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A bit of a slow stop-start Monday morning on the M62 and M1, as we headed to Kirkby-in-Ashfield, where we met Richard, who had got in touch a few months ago, for some work on his TF 135.

Cambelt service carried out and other service parts fitted. Richard had been experiencing problems with the accelerator, which he thought was down to the cable, but, as is usually the case, it was the pedal that was at fault. So this was replaced with one we had on stock on the van, resulting in a nice smooth pedal. The only thing we didn’t get done was fitting a new reverse light switch, was sure we had one on stock, but couldn’t be found 🙄 Richard was also concerned that the car was suffering from the proverbial, but on investigation it seems to have been just a bit of condensation.

An earlier than expected finish there, as we headed back north we thought it would be an idea to have a slight diversion to Goldthorpe, where it was lovely to meet Nigel.

Nigel had got in touch a couple of days ago regarding coolant loss on his TF 135. Weirdly they actually called us anyway out of frustration, so were really pleased we could pop in today!

The system hadn’t been bled properly following the installation of the underfloor stainless steel coolant pipes, so system was bled and diagnostics plugged in, and the engine was ran fully up to temperature, with the fans cutting in and out as they should.

He had also noticed a strange squeal, which on our investigation was found to be the alternator bearing. The output was also just above 12 volts. New alternator fitted and initial voltage around a healthy 13.9 volts from starting up.

Great to have a chat with Nigel, who had owned a number of various models of MGs over the years.

Baking hot sunny day, good meeting Richard and Nigel and their really lovely looking TFs. ☀️ – https://ift.tt/363HZbI

What a fantastic run home this evening over the North Yorkshire moors, passing through Grosmont, Pickering etc following a lovely day at work…

Our first call was in Washington for annual service and replacement of one of the spheres on Stu’s fab MGF mpi. Stu had also asked us to give the car a check over prior to his and Mandy’s NC 500 run. Lovely to see Mandy, thanks for the cuppa. Shame not to see Stu, but a post from him later was good to see as they headed out for fish and chips at the beach.

We then went over to Billingham to fit a Daytona to Gary’s TF 135, that he’s been having such a lot of fun with since purchasing her last year. He wanted a stainless back box and loved the look of the quads. They really suit the car.

Our journey continued on to Loftus, Saltburn-by-the-sea where it was great to see Karl again. His TF 135 was losing coolant and Karl had suspected it was from the stat or the inlet manifold. His suspicions were correct with the thermostat, the union that connects it to the back of the water pump had sheared off. So we replaced this along with stainless steel engine bay coolant pipes. Date to be sorted for some other things. Lovely to have cuddles with Gizmo again, should have remembered to bring a carrot! Lovely to see Gary, who popped in to say a brief hello on his rounds, hope you have a lovely, not too noisy, run out in ‘Madam’ later!

Beautiful weather all day with lovely people and their fab cars.

We took the scenic route home, and enjoyed the drive. Bit of a contrast to the sh*t storm that was last night. Just want to say here though, ‘thank you’ for the massive support we have received from everyone on that post and in messages and phone calls. – https://ift.tt/363HZbI

Slightly distracted this evening, bit of a late finish and a long day…

But not distracting from the work we have just finished on one of the lovely John Prewer’s fab fleet.

The work was completed this evening on the conversion of his TF 135 to a 160.

Head and wiring loom and ECU replaced. Together with a change of the cambelts and the timing covers.

It’s always interesting doing these conversions and so good to hear the car start on the first turn of the key. Big thanks to John’s mum for a very welcome cup of tea!

The day started off in York and lovely to see Ruben again and his MGF Project, absolute credit to Ruben, as mentioned in a previous post, for everything he has done to this car that had been abandoned for 12 years. So the inevitable happened a month or so ago and Ruben asked if we could come over and sort it for him. The original gasket was an elastomer one with plastic dowels. The car looks amazing since we last saw it, recent spray job and the interior is beautiful. So good that Ruben can enjoy it again, his 21st birthday present from his family is one of the Jakobi tonneaus and he can’t wait to get it fitted.

