Back to it in earnest after a brilliant few days off and it’s been a rewarding week getting 2 none runners up and running again, amongst other things…
After arriving home from the Highlander on Friday evening we popped over to Castleford on Saturday morning to see Mark’s TF, that had decided to spring a leak, culprit detected and duly replaced. Thanks Mark for the Ales, they will be very much appreciated by my Dad as thanks for looking after the cat ☺️🍻
Sunday morning up bright and early to pick up the trailer and head over to Hebden Bridge to collect Andy’s MGF 120 mpi (in HFF) that hasn’t turned a wheel since 2005.
That was an interesting journey up them hills with the trailer! 😄
The car had some work done in 2016, but unfortunately due to a faulty fuel pump wasn’t started up, Andy replaced the fuel pump, but this one also packed up.
Once back at the workshop we fitted the new fuel pump that was sent with the car and this was also faulty, we then tried the second one, which again was found to be faulty! So we fitted a higher pressure pump to the original unit, which happily cured the problem and car running again. With the main issue ticked off the the list, we carried out the cambelt service and other service items. Andy thought maybe the clutch had gone, but at 29k miles and due to it being stood for so long the problem was found to be with the slave and master cylinders, so these were both replaced. The underfloor coolant pipes were a bit rotten, so new set fitted.
MOT carried out today. New set of tyres required. We will be giving the underfloor a treatment and then she will be good to go again. It will be so good to know this very tidy car will finally be back on the road after so long and enjoyed as she should.
Rod had his MGF VVC (in HFF) couriered down to us from a garage in the north east that had been trying to source a none starting issue for the last 9 months. Despite many phone calls between us and the garage and Rod over the last few months they asked if we could take a look.
Following our extensive tests and investigation this afternoon, it was found to be down to another one with a faulty fuel pump and a faulty air pressure sensor. Further servicing will be required as it seems to be a while since anything was done. But again glad to say it’s a runner again and will live on!
Peter dropped off his TF 135 with us at the weekend for a couple of things to be done. Piper Cross Viper induction kit fitted and stainless steel 4-2-1 exhaust manifold fitted. Plus the cigar lighter that has never worked since he’s owned the car was removed and a USB socket put in its place and the wiring problem was found and repaired. Sorry we didn’t get chance to do the other bits you left us with Peter, next time!
A very busy and productive week so far. – https://ift.tt/xfYDG1O
