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MG TD TF 1500 - Tom Lange MGT Repair webpage

A quick note to let folks know that I have my web-page up and running. For high-quality engine parts please see:

www.mgtrepair.net

I'm happy to hear of any suggestions or advice. I've sold over 200 sets of core plugs, and dozens of head studs and rod sets, with 100% positive reports.

All parts are currently in stock for immediate shipping.

Tom Lange
t lange

Hey Tom, you need to come up with a tool just made to dimple the core plugs correctly. I believe one of the main reasons of failure of new installs is due to improper installation.

Regards,
Rich
Richard Taylor TD3983

Easy enough to do - I'll let you know when I have turned one up as a sample. Right now I'm struggling to figure out a tool to install the core plug between the firewall and the rear of the block!

In all the core plug sets I've sold I've had only ONE re-order due to insufficient dimpling.

Tom
t lange

Nice site Tom. I saved it as a favorite on my browser.

Frank
Frank Cronin

Tom,

We would like to add your site to our MG T-Type Suppliers page at http://ttypes.org/suppliers but wanted to check first that this was OK by you?

On another note, I will post later regarding the "missing" TD MkIIs you asked my father about a while back - perhaps we can track these down together.

Regards,
Steve
Steve James

I have a 53 MKII although it does not have the original motor in it unfortunately, nor the andrex shocks. Don't recall my VIN off the top of my head though.
L Rutt

I installed Toms core plugs in my 1500 block and none leak! Secret is to make sure the hole is perfectly clean with no defects or rust. I use a slight amount of high heat sealer, just enough to wet the grove, such as Permatex copper first. Good for 650 degrees. Wipe off any excess and they look very professional. PJ
P Jennings

The plugs I ordered didn't fit the block. I had to turn them all down slightly just to get them in the holes. Once that was done they seem fine of course. It would be nice if they didn't have the manufacturer's stamp as well, just or the nitpicky people like myself! ;)
Steve S

Tom
With regard to a tool to fit the core plug at the rear of the firewall I recently had to replace mine. Fortunately there was a hole in the firewall directly in line with the core plug this was fitted with a rubber grommet. Although not large enough to pass the core plug through I lowered the core plug from the engine bay and then was able to push it into the recess and dimple it with a long bar from the cockpit.
If anyone is thinking of doing it this way I would suggest a 2 inch diameter hole, this was the largest size rubber grommet that I could find and if I ever have to replace it again will enlrge the existing hole to 2 inches.
Regards
Mick 52 TD
Mick Cook

Thank you all for the feedback, which is much appreciated.

Steve - I actually ordered them with my own logo, but the manufacturer didn't get the message. Yours is the first report that the core plugs didn't fit the block, after nearly 225 sets sold.

I am keen to hear of ANY problems [people have with my products.

Mick - I've done it that way when there was already a hole there, but I can't bring myself to drilling a new hole in any firewall...

Tom

t lange

I had the unfortunate requirement of replacing the core plug on the back of the block a few years ago. Went to the auto parts place and got a rubber plug that required a wrench to expand it to size. I was able to slip it down between the block and the firewall and pop it into position. Then with an open end wrench was able to start tightening the nut. When it got to the point that the whole plug was trying to rotate I used a large screwdriver to pry between the plug and the firewall. This held the plug until the wrench got it tight enough that the screwdriver was no longer necessary to hold it from rotating. Then a few more turns on the wrench and it has held for more than 10 years.

Try it, it works!!
Cheers,
Bob
Bob Jeffers

Tom

Thanks for doing this. I have added this to my favorites and will check with you when I need items.

Appreciate you helping keep our hobby going.
Bruce Cunha

This thread was discussed between 25/09/2011 and 27/09/2011

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