A busy week away taking in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex…
Monday morning found us heading down to Trunch for our first call of the week, where it was really lovely to meet Gary and his 1998 Abingdon, in Brooklands Green (HYF), that he’s fairly recently taken ownership of. Minor service carried out along with a pump-up of the ride height.
After a stopover in North Walsham we went over to Shadingfield on Tuesday morning where it was great to see Nigel again and his 2004 TF 135 in Royal Blue (JFM). Minor service carried out this time, along with replacing the HT leads and coil packs. Thanks to Nigel for the homemade lemon drizzle and delicious fruit cakes!
Our next call of the day was over in Old Newton, near Stowmarket for work on Andrews 2005 TF 135 Spark in Starlite Silver (MBB). Short cambelt service carried out along with alternator belt. Shame not to actually meet Andrew, but thanks to his lovely wife for the cuppas, good to chat to her before we headed off to our next digs over in Ipswich.
Wednesday morning found us over in Clopton, near Woodbridge where it was great to see Kenneth again and his 2001 MGF 1.8 i in Wedgewood (JBH) that we had replaced the clutch on last year. This time all that was required was a minor service and a hydragas lift. We’d taken a set of spheres as he wasn’t sure that at least one of the spheres had gone, but they were all still in good condition. Good to have a chat and a few cuppas with Kenneth before we bid our farewell and headed on to our next digs.
After a stopover in a really beautiful spot (I got a very decent early season deal!) just outside of Colchester city centre, we set off bright and early on Thursday morning to head a few miles along across the city to see Claire’s 2002 TF 135 in British Racing Green (HFF), that was due it’s cambelt service again. Full service carried out for her. Great to see Claire again and have a cuppa and catch-up.
The next call of the day was over in Halstead for some further work on Eamonn’s 2003 TF 160 in Le Mans Green (HFN). Full cambelt service carried out, alternator belt, plus replacement of the nearside rear driveshaft oil-seal, that had been pointed out at a recent MOT, gearbox oil change. The heaters had stopped working not long after our last visit, so we carried out an oil-cooler bypass and replaced the heater-control-valve, which has resolved the issue and he now has heat back in the heaters.
Good to see Eamonn and his lovely wife again, thanks to them for all the cuppas and homemade buns. Thankfully, there was just enough room in the garage to work in, as it was blew an absolute hoolie all day! A bit of a long day, but fortunately our digs were only a short distance away, and another very nice spot next to Goslfield lake, despite the storms throughout the night.
And that brings us to this Friday morning, we got up bright and early to head up to the last call of the week in Wiggenhall St Peter, where it was great to catch-up with Mark as always. The cambelt service due date had come around again on his 2010 LE500 (paint code 287), so a short service carried out this time, along with greasing both front top arms. Thanks to Mark for the cuppas and biscuits.
We’re now back home, having had a successful first full week away of the year, big thanks to everyone for their warm welcomes and fab hospitality, with some really great MGs too. – https://ift.tt/OW85qLx
