Main service carried out on Karl’s Trophy today, plus some other things, in Altringham.
We’ve been looking after this car now for approx 4 years since Karl bought it as a “full restoration” 5 years ago. It’s gradually getting to where it should be and we’re pleased to be part of its journey.
So cambelts replaced today along with the usual water pump etc, and interesting to see again this week the bigger of the water pump bolts snapped off and just left in the block! We, luckily, managed to remove the stud and replace with a new one. This may be the source of his coolant loss, Karl will keep an eye on things, but it may be the gasket fitted prior to his ownership that has gone again.
Also fitted today was a Daytona back box and tail pipes. The car had been converted to using a TF cat, but instead of blanking off the hole for the additional Lambda sensor on the TF it had just been left with a hole!
Coolant temperature sensor was found to be faulty whilst running the car up to temperature, replacement sensor fitted and that issue resolved.
Hard top catches fitted as these were missing. Some more bolts etc replaced. It’s all gradually coming together for Karl, next step is a respray at some point. Fab car, glad he’s kept going with it.
Great to see you today Karl, and have a catch-up. Glad you’ve managed to get the correct tyres ordered. See you next time!
Posted today to the
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