Rough Luck Racing Update
We left our fab campsite this morning and headed over to Weston-super-Mare.
Simon had got in touch asking if we were by any chance anywhere near him in the near future to check over his MGF that had been stood for a while. Fortunately, for him we had a gap!
Cambelt service was due etc, but he didn’t want to get anything done if it wasn’t financially viable. Well, he has an absolutely great example of a VVC 143; bodywork great, underfloor really good etc. So full cambelt service carried out. Full health check and pre MOT check done. Bulbs replaced in various places. Alternator belt replaced. Other bits done, but unfortunately not being in the usual van we have limited stock, and needed a coupler for the horn. Great to meet Simon.
From there we went over to Bradford-on-Tone near Taunton to meet Mark, whose fairly recent acquisition, a TF135 had been overheating, local garage had pressure tested etc and said the head gasket was fine. Mark had also contacted us on the off chance to see if we were in the area.
Mark wanted a minor service carrying out and investigation of the overheating. So, we carried out all our tests, pressure of system and cap (which was faulty), swapped out the PRT, ran the car up to temperature and all behaving. We advised Mark that it may still be the head gasket at fault as was such a minor weep and discussed coming back at a later date.
Unfortunately, on his test drive this evening the car overheated again. Not a problem, we’re in the area so will return on Thursday to replace the head gasket, plus we found that the cambelt was replaced 9 years ago so well overdue, will be good to get the car sorted properly and give Mark peace of mind as he intends to use it as his regular car.
Good day, meeting lovely people again.
Now on another touring campsite in Newton Abbott. Posted today to the
Rough Luck Racing Facebook page.
