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Filey today to see Linda and John this morning for annual service on their TF 135.

Linda had noticed an overheating issue and after investigation we found it to due to a faulty radiator fan sensor, so we replaced this.

On changing the alternator belt we noticed that the caliper handbrake mechanism was faulty, luckily we managed source another caliper from a motor factors in nearby Scarborough, so popped along there to collect it.

This was fitted and all good again, a few more other snags and niggles sorted.

From there we went over to Burythorpe to collect a steppy gearbox that is needed for a car we have in the workshop next week. Unfortunately, we didn’t see John, but big thanks to him for letting us take it, you will make someone very happy John!

Back to the workshop to swap tools over into the van for a trip to Chelmsford and Croydon over the next couple of days.

The hotel checked today that we were traveling for work, so fortunately we are able to stay. We have checked that we’re compliant with the latest government guidelines and we are, therefore, relieved to be able to travel, as are our customers who have been calling to check we’re still coming. All social distancing practices will be observed and adhered to!

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Just delivered Rachel’s MGF back to her in Sowerby, after having it in the workshop for the last few days for some work and MoT on the site.

Off side rear sill welded up. Full underfloor treatment carried out. Fast idle issue sorted. Door liners repaired. Drivers door handle cable repaired and a few other niggles and things sorted out.

MoT done this afternoon with a pass.

Now just a new hood to source to hopefully sort out the pesky leaks! Great to see Rachel again – at distance again!

New tyres fitted to The Beast today too, amazing to think we’ve already done 7,578 miles in it!

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We went over to Sowerby today to collect Rachel’s MGF to take back to the workshop for some tlc.

On our way there we called in to Appleton Roebuck. Allister had called us some weeks ago asking if we could come over and look at the issue he was having with his clutch, on his TF 135 (in PVD). As suspected the slave cylinder had blown. The clutch release arm was extremely stiff so this was eased off and new slave fitted.

Great to meet Allister, thanks for the tubs of cakes!

Rachel’s MGF safely tucked up in the workshop now ready for the morning.

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First call of the day was in Alcester and great to see Paul, who wanted some work on his new acquisition, a TF 135 that someone had wanted to go to a good home, so Paul took the car on not knowing really any service history.

Cambelt, water pump and tensioner replaced and a Mike Satur bell crank fitted.

Look forward to getting to Caffeine & Machine eventually and meeting up with you there at sometime Paul. Thanks for all the cuppas this morning.

We then went on to Sutton Coldfield for work on another one of Rob and Jane’s fleet. Their MGF mpi Japanese import had suffered head gasket failure some time ago, and they wanted the car back on the road for Jane to use over the winter. Head gasket replaced and great to hear ‘Holly’ spark back in to life.

Lovely to see you both today and have a catch-up. Fingers crossed for the events we talked about actually taking place next year. We look forward to seeing you in April anyway.

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Despite the grotty weather it’s been an enjoyable day on a couple of local calls.

First we went over to Horsforth, near Leeds, where it was lovely to meet Gerry and Marion for work on their MGF 1.8 mpi in Wedgewood. Minor service carried out and reset of the EPAS. What a very well cared for car through its life. A thank you, to our friend, Chris for the recommendation in a car park, in Otley, a few months ago.

We then went over to Scotter for work on Steve’s MGF VVC 160 in Copperleaf, with a beautiful interior (that I forgot to take a picture of). Unusual that it’s an MGF 160 running MEMS 3. Another interesting one for Mr Clifford!

Head gasket replacement and cambelt service carried out.

Lovely to meet Steve, big thanks to your MGB GT giving up its space in the garage for the afternoon!

Thanks to everyone today for your very welcome hospitality and company. Let’s hope for some crisp autumn days for you to get out for some runs. 🍁

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Great to meet Mike today in Leicester who had contacted us, seemingly ages ago, for some work on his fab MGF VVC (in CAQ).

So we went loaded up with the bearing press.

Cambelt service carried out. Wheel bearing nearside rear replaced. Both front upper ball joints replaced. Underfloor coolant pipes replaced with stainless. Radiator replaced as his was slightly porous! Hydragas pump up.

Great to have got this car back on the road, having been stood for a number of years.

Thank you, Mike for all the drinks and especially for making Jon a chocolate cake!

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Cannock this morning and nice to meet Darren for some work on his MGF mpi that we had done the cambelt service on 4 years prior with the previous owners Rob and Jo. Good to see the car again, unfortunately for Darren the head gasket had gone a few months ago.

Head gasket replaced and cambelt service carried out. Hydragas pump up and a few things replaced and sorted to get the car back to rights.

Thanks for the garage today Darren!

A welcome day off yesterday with only a visit to the workshop to hand over a hood we had brought up from South Wales for Pete to collect.

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Unhooked from Tewkesbury Abbey campsite and headed up to Bromsgrove, where it was really great to see Chris.

The gear cable had snapped on his very tidy MGF VVC that he has owned for almost 16 years now.

Only the short cable had gone so we replaced this.

Didn’t quite beat the rain!

Thanks for a cracking brew Chris, great to see you. Hope you get out on a run soon.

Good to be back home after another successful trip. The last of our big tours for a while. Pleased to say that we did the right thing with the camper, what a successful ‘Covid contingency’ it’s been.

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