Author: Chris Adamson

Athelhampton 2019

1020’s big event of the year – our annual Garden Party and Picnic at Athelhampton House near Dorchester on Sunday 11 August – proved another huge success with in excess

Watercress Line Visit – 28 July 2019

Club members were chuffed with their day out on Sunday 28 July to visit the Mid Hants Railway, affectionately known as the ‘Watercress Line’. After assembling at Rownhams Services the

Poole Bay Classics Extravaganza, Breamore House

Club members joined hundreds of other motoring enthusiasts for the annual Poole Bay Classics Extravaganza at Breamore House near Fordingbridge. The colourful parade of 1020 cars was lined-up alongside friends

Sherborne Classics and Supercars

The 1020 stand this year at the Sherborne Classics and Supercar Show in the grounds of Sherborne Castle was occupied by 13 members and one guest from Blackmore Vale MGOC.

Macmillan Caring Locally

Summer Road Run 2019

Hardy country in North Dorset was the setting for 1020’s Summer Run on Sunday 14 July with the ultimate lunch destination The Crown Inn at Marnhull, famous for appearing as

Westival 2019

Westival, the West Moors Community Day on Saturday 13 July was a new venture for 1020 with a baker’s dozen of club cars taking part in the modest classic car

Pride of Ownership

The pristine and much admired 1950s MGTF of club member Martin Harris from Milford-on-Sea was voted the car of the night at July’s ‘Pride of Ownership’ gathering held in near-perfect

TG Tech – Child Seats in an MGF

Few, if any, 1020 club members are likely to ever have the need to fit a child seat into their MGF or MGTF – but just in case the situation

MG Tech – MGF / TF Remote Boot Release

One of the fears of modern MGF and TF owners is accidentally shutting the ignition and door lock keys in the boot. Because these models have no in-car boot release

MG Tech – Part Worn Tyres

PART WORN TYRES – A PRUDENT BUY OR A POTENTIALLY LETHAL PROBLEM? In these days of austerity you have only to walk into any commercial motor car servicing and maintenance

MG Tech – MGF LoLarm Installation

Head gasket failure is the nightmare that all MGF and MGTF owners face every time they drive their cars, such are the litany of horror stories about this happening to

MG Tech – Uprating an MGB Heater System

Roger Taylor offers some advice on how to upgrade the heating system on an MGB with a modern replacement system that will not only be warmer but also more efficient.

MGF Tech – Fitting a heated screen switch

No-one can have failed to notice that more and more club members are acquiring ‘modern’ MGFs and TFs to join their classics and, with the recent deluge from the skies,

MGF Tech – Replacing the Radiator

Many of the original specification MGF radiators were made from recycled metals and can be prone to corrosion, especially the cooling fins – if you are replacing the radiator it

MG Tech – Blocked MGB Air Intake

Ever had that soggy foot situation where water is coming into your MGB? Well the cause could be a blockage in the air intake outlet pipe which is allowing water

MGF Tech – Replacing Ball Joints

One of the common MOT failure points on MGFs is the ball joints which, over time and use, become compressed and need replacing as they can also increase tyre wear

MG Tech – MGB Brake Master Cylinder Replacement

Roger Taylor comes to the rescue of club member Chris Adamson who discovered brake fluid pooling in the foot well of his MGB. It didn’t take Roger long to diagnose

MG Tech – MGB Thermostat Replacement

Roger Taylor turns his attention to the thermostat, an occasional source of trouble with MGBs. If the engine isn’t running hot enough it could be down to a fault with

MG Tech – Classic MG Shock Absorber Test

Experiencing uneven ride over bumps or veering to one side under heavy breaking – well the problem could be your shock absorbers – that is on your classic MG. If

MG Tech – MGB Fuel Pump Replacement

It is not an uncommon sight to see an MGB owner lying on the ground hitting the underside of their car for no apparent reason – this was a procedure

MG Tech – Classic MG Windscreen Washers

Windscreen washers are an item that few people check on a regular basis – but they suddenly become very important when it’s time for the MOT, as an inoperative washer

MG Tech – MGB Headlight Uprating

Winter driving immediately exposes one of the serious deficiencies of classic cars – poor headlights. Roger Taylor says that one of the easiest, quickest and cheapest options for the owner

MGF Tech – Service Check List

In conjunction with HAS, we look at a selection of the elements that need attention during a typical routine service for an MGF or MG TF. Some aspects of a

MG Tech – MGB Colling System Check

A sudden drop in temperature that we can expect at this time of year will quickly expose any deficiency in the engine cooling system of a classic car – so

