Big barn to work in today, in Northumberland, and great to see Robin again for work on his MGF and TF…
First up was the MGF 120 mpi in Nightfire red that we found to be a faulty temperature sensor to the gauge. The second one in two days. Also the ECU temperature sensor was only reading -150 degrees so kept over fueling the car, thinking it was cold, so this was also replaced.
Next up was the TF 135, which was failing to start and making all kinds of strange noises.
The cam timing was checked, code read with no errors found. Tried starting and succeeded the first time, but severely misfiring, so plugs changed, as they were really badly sooted up, coil packs and leads changed, still would only start randomly. The crank sensor was then changed and found to be the same symptoms so changed back. We think it could possibly be the fuel pump as it’s not sounding too strong and the pressure when released is quite low. Still strange though, as it also won’t start using ‘easy start’. First job is to replace the fuel pump and see what happens next.
Travelled up in the camper again so we could be self sufficient throughout the day.
Found some great digs just near Morpeth for the night, such a shame we can’t visit our relatives in the area though 😕
Posted today to the
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