Heath, near Cardiff …. Day 4
A fairly short commute from our digs this morning to work on Krishan’s MGF year 2000 143 VVC (in paint code CAQ).
He’d owned the car for some time, and had hoped for a local garage to carry out the work, but couldn’t find anywhere that would take it on. Then he heard about our mobile services and asked if we could come and see him on our next trip to the area.
Head gasket replaced, the one on it was a Mk II elastomer, all the other gaskets replaced. Gave everything a good clean up as we went along, as unfortunately, the dreaded k-seal had been added at some point. On removing the expansion tank, it was so blocked the coolant didn’t flow out! We didn’t know prior to our visit that it had been added so were concerned that it may have made its way to the heater matrix etc and then you’re in all sorts of trouble. The return hose was blocked, so this was cleared. Car finally ran up to temperature and pleased to see all good and running smoothly.
K-seal really is one of the worst things you can add to your k-series engine, Krishan was lucky that it hadn’t caused any further damage to the head, as we’ve seen before, by completely blocking all coolant and oil channels resulting in a trashed head and the expense of needing a replacement.
Cambelts, water pump, tensioner and alternator belt all replaced. Plus the expansion tank cap, please see pic below, these ones are renowned to fail and, subsequently, will cause all sorts of expensive problems that you really don’t want.
Baking hot day again, shame not to meet Krishan, as he was away, big thanks to his lovely partner Karen who kept us supplied with mugs of tea and muffins. We’re pleased to have got his MG back up and running again for him to enjoy as it should be. – https://ift.tt/HzkyYbW
