Day 5 of 5 – West of the country…
We left our last lot of digs for the week and headed down to Wigan, where it was great to meet Karl, for work on his wife’s 2003 TF 135, in Spectre.
Initially booked in for a cambelt service, Karl had then got back in touch to say the car wouldn’t start, because the immobiliser wouldn’t turn off.
So, first of all, Jon set about diagnosing the reason why, which he found to be a slightly defective key fob, managed to at least get it working, but obviously didn’t know for how long that would last. Whilst managing to turn the immobiliser off we then programmed two new fobs to the car. Hey presto car up and running much to Karl’s delight!
We then got cracking with the cambelt service and replaced all other service items, plus the alternator belt, that was completely shot, a timely replacement. Now the cars all up to date for them to enjoy once more.
Interesting chats with Karl while we worked, thanks to him for a cracking brew.
From there we headed over to Swinton, where it was lovely, as always, to see David and Julia and of course have fusses with the beautiful Bodie dog, who we’re pleased to say has made a full recovery from his recent operation and is back to full bounciness!
David’s TF 135, in x-power grey, was due its cambelt service again. Cambelt service done along with all other service items. He also thought the front brakes needed some attention, so we took discs and pads along, only to find on inspection that the offside wheel bearing had gone. So a date booked in to get this sorted before the MOT, plus a couple of other bits.
Great to have a chat and catch-up with David, who also makes a cracking brew, we look forward to seeing him again next month.
Now we head back home, and a bit of a slow slog along the M62, lots of hold ups everywhere, hope we make it in time before they close it in both directions for the necessary reconstruction of the railway bridge.
It’s been a productive week away, with some great company and fab cars, digs have been pretty good all round too. Bit tired now, and looking forward to seeing the cat. – https://ift.tt/FYAGxbo