We called in to Sowerby again, in between calls to replace the wheel bearing on Rachel’s MGF, the top ball joint was also shot so replaced this. Central locking mechs fitted, but still having issues with the alarm going off randomly, this was traced to be a problem with the boot wiring. Central lock mechs still not great so will source some more, which are proving hard to get hold of mk 1 mechs. Adjustments made to the new roof seals. Always difficult when on a 20 year old car with the inevitable perishing of rubber. – https://ift.tt/363HZbI

Same model, same colour, a couple of years apart and a few miles apart on two MGF mpi’s…

Another short trip along the road this morning, to Mundesley, and great to see Alan again for a few things on his R reg; engine bay coolant pipes replaced with stainless, underfloor coolant pipes replaced with stainless, radiator swapped for a twin fan one (little bit of nifty wiring done), hydragas fill up, coolant alarm fit, slave cylinder replaced, Lambda sensor replaced, both rear calipers cleaned up and a few other niggles sorted following the MOT.

We then headed back to our lovely
Lodge. As we had an earlier finish than expected, we got the work done on David and Liz’s V reg.

Having been a recent acquisition they wanted us to give the car a check over and a minor service. What a fab car! Only a couple of small issues to be sorted to give it a new lease of life and bring it back to to spec.

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Only a few miles down the road to Swanton Abbott and great to meet Hugh. He had a bought a MGF 143 VVC to do up, so asked us if we could come and do a few things to get her sound, and then for him to get the bodywork sorted etc. We were able to fit him in as Haydn’s gasket had gone whilst he was up in the north east, so the slot became available, shame not to meet Haydn, glad he got sorted, but Hugh was extremely grateful.

There was no history with the car at all, so we replaced the head gasket and carried out a cambelt replacement, water pump and tensioner, alternator belt replaced, plus hydragas top up. Fab morning meeting his gang of beautiful Greyhounds!

From there we went to Shropham, Attleborough, great to see Stuart again.

His TF160 had been having some coolant loss, we found it to be the internal heater control valve, so this was replaced.

His LE500 was having a couple of minor noise issues. We had advised Stuart prior to our visit about the idler pulley, which he replaced. Minor hydraulic lifter noise, so we added a can of Wynn’s hydraulic lifter cleaner, this cured that one. Minor noise still appears to be coming from the air con compressor. Hopefully due to the fact it hasn’t been used for some time the compressor noise should subside.

Date to be booked in in January for underseal trestment, plus other snags to be sorted.

Fab weather all day, not looking the best for tomorrow! – https://ift.tt/363HZbI

Set off from our base this morning and went down to Tollesbury, great to meet Perry who was having a couple of issues with his beautiful looking TF135 in Le Mans Green.

Clutch slave cylinder replaced as the seals had blown. The brace that was fitted was reseated as was off at an angle causing the clutch arm to rub against it. New clevis pins fitted to the arm and the pedal. Clutch release arm freed off. Just had a message from Perry saying it now feels really good. Few other bits done. Beautiful sunny morning. Thanks for the cuppas Perry!

From there we went to Colchester, lovely to see Stewart again, to carry out minor service on his TF135. Torrential rain stopped play for a while! New battery needed as his had died. Thanks for the cuppas Stewart, good luck with the house move!

We then headed north to meet Bob, in Merton, near Thetford, who had initially booked us in to do the head gasket and cambelt service on their fab Rover 218 VVC, but COVID put paid to that, with it being their only car had it done at a local MG garage. Bob wanted us to carry out a pre MOT check. The car is 22 years old and in really good condition. Really lovely to meet you both finally!

Now back at the lodge to catch-up on emails etc and make some tea. Really good day, with lovely people. – https://ift.tt/363HZbI