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Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #1
Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG F "Barney"	Posted: January 27, 2012 05:51AM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,135

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Oil Filters
2002-2005 Freeland KV6 and the MGF share the same oil filter
Hengst H90W29
WIX 57241
Fram Oil Filter PH4952
Knecht-Mahle OC 237/1

Spark Plugs
Denso Iridium PK20PR-P8, stock # 3245
Champion RC8PYPB4
NGK Iridium IX BKR6EIX-11, stock # 3764

Battery
I did a little research into car batteries and on UK sites they list two sizes for the MGF: 212mm x 175mm x 175mm and 247mm x 175mm x 175mm. I was able to cross reference the larger one to the VW Beetle (all up to 1991), which is very close to a Group 90 battery's dimensions. This size also corresponds to an Interstate MT-42, which is very similar in size to the MPT-47 that Brad suggested.

Brad also found that the Volkswagen/Audi part number 000-915-105-DE-DSP is a perfect fit.

Rich has installed the Optima Red top (part#34-8002-002). This battery is big enough that the standard battery clamp will not fit but a TR7 battery clamp works nicely.

Wheel Studs
Freeland wheel studs, CLP9037L are the same size as the ones in a MGF, both M12x1.5, and the knurled portion is the same. The Freelander stud has a longer threaded portion.

Does anyone have any other parts that can be found locally?

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/14/2013 02:19PM by Mark Jones.

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #2
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: April 06, 2012 11:55PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,387

Here are a couple more spark plug numbers:
Champion RC8PYPB4
NGK Iridium IX BKR6EIX-11 (Stock Number 3764)
I paid $12.70ea for the NGKs locally

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #3
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: June 22, 2012 12:17AM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,387

Here's another interchange:
MGF Fram Oil Filter PH4952

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #4
Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG F "Barney"	Posted: June 22, 2012 05:50AM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,135

Thanks for adding to this thread Rich.

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #5
verofan Brad Wilson Kitchener, Canada 1995 MG F "Number Seven" 1995 MG F "Brad's 'Demo'"	Posted: July 21, 2012 12:53PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 35

Just had to put a battery in the white car.

Volkswagen/Audi part number 000-915-105-DE-DSP is a perfect fit.

I believe this is equivalent to Interstate MTP47 but it was more expensive & less readily available.

Brad

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #6
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: July 21, 2012 04:42PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,387

For those that want an overkill battery (800 cold cranking amps) I installed an Optima Red top (part#34-8002-002)
This battery is big enough that the standard battery clamp will not fit but a TR7 battery
clamp works nicely. Stainless versions are available for added bling!

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/22/2012 11:21PM by Rich in Vancouver.

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #7
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: July 22, 2012 11:22PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,387

Another Oil Filter for the MGF
Knecht-Mahle #OC 237/1

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #8
Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG F "Barney"	Posted: August 01, 2012 07:50AM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,135

I did a little research into car batteries and on UK sites they list two sizes for the MGF: 212mm x 175mm x 175mm and 247mm x 175mm x 175mm. I was able to cross reference the larger one to the VW Beetle (all up to 1991). 247mm x 175mm x 175mm is very close to a Group 90 battery's dimensions. This size also corresponds to an Interstate MT-42, which is very similar in size to the MPT-47 that Brad suggested.

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #9
Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG F "Barney"	Posted: September 15, 2012 10:34AM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,135

With respect to oil filters that are compatible, here's a list of filters with numbers right off the back of a Wix filter box. I was given this filter at the Northant's monthly meeting

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #10
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: September 15, 2012 05:04PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,387

I see that WIX filter was made in Poland.
My last MG-Rover filter was also made in Poland.
Probably made for them by WIX.

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #11
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: September 15, 2012 05:15PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,221

WIX probably stands for something in Polish..... winking smiley

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #12
Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG F "Barney"	Posted: September 15, 2012 05:42PM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,135

That WIX filter took quite the route to make it to Corunna from Northampton by way of Aiktgate, Evesham, and Iceland. I think my MG Rover filter came from Poland.

I have noticed in some pictures of the cam belt auto tensioner that the MG Rover part says its made in Canada on the label.

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #13
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: September 16, 2012 01:14AM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,387

I just bought a Bosch O2 sensor from England that was made in the USA.
I think the only ones making money are the shipping companies.

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #14
verofan Brad Wilson Kitchener, Canada 1995 MG F "Number Seven" 1995 MG F "Brad's 'Demo'"	Posted: September 19, 2012 02:53PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 35

Good information, gents.

I am wondering about putting together an interchange database on my web site which might be easier to navigate?

I think one other issue we may be facing on this side of the pond for prospective F owners is the worry that they will not be able to get their car serviced easily. This question came up at Bronte as a matter of fact.

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #15
Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG F "Barney"	Posted: September 19, 2012 03:51PM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,135

An interchange database available to all of us would be nice as far as I am concerned and certainly helpful to new owners.

In the past (mostly last year) I've been asked that question too. I've told people that there are many types of services that any garage you trust can perform you (but that the owner of the car will have to provide a part source or order them for the garage) if you do not feel comfortable doing the work yourself. The only complication comes to OBD. The new, or potential, owner needs to know that there are simple ODB scanners available for less than $200.

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #16
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: September 19, 2012 06:42PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,387

Agreed,
Mechanically the car is very straightforward. Even the dreaded head gasket failure isn't that difficult to deal with. Changing the timing belt was actually easier than doing the one on my Daughter's Ford Contour.
Like Mark said the diagnostics are a minor issue as is the Hydragas system, and the tools to service both are not expensive or difficult to use. The parts situation is good with most parts still being available new, and those that aren't are available used from E-Bay UK or one of the British suppliers.
The biggest issue potential owners have with the cars is right hand drive. As you know conversion is possible if involved, and LHD cars are available, but the bottom line is that RHD is not that hard to live with. After a year I haven't had any problems other than not being able to use drive-through cash machines!

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #17
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: September 19, 2012 07:18PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,221

More cash needed for more parts, Rich? winking smiley

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #18
miccon Mike Connolley Millet, Alberta, Canada 1951 MG TD 1979 MG MGB 1980 MG MGB 1995 MG F 1996 MG F "Maxi"	Posted: September 23, 2012 07:59PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 91

Love the thought of Drive Thru's, My son has the answer,
he drives through in his RHD classic mini in reverse.
It always raises a smile or two smileys with beer

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #19
Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG F "Barney"	Posted: September 27, 2012 08:09AM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,135

In reply to # 2171352 by Rich in Vancouver I just bought a Bosch O2 sensor from England that was made in the USA.

What was the part number on the Bosch O2 sensor Rich? Can it be found locally?

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Re: Parts common to the MGF and Land Rovers #20
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: September 27, 2012 08:41AM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,387

In reply to # 2180622 by Mark Jones

In reply to # 2171352 by Rich in Vancouver I just bought a Bosch O2 sensor from England that was made in the USA.

What was the part number on the Bosch O2 sensor Rich? Can it be found locally?

Mark,
The Bosch part number is 0 258 003 229-760
It's made in the USA but I have no idea if it's available here.
I see that some companies in the UK sell them less plug and you
use crimps to swap your existing one over. Bosch may have a sensor
with the same values available here just needing a plug swap.

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