Finally completed all the work, yesterday and today, on the MGF 75th anniversary we had in. We had originally gone to London for head gasket and cambelt service on this car, but unbeknownst to Rob part of the reason for the head gasket failure was that the oil pump had failed. When it came to firing the car up the engine ran for about 5 seconds and then seized. So we returned to collect the car and bring back to NG.
Whole new block fitted. We were asked while we were in there if we could replace the clutch. The over the gearbox support arm was completely rotten so this was also replaced. The offside sill had a huge hole, so this was welded up and repaired. In continuing communication we were asked to sort the suspension issues that had been flagged up at the last MOT, so top ball joints replaced, both front lower arms replaced, both rear track control arms replaced. Hydragas suspension pumped up.
Whole of interior cleaned out and polished up. Car now looking a lot happier with itself. Looking forward to the return trip on Saturday.
A quick nip into to Hull first thing this morning and great to see Kev again to replace the oil seals on his ZR 160.
