Keith dropped off his TF 160 (in HFN) to us as arranged, when we last saw him back in September, for assessment of the issues he had been experiencing with noisy VVC mechs.
The car had reached its 100k+ milestone and due to Keith’s attention to detail the car looks in such great condition he wanted to get the insides in as good a condition to keep her on the road to enjoy for some time to come.
Cylinder head removed this morning, which showed that it had definitely done it’s time. There was evidence of a degree of heat damage, as the oil had started to congeal and thicken throughout the head, this was most likely down to the oil pump not running at full capacity, so a new oil pump was duly fitted.
Whilst the head was off, it was easier to preempt the oil cooler issues that 160’s tend to have and fit it with a bypass.
Refurbished 160 cylinder head replaced, with all ancillaries cleaned up and refitted. Cambelts replaced along with water pump, tensioner and alternator belt.
Car back up and running nicely this afternoon and sounding a lot quieter!
Managed to get her out for a couple of photos despite the dismal weather, now all tucked up ready for collection and to be reunited with Keith at the weekend. Hopefully the weather will be a bit better by then for a topless drive home. 💚 – https://ift.tt/9FLX4np
