Day 7 of 10 (11) – South West – Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot & Liskeard…
Our first call of the day was in Abbotskerswell, after leaving our digs in Exeter.
Warren had asked if we could take a look at his 2004 TF 135, that had creaky suspension, we greased up both front arms, one of them had been recently replaced, of which this one took quite a bit more grease than the other. Tops of the shockers on the rears were sprayed with lubricant and the car is now squeak free, including the noisy boot hinges. Minor service carried out too.
Great to meet Warren and his lovely Dad, we could have happily stayed and talked all day long to them both, but we had to be on our way to the next call.
This was only a few miles along the road to Newton Abbot, where it was good to see Alan again and his LE 500 (number 353), for replacement of a track-rod end and engine-oil and filter change. After a catch-up and a cuppa it was time to head off, we look forward to seeing them again next year.
The next call of the day was in Liskeard, to check out a couple of things on Ray’s 2002 TF 160, that we’d seen on our trip last year for the cambelt service.
The temperature gauge was working intermittently, so we replaced the coolant temperature sensor and this resolved that issue. The handbrake light kept coming on on the dashboard, so the free-play on the handbrake was adjusted, which sorted this out too. This car will be going up for sale due to Ray becoming the custodian of another vehicle. He’s owned 5 MGs in the past, so will no doubt return to the MG fold once again.
Tim had got in touch regarding his 2003 TF 160, that he thought was making a strange noise, coming from the back of the car and asked if we could check it out. As we weren’t heading as far as Redruth this time, due to the annual trip to Penzance being delayed until next year, Tim drove up to meet us in a car park in Liskeard.
The only sounds only audible were the usual VVC mechs rattle, but they’re really not bad at all on this car, and a little bit of vibration from the heat shield. It was good to see Tim again and we look forward to seeing him next year when we venture back down.
The weather made a change for the better today, and it actually got a bit warm at Warren’s this morning. Plus Tim enjoyed a top down run both ways.
A long and tiring Sunday, but a good one all the same and great to see everyone and the sun for a change. We’re now in some very decent digs, in Plymouth, for the next couple of nights with a cracking view from the window in our room. – https://ift.tt/dHUl8oS
