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MG TD TF 1500 - TC air filter

Any explanation for the holes that a PO I assume made in the air intake of my TC


JK Mazgaj

They are original.
http://www.mg-tabc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=313
Steve Simmons

Steve, Link shows as "does not exist" perhaps you could advise. However from your remark I assume they should be there. Cheers Jan
JK Mazgaj

Try this:

http://www.mg-tabc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=313&p=1279&hilit=air+filter+holes#p1279

Tom Lange
MGT Repair
t lange

Whoops, yes that's the one!
Steve Simmons

Strange, isn't it! Why bother to have an air cleaner if dust can get in anyway. I suppose some of the air is filtered. Although at low throttle, I guess most of the air would follow the path where there is least resistance ....

I wonder if the pre-war TBs had the same holes?

Bob Schapel
R L Schapel

As far as I know, the holes were added during TC production, and a service bulletin released for adding them to existing cars. Could be remembering wrong...
Steve Simmons

Interesting remark in the link made by Steven S regarding the use of a Porsche 912 disposable paper air filter inside the original canister.
JK Mazgaj

This thread was discussed between 14/11/2021 and 17/11/2021

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