Our first call of the day was in Coatbridge for work on Russell’s TF 1.6. We had last seen him in July for a couple of things and the plan was to come back and carry out the cambelt service on this visit. But, only a couple weeks ago we got a message from him to say that the car was losing coolant, so could we prioritise this problem.
On pressure test, we found a couple of leaks coming from the thermostat housing and the inlet manifold.
The bolt holding the thermostat housing to the block was completely corroded, so took a bit of persuasion getting it off, with the added fear of it shearing. The thermostat housing had broken off inside the back of the water pump, so this was all removed.
The inlet manifold was held in with all the wrong nuts, none flanged and incorrect sizes, so once this was removed and cleaned up the correct ones were fitted. Unfortunately, k-seal has been added to this car, we removed the expansion tank and cleaned that out, but it remains to be seen what with the other issues that nothing else major will come to light, hopefully not!
From there we went over to Polment, near Falkirk for work on a 1997 MGF 143.
Billy had got in touch a few months ago to see when we were next in the area as the car was due it’s cambelt service.
Both belts replaced, plus water pump, tensioner, alternator belt and all other service items. The Hydragas was pumped up too as the car was sitting a little bit low. The offside track rod end had gone, so this was also replaced.
Great looking car with lots of original features. Lovely to meet you Billy, thanks for a cracking brew and choccie bics!
Back to Stirling, for our last night here, and managed to get a passing quick pic of the Kelpies, looking amazing, all lit up. – https://ift.tt/363HZbI