MGF Tech – MOT Checks

Once a year owners of MGFs and TFs take a deep breath and cross their fingers – it is MOT time. While generally regarded as reliable production vehicles, these cars

MGF Tech – Lambda Sensor

Earlier this year, my MGF sailed through its MOT check, apart from one thing – an enormously high CO2 emissions reading which meant an instant failure. This is a not

MGF Tech – Waxoil

At this time of year the big battle that both classic and modern MG owners face is the one against rust as cars negotiate damp and salt-sprayed roads – this

MGF Tech – Cambelt Change

On MGF and TFs a cambelt change on the K Series engine is recommended every 60,000 miles or four years, whichever comes first. Although the belt may look perfectly fine

MGF Tech – Lower Wishbone Plate Replacement

On the MGF one of the most vulnerable components to corrosion, due to its exposed location, is the lower wishbone plate on the front suspension – and this time HAS

MG Tech – Routine Brake Checks

In this article Roger Taylor offers some quick tips on checking the condition of your brakes. Most classic MGs have a combination of both disc and drum brakes and are

MG Tech – Track Rod Ends

Uneven wear on tyres or excessive steering movement could be an indication that the track rod ends that connect to the front wheels have gone beyond their useful life  (below

MG Tech – Rear Leaf Spring Pad Replacement

If you have noticed a degree of rear end steering on your classic it could be that the leaf spring pads have come to the end of their useful life.

MGF Tech – Hydragas Top-Up

One of the major differences between the modern MGF and MGTF is the suspension arrangement – the MGF having being designed with a hydragas liquid and nitrogen filled system. This

MG Tech – Classic Distributors

One of the Achilles heels of nearly all classic MGs is the electrical system and a major centre of attention is the distributor and its various component parts. Fortunately, says

MG Tech – Heater Valve

According to Roger, one of the most problems to crop up regularly on MGBs is a poor heating system – one of the prime causes being a blocked heater valve.

MGF Tech – Replacing the Brake Switch

After the perennial favourite of the failed head gasket, one of the next most frequent problems on the MGF is a mis-functioning brake light switch which often exhibits itself with

MG Tech – Electrical Kill-Switch Installation

One of the most popular accessories for classics MGs is a battery cut-off switch – it not only acts as a safety device it is also a simple security system

MG Tech – Steering Rack Gators

Split or perished gators are now an MOT failure item as damage to their integrity can allow water to seep into the sealed unit and cause corrosion which will result

MG Tech – Oil Change

Something that most owners can do is an oil change – here’s Roger Taylor’s  step-by-step guide. Draining the oil from the sump is easier if you can raise the car

3rd December – 1020s Monthly Meeting

It’s 1020’s Monthly Meeting at Hamworthy Sports Club – come along to hear the speeches, quaff a few beers and enjoy mutual motoring admiration! Tonight, there will be musical entertainment

28th October – The Autumn Run

Further details can be found in the monthly Newsletter.

Club Night October 1st

The 2012/2013 committee The October meeting was the 28th birthday of the club and also our AGM. 60 members attended and elected the club committee for 2012/2013 and also selected

19th August 2012 – Athelhampton Gathering and Picnic

Bournemouth & Poole MGOC Invite all classic and modern MG owners to a Garden Party and Picnic at Athelhampton House on Sunday 19th August 2012 Start 10.00 am     Entry £12

6th August 2012 – 1020’s Monthly Meeting

The evening starts at 7.30 and provides a great opportunity to admire other MGs and chat with your fellow enthusiasts. at the meeting there will be a short film show,

2nd July 2012 – 1020’s Monthly meeting

It’s 1020’s Monthly Meeting at Hamworthy Sports Club – come along to hear the speeches, quaff a few beers and enjoy mutual motoring admiration!The special feature for this meeting is

20th May 2012 – DMASC – MGs at Kingston Lacy

A popular annual event held in the grounds of the spectacular National Trust property.

20th May 2012 – Moor 2 Sea Run

Exeter MGOCs ‘Moor 2 Sea’ Run takes in North Devon and Exmoor.

19/20th May 2012 – Beaulieu Spring Autojumble

The annual Spring Autojumble and Sodbury Sort out takes place at Beaulieu - details <a href="http://beaulieu.co.uk/beaulieu-events/spring-autojumble/">HERE</a>

18/21st May 2012 – MGOC Tour of Cornwall

This is a 3 day event based around Padstow – Full details can be found HERE