyright - yes we all know it IS illegal so why do we keep stirring up the fatuous arguements trying to justify stealing yet another copy? Just steal it and keep quiet about it.

Will is right - right is Will!
John Ponting

Hi All....

I have a cdrom copy of F service manual. bought it for 10 quit, but willling to give anyone for free except the postage from bkk to whatever the destination is, and the cost of the cd itself. Yet i do not know how to collect the postage charge from you guys. An idea just came to me why don't you send me a prepaid postage. Then I can mail them to you all.

Sata Clause is coming to town.
Hank
hank teekaveerakit

Sounds good to me

would u like a blank disc sent as well
P Sayer

I've got one coming this week and I'll be willing to provide copies for free to anyone who needs it (providing I dont get 500 odd requests!)
Bob Millar

Anybody bought the electronic parts catalogue from ebay, cant get mine to work
Mike
M J Gibbens

Mike, If you have a firewall this will prevent the EPC from working, try disconnecting the Firewall and any Ads blocking that is running and then start the EPC.
Chris Catchpole

Chris, the problem is, it wont run without the online connection. Do you think MGR are gona be upset, IMO this info' is for dealers only, even though I'll be ordering parts from it. The seller on ebay says it will run offline but everytime I try, it wont take the password. Cheers Mike
M J Gibbens

Mike, it should run offline, it only uses the browser to display the information. Are you using the password ADMIN in uppercase.
Chris Catchpole

This thread was discussed between 09/07/2003 and 12/07/2003

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