After many months of waiting we finally got to see Nick in Upton Cross, near Plymouth today for work on his MGF.
Head gasket and cambelt service carried out.
When we removed the head we found that the timing was out by 4 teeth in the crank pulley. If it’s out by 5 teeth in the crank pulley you start to bend valves, so Nick had a very lucky escape.
Unfortunately, at some point in the cars life k-seal has been added. Absolutely awful stuff and all the way through the system. Prior to carrying out any work Nick had told us of a leak from under the car, after investigation it was found to be coming from the underfloor pipes. So these were also replaced. When running the car up to temperature, it was still not behaving as it should so we replaced the thermostat and all found to be good. Few other things sorted to get the car almost ready for its MOT.
Really great to meet Nick, and have a chat.
Thanks for all the cuppas!! Will post a sticker when I finally get them ordered again! Posted today to the
Rough Luck Racing Facebook page.
