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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland trip – Day 1

What a cracking day we have had in Gordon, working on Alasdair’s very tidy TF 135 (in HFF) with cream Oxford leather seats.

Alasdair had bought the car back in 2016 and has done a fair few trips at home and abroad, but started, a few months ago, to experience intermittent overheating issues. Having tried a new cap and done some research the problem persisted, so he asked if we could come along and take a look.

On pressure test of the cap and the system it was evident that the head gasket had gone. All gaskets duly replaced, along with the thermostat housing, as that had also been leaking. The cambelt service hadn’t been done in Alasdair’s ownership so cambelt, water pump and tensioner all replaced too. New alternator belt, new cap and she’s all good to go again, ready for a trip to Portugal some time soon.

What an enjoyable days work, having a chat as we worked, lots of fusses with Seamus, an endless supply of tea and some fabulous weather too.

Thank you, Alasdair for your lovely hospitality, sorry we didn’t eat anything! We look forward to seeing you next year.

Back in time for a decent yomp and our second night in a very lovely little pub in a very lovely little village, having travelled up yesterday. Then we’re on the road first thing in the morning heading west… – https://ift.tt/RMDIaqk