MG-Cars.info

Welcome to our Site for MG, Triumph and Austin-Healey Car Information.

Recommendations

Parts

MG parts spares and accessories are available for MG T Series (TA, MG TB, MG TC, MG TD, MG TF), Magnette, MGA, Twin cam, MGB, MGBGT, MGC, MGC GT, MG Midget, Sprite and other MG models from British car spares company LBCarCo.

MG MGF Technical - mgf regased still low one side

cant believe it my mgf causing misery. basicaly took it for regas as was low down whole of one side.
got car bak still the same . has anyone had this problem if so could anyone advise me on what to
replace.
thanks
y astley

Your Mechanic !!
Geoff F.
Geoff Farthing

Geoff is right try:
www.hydragas.co.uk
For a list of some of the nearby alternatives.
Charless

Giving the mechanic the benefit of the doubt for a second, it's possible that the pressure has been set to an identical figure (400psi) on both sides, but a problem with one of the spheres isn't resulting in equal ride height.

Also possible that it has 'settled' more on one side than the other, but was exactly equal at time of pumping. It can take several days for the 'true' height to be evident.

I'd take the car back and ask some questions before going elsewhere, as you may find yourself paying twice but still not getting the ride height corrected if there is indeed a problem with one of the spheres.
bandit

Bandit could have a point. Firstly it is not a regas, the process is to pump fluid into the system not gas.
Minor point I suppose however there is gas in the suspension units that the fluid pressurises to adjust the suspension height. If that gas has escaped (which does happen) then the suspension becomes very stiff and for a set pressure the suspension sits low and the only cure is a new suspension unit.

All that said I think it maybe a simple balance problem the only way to be sure is to go back to the garage and speak to them. Had I pumped up your suspension I would prefer you to come and talk to me first if you were unhappy.
Bob (Robert) Midget Turbo

I had a similar problem with my car. Got it regassed / reset but after a while it went back to being low on one side. Needed to get the suspension fixed as the hydrogas sphere (i think that was the part) was leaking. Cost me about £300 all in for this
alex

This thread was discussed between 05/12/2008 and 29/12/2008

MG MGF Technical index

This thread is from the archives. Join the live MG MGF Technical BBS now