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MG MGF Factory Workshop Manual (1995-2000)04 · Maintenance
04 · Maintenance

Drive shaft gaiters

Make
MG
Model
MGF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Maintenance › Drive shaft gaiters
MaintenanceDrive shaft gaiters

DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS

Drive shaft gaiters
  1. Check that drive shaft gaiters are not twisted, split or damaged.
  2. Check clips are secure.

COOLING SYSTEM

WARNING: To prevent injury such as scalding caused by escaping steam or coolant, do not remove pressure relief cap from expansion tank while system is hot.

Check level and top-up

CAUTION: The coolant level should only be checked when the system is cold.

Check level and top-up – Check clips are secure.
  1. Visually check that coolant level is between the two steps of the level marker inside the expansion tank. If level is appreciably low, suspect leakage or overheating.

CAUTION: If coolant is not visible in expansion tank, the system must be refilled in accordance with Refilling procedure.

  1. If required, remove coolant expansion tank cap and top-up with anti-freeze mixture. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.

CAUTION: The coolant must not exceed the expansion tank flange.

  1. Check specific gravity of coolant. The overall anti-freeze concentration must not be below 50% by volume and must not exceed 60% by volume.
  2. Refit expansion tank cap.
  3. For cooling system drain and refill. See COOLING SYSTEM, Adjustments.

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