MG TD Replica Car Club | Mauricio | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/mricio/activity/ Activity feed for Mauricio. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:43:16 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 711fba25774de8515a83c686d53e5ea1 Mauricio replied to the topic mp lafer for sale in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mp-lafer-for-sale/#post-249864 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:39:15 -0400 Hi Allen,Thanks for responding.  I just sent you a mail to your personal account.  I have owned it for about 15 years or so. I took this one a few weeks ago:

]]> b95a8c496bd92d07d2273fcd7383b1ba Mauricio replied to the topic Radio/ipod on the lafer in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/radioipod-on-the-lafer/#post-249979 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:15:30 -0400 Thanks. I will take a look. :O)

]]> 6cc9e6a2dec1649c5f40ed24bab70938 Mauricio replied to the topic mp lafer for sale in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mp-lafer-for-sale/#post-249862 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:39:12 -0400 Hi Allan, Beautiful rims!  If you had an extra set, I would buy those in a heartbeat.Good luck in trying to sell the car.I am practically your neighbor.  I live in SW Miami.Cheers,mauricio

]]> a6189bb9b5c865944dd08f5c217b89f2 Mauricio replied to the topic Engine on + pressing clutch pedal = noise in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/engine-n-pressing-clutch-pedal-noise/#post-248293 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:18:06 -0400 Guys, It was the throwout bearing and one of the boots was cracked. I was lucky to find a good vw mechanic in South Florida and he has since overhauled my engine. All I really needed was the throwout bearing and a new boot.  But hey, now I have a new engine.My mechanic also noticed the bowden tube needed to be welded in place and that is where I…[Read more]

]]> e84498f7bb42379dc09f58ab5dacf8a7 Mauricio replied to the topic Engine on + pressing clutch pedal = noise in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/engine-n-pressing-clutch-pedal-noise/#post-248290 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:23:27 -0500 Guys, Thanks for your help.  It really only makes the noise when pressing down on the clutch pedal. The car uses a 68 VW engine and chassis, I am going to assume the throwout bearing is the same as the 68 beetle.Thanks again for your help !

]]> 4c887b429a7100440d0f6844942ee477 Mauricio replied to the topic Engine on + pressing clutch pedal = noise in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/engine-n-pressing-clutch-pedal-noise/#post-248287 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:06:19 -0500 Wow. That was quick.  Thanks for your quick responses.  Could this also be caused by the ‘clutch release bearing?’
The car is in neutral. Just on and the noise occurs when the clutch pedal is pressed down.
It was fine two weeks ago.
I will ask my mechanic after the holidays, but in the meantime, I wanted to consult with you guys (the real e…[Read more]

]]> 17e7e229236ea5758664b6b2b8f43ec7 Mauricio replied to the topic Terrible vibration when driving over 20 t in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/terrible-vibratin-when-driving-over-20-t/#post-244084 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:08:48 -0500 Gang, it was the tires. I got them from the Web. Also, found a great mechanic in the SW Miami-Dade area.  He works on VW Beetles.
Thanks again fro all your help!
Vibration case closed!

]]> 29f6692c51a660ad68a8a8248fca3178 Mauricio replied to the topic MP Lafer spare parts info. in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mp-lafer-spare-parts-info/#post-248054 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:05:39 -0500 Thanks for sharing with the group!

]]> 717f705e874b73f7bf6eff5ab7d41c58 Mauricio replied to the topic MP Lafer: Fuel additive thinning oil? in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mp-lafer-fuel-additive-thinning-oil/#post-244458 Mon, 09 May 2011 17:37:08 -0400 Wow! Thank you guys! Amazing responses and I now know a heck of a lot more about my problem. 
Ed, my mechanic is just a general mechanic in Miami.  He changed the parts I supplied for him and manually adjusted the carb.
I will look for a VW bug mechanice in Miami. If you know of anyone, please let me know.
Thanks again for your valuable he…[Read more]

]]> 3afd7348822dcd3a6b867e821b4eef7f Mauricio replied to the topic MP Lafer: Fuel additive thinning oil? in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mp-lafer-fuel-additive-thinning-oil/#post-244455 Mon, 02 May 2011 17:48:24 -0400 Thanks Rich, but what you just said is like Mandarin to me.  I am not much of a mechanic. I can change the oil and that is about it. Someone just mentioned this to me: The diaphragm may have ruptured which decreases it’s ability to pump fuel and also dumps gas into your oil. What would cause the diaphragm to rupture? It is after all, a brand new…[Read more]

]]> b6be7bdd0e612434728fdc03b70f6e99 Mauricio replied to the topic Does my MP have ghosts in the wiring? in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/does-my-mp-have-ghosts-in-the-wiring/#post-244002 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:45:29 -0400 thanks much :O)  I had the floors redone a few years back and as I was leaving the shop, I had noticed the fuel was on empty, which was impossible, since I always have at least 1/2 a tank.   The guy did not bother to test any wires. He just ran a new wire to the tank.  That fixed it.  Should I leave these alone? or connect them to the tank? Than…[Read more]

]]> f322477ab4a088b88b47ec43859ab96f Mauricio replied to the topic Does my MP have ghosts in the wiring? in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/does-my-mp-have-ghosts-in-the-wiring/#post-244000 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:51:49 -0400 hahahahah!!!! Thanks guys !

]]> 3aad6d1c4312fd90009759f59d1829d9 Mauricio replied to the topic Does my MP have ghosts in the wiring? in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/does-my-mp-have-ghosts-in-the-wiring/#post-243997 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:11:01 -0400 Thanks for your help!  The oddest thing happened this weekend. I reconnected the wire on the front for the turn signal and the darn thing started working again (the turn signal) for about 10 seconds and then stayed on. Even after I had stopped the turn signal. The turn signal works on the other side. So, could this be a relay?

]]> d1f2c520274052c0fe4d955395dce621 Mauricio replied to the topic Does my MP have ghosts in the wiring? in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/does-my-mp-have-ghosts-in-the-wiring/#post-243995 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:53:18 -0400 Gang,
So would anyone know where thse wires go?  It is one brown and one grey.
Thanks,
:O)

]]> 245b49004cc156c0935d08a0eda38cdc Mauricio replied to the topic Terrible vibration when driving over 20 t in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/terrible-vibratin-when-driving-over-20-t/#post-244079 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:51:02 -0400 Thanks for the help.  I am making a list for the mechanic :O)

]]> c8700d313d3daf0ca10096855d5c09af Mauricio replied to the topic Can ayone tell me? in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/can-ayne-tell-me/#post-244096 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:31:08 -0400 Thanks for the help guys :O)

]]> 5fcd28fb81746f769536261515981b14 Mauricio replied to the topic Terrible vibration when driving over 20 t in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/terrible-vibratin-when-driving-over-20-t/#post-244077 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:19:09 -0400 Should I also think about changing the steering damper? Tie rods? Adjusts steering box? Thanks.

]]> 8a691a74d71a76b0c7b0ffbc60875417 Mauricio replied to the topic Terrible vibration when driving over 20 t in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/terrible-vibratin-when-driving-over-20-t/#post-244076 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:43:51 -0400 Thanks guys!  And I thought all I had to do is find a new set of 165 sr 15 tires.  Is there another size I should be buying?  Also, once I get them what tire pressure should I be using?   I hear 17 psi on front and 26 on back.  Is that accurate?

]]> 7527614dfcde874ebee3a65e901fe8af Mauricio replied to the topic Can ayone tell me? in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/can-ayne-tell-me/#post-244093 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:32:08 -0400 Yes, those are side windows. Mine came with those.  So, getting back to my question, would anyone know where I can buy the back lights and emergency lights on the front? Thanks.

]]> f7c49c5477da13a2e31a9ad8a3f11f46 Mauricio replied to the topic Terrible vibration when driving over 20 t in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/terrible-vibratin-when-driving-over-20-t/#post-244072 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:22:13 -0400 Thanks guys!  I am running to costco this weekend to get new tires :O)

]]> 1437e543f528b3942d1e5d6d225859c9 Mauricio replied to the topic Can ayone tell me? in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/can-ayne-tell-me/#post-244090 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:15:35 -0400 Ray, I found the photo on the web.  But I thought all MP lafers had those covers. I know mine does.  I actually have thought about getting a tire and cutting it and cementing it over the cover.

]]> 9d08d419f51a6b8f916979c40038f678 Mauricio replied to the topic Can ayone tell me? in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/can-ayne-tell-me/#post-244087 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:34:15 -0400 Thanks. I will go to MG Magic. I guess I would be looking for the MGTD covers. Correct?  Thanks.

]]> 40770fcfc57493e6e651d0c66c0a8f29 Mauricio replied to the topic Does my MP have ghosts in the wiring? in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/does-my-mp-have-ghosts-in-the-wiring/#post-243994 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:32:59 -0400 Thanks guys, Finally getting to look under the hood and here is what I am seeing: I found this wire (under the spare tire, in front of vehicle), which was not connected to anything. It is taped up, comes from the area near the instrument panel and it has two wires coming out of it ( a gray and a brown one). I am thinking either the mechanic…[Read more]

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