After the Easter bank holiday weekend we got cracking, on Tuesday morning, with our visit call of the week, over in Beeford, for work on Bob’s 2006 TF 135.
Originally booked in for the annual minor service we had realised that it was, in fact, due for the cambelt service, another of those where does the time go moments.
Full cambelt service carried out, along with easing off of the clutch-release arm, which had stiffened quite a bit, having been stood for its winter hibernation. So that’s Bob and Lis all sorted, once again, to enjoy days out throughout the summer months.
Wednesday morning up bright and early to head up to Redcar, where it was lovely to see Jon again for work on his 2004 TF 135.
A full cambelt service carried out along with new alternator belt. He’d noticed that some wires had been somewhat chewed by a mouse, so Jon set about the repairs; two earth wires, the ABS pair of wires and all four Lambda sensor wires had succumbed to some sharp teeth!
Jon and his son are heading over to Italy in the car this summer, where it will feature as the bridal car for his daughter’s up and coming wedding. We look forward to seeing the photos. Jon wanted a bit of advice on what things to take along, just to be on the safe side, as far as is possible.
Beverley was our location on Thursday morning, for work on Stephen’s new acquisition of a TF 135. He’d always fancied owing one and came across this very nice example, in February, which had been a Jersey import originally.
Preemptive head gasket replacement carried out, along with a cambelt service, plus replacing the underfloor coolant pipes with stainless. New spark plugs fitted as the ones in the car were just standard ones. On code reading it came up with error code P0170 and a couple of others also relating to the forward Lambda sensor. So we swapped out the Lambda sensor, which was one of cheap eBay ones that are known to be unreliable.
Stephen’s really looking forward to getting out and about with his wife, Gloria, over the summer months, having peace of mind, in so far as you can, that everything is sorted. Great to meet him and have a chat, making for an enjoyable mornings work.
That brings us to today, and it’s now Friday evening.
Our first call of the day was over in Barnsley, for the minor service on Lilian’s 2002 TF 135. Date arranged for next year when the cambelt service will be due again.
The next call was in Conisbrough for a couple of things on Mark’s 2003 TF 115. His MOT tester had mentioned slight corrosion on the sill ends, so Mark asked if we could treat these. Engine-oil change carried out, plus investigation of the SRS light, which continues to have an intermittent fault. Whilst cleared when we were there Mark reported, later in the day, that it had recurred. So, next step is to replace the seatbelt pretensioner. Good to see Mark again and we will hopefully see him again soon to sort the SRS issue finally.
Our last call of the day was in Mansfield, where it was great to see Phil again and his 2004 TF 135.
Gearbox-oil change, engine-oil change, clutch-fluid change and brake-fluid change all carried out for him. He’d also noticed a recent problem with the alternator, so we replaced the voltage regulator, which has cured that.
A short but, nonetheless, busy and productive week. It’s certainly been extra busy on the admin lately, I’m responding to enquiries as quick as poss!
Thanks to everyone this week too for your fab hospitality and welcome cups of tea and biscuits.
Hope everyone has a lovely weekend, near and far, with whatever adventures you are getting up to. 🌞 – https://ift.tt/iXLDbUs
