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MGF / MG TF

1995-2011 / Roadster / United Kingdom

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Minor Clutch and Gearbox

CVT (Steptronic) -- Avoid

Symptoms

Juddering, slipping, erratic behaviour, complete failure.

Cause

The Continuously Variable Transmission offered on the MGF is unreliable, expensive to repair, and fundamentally unsuited to a sports car. The CVT robs the car of its driving character and adds a complex, failure-prone component.

Fix

  1. 1 If the CVT fails, replacement or rebuild is extremely expensive -
  2. 2 often more than the car is worth. Many owners convert to a manual gearbox, which requires a new gearbox, clutch, pedal box, and wiring changes

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Other known issues

Common Clutch and Gearbox

Clutch Replacement

Clutch slip under load (engine revs rise without corresponding acceleration), heavy or inconsistent clutch pedal feel, difficulty selecting gears.
Common Clutch and Gearbox

PG1 Gearbox -- Second Gear Synchro Wear

Crunching or resistance when shifting into second gear, particularly on cold downshifts from third to second.
Minor Head Gasket Failure (K-Series Engine)

What Happens
Minor Head Gasket Failure (K-Series Engine)

Why It Happens
Minor Head Gasket Failure (K-Series Engine)

How to Fix It
Minor Head Gasket Failure (K-Series Engine)

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