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MGF / MG TF

1995-2011 / Roadster / United Kingdom

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Minor Roof and Hood Issues

TF Hard Top Stress Cracks

Symptoms

Hairline cracks appear around the hard top mounting points and along stress lines in the fibreglass.

Cause

The hard top flexes during driving and over speed bumps. The mounting points concentrate stress. Fibreglass fatigues and cracks at these stress risers over time.

Fix

  1. 1 Repair cracks with fibreglass filler and respray the affected area. Ensure mounting points are correctly adjusted and not over-tightened -
  2. 2 excessive clamping force accelerates cracking. Cost: $100--400 for repair and paint touch-up
Cost mentioned in fix
Cost: $100

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