Durham for our first call this morning, and good to meet Roger, for work on his lovely looking MGF 1.8 mpi.
The car had been losing coolant for sometime, with very little signs of head gasket failure. Though just recently, the coolant levels had fallen more significantly and the oil level had risen. On removing the cam cover it was clear that the oil was emulsifying with the coolant.
Head gasket replaced, and all other gaskets replaced, plus cambelt service carried out. Roger was so pleased to have his car back up and running again ready for the summer months.
From there we went over to Westerton, near Bishop Auckland, where it was lovely to see Mike again and his MGF 143 VVC, bit of an unusual one as it is running MEMS 3 ECU. We last saw this car about 3 years ago when we replaced the clutch. This car was bought, from our late friend Lucy, as a Father’s Day present by his wife. So it was great to see this fab little car again, which is now named ‘Merlin’.
The alternator had seized and the bearings in it had collapsed. On trying to remove it, found that the bolt was stuck in to the mounting. Finally, after various methods, it was successfully removed. Recon alternator fitted and voltages back to 14 with the engine running.
Another very chilly day, but spent in lovely company and lots of welcome warming cuppas.
On a very windy A1, but only an hour away from home now.
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