Patchway, near Bristol…
A departure from our fab digs in Chepstow this morning, which then found us in Patchway for work on this very low mileage MGF 1.8 mpi, in paint code JRJ, that hadn’t turned a wheel in almost 7 years.
Andrew thought it was about time to get her back on the road again to enjoy as it should be, so had got in touch to see if we could recommission her.
Although the head gasket hadn’t actually gone, Andrew just wanted it carrying out to offer him peace of mind, so head gasket replaced, along with cambelt, water pump, tensioner, alternator belt, brake fluid change, underfloor coolant pipes replaced and the hydragas pumped up to the correct height, along with a new pressure tested expansion tank cap. She’s now all good to go for them to enjoy many adventures.
The car is like new, with not a hint of rust, or corrosion anywhere. All of the subframe mounts were still in the original paint and we don’t think any of the bolts had ever been removed.
This one also had a lovely stable mate, another MGB Roadster, same colour as the one we came across yesterday, that Andrew has owned for many years.
Another enjoyable days work, in Andrew’s company, lovely to meet him and his gorgeous woofer Cara, who let us have lots of fusses! Many interesting conversations had while we worked, and great weather too. Big thanks for an endless supply of tea and Jon’s bacon buttie.
This evening finds us in our last digs of this trip, in Evesham, ready to head to our next destination in the morning. – https://ift.tt/ZULpVOQ
