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That was a bit of a different week from what we were supposed to be doing…
After arriving back last Saturday, we had planned on heading up to the MG Northumbria show at Backworth Hall, but we were a bit too tired, which is a shame as it looked great from the photos.
Monday morning found us at the workshop to take delivery of Mik’s MGF 1.8 mpi for investigation of issues that no one has managed to source, update on this one at a later date, our work continues…
John came over from Selby in his TF 160 in PBT for check over of error codes etc.
We then took Gary & Elliot’s MGF 1.8 mpi in COF round for its MOT, after we had replaced the radiator, as the one that was on it had more holes than a teabag. Upper ball joint was advised on, so we replaced it, which now completes the list of work on this car that we have been getting through when we could, alongside other work, as it had been to another place with a little bit of a disappointing and costly outcome for the owners sadly. But, happily the car has just been picked up this evening, and Jon was there to meet the courier. We’re looking forward to hearing from them when they get it back to them in Oxford, shame not to actually meet them, but busy lives got in the way.
Mick drove over from North Yorkshire on Wednesday morning in his MGF 1.8 mpi in paint code HAM, for investigation of an oil leak, thinking it may be the drive shaft oil seals again, it was found to be down to a faulty diff. Cheapest option is to replace the gearbox, so one is sourced and date booked in to replace. Good to see Mick for a chat and a cuppa.
Couple of days off on Thursday and Friday for my birthday and to catch-up with family, which was fab. Plus we went to see the latest Mission-Impossible film, which was great fun.
This morning we headed back to the workshop, where it was great to meet Dave, and his son Theo, for work on his TF 135 in paint code MBB that Dave has recently taken ownership of.
Minor service carried out and alternator belt replaced. Couple of little things sorted for him too. Good to have a chat with them before they headed back over to Grimsby, hopefully the torrential rain we had while they were there won’t follow them back and they could get the roof down!
That’s the van all restocked this afternoon and loaded up with all the kit required for our next trip for the coming week, another unscheduled one as we should have been on our hols in Greece, but needs must. It’s a full on week, starting in the north east in the morning and then heading to Scotland and finishing back in the north east next Saturday.
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