Great to get ‘Meg’ back up and running again in Peterborough today for Simon, his TF 135.
Last time we were there we noticed that there were a few things pointing towards head gasket failure. Cambelt service was also overdue so both sorted today. The inner timing belt case had been exposed to heat damage so we replaced this, plus alternator belt replaced and a hose that had split.
Interesting that the previous head gasket had been replaced with a combination of the Mk II elastomer gasket and the saver-shim from an MLS gasket and put together with silicone sealant. 🤔
Once back together, the new gasket was obviously quite a lot thinner than the old two put together, so the engine ran quite rich and lumpy for a while. After learning its new fueling it settled down nicely.
Good old Meg, hopefully she will get her annual run up to Glasgow this year with friends! 🏴 Posted today to the
Rough Luck Racing Facebook page.
