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Up bright and early on Monday morning to set off in very dense fog which was with us all the way to Tydd St Giles.

It was cambelt service time on Claire’s TF 135 (in HFF). Great to see her sister, Emma, and have a catch-up with her and their mum and dad.

From there, we headed down to Burwell near Cambridge where it was lovely to meet Bill and his wife, whose fab looking Trophy was sitting a little bit on the low side. Really nice looking car that they have owned for about 20 years, but will soon be going up for sale, somewhat reluctantly. We’d have bought it, but we don’t have the space, unfortunately.

One of the jobs was canceled last minute, so with an early finish we headed over to Little Thetford, near Ely, where we had some really fantastic digs, definitely one to go back to, could have happily moved in!

On Tuesday morning we left our digs and headed over to Thrapston for work on Matt’s TF 115 again. This time it was for the cambelt service, cambelt, water pump, plugs, oil and all filters replaced. Absolutely tipped it down all morning so the gazebo was duly deployed! The job went well fortunately, but we were a bit damp as the rain was coming in sideways.

Heaters on full blast to get dried off as we ventured on to our next stop in Grantham with a stop at a butty van en route for a warning brew.

The weather was still looking bleak when we arrived at John’s house, who said we could come back another day if we preferred, but we saw a bit of a break in the clouds and got cracking on his 85th Anniversary, TF 135 (paint code 297).

Cambelt service carried out and investigation into a misfire. The misfire was down to a coil pack and a plug lead that had burnt out. Coil pack and lead replaced, along with a new set of spark plugs. Engine now running nice and smooth.

It was interesting to meet John, and have a chat while worked, who has owned various models of MGs over the years. Date to be arranged for him to visit us at the workshop for a remap.

This morning found us in Sleaford, