On our way back home now on a very busy M62 following our annual visit to Cuddington, Northwich for work on Steve’s very well cared for 2001 Trophy (paint code FAR).
On the list this time was oil change, brake fluid change, alternator belt, trace a very slight coolant loss and replace the engine-bay coolant-pipes with stainless. Steve had supplied the coolant pipes and on removal of the old ones we discovered that they were the wrong ones for this model. On this Trophy it was a non-oil cooler version that were needed. So a call to Jason at MGTastic on the off chance he had any in, and thankfully yes he had one set in stock, thanks Jason! So Steve nipped over there to pick them up while we got cracking with the other bits.
Stainless engine-bay pipes duly fitted only to discover that the thermostat housing was leaking, so we swapped this out with a new one from our stock. Coolant filled back up again and no more leaks. So he’s all set for the summer to enjoy runs out with his club.
Thanks to Steve and Sue for their warm welcome and fab hospitality as always.
We did manage a couple of days off over the Easter weekend. Though on Saturday we went over to Spilsby for the annual visit on Denis’s also very well cared for Stepspeed (in paint code MBB) This time what was required was the minor service, replacement of the heater resister pack and repair of the heater control dial. Lovely to see Denis as always and have a chat before heading home. We did have another call initially in Grimsby to make, but the owner had cut his losses and had got rid of the car.
Jon carried out the cambelt service on the interim van, as that was due, plus it now looks like that is going to be our mode of transport for our Scotland trip, starting at the end of the week, as the engine is still in transplant stage on the trusty steed. – https://ift.tt/VPy1vTS
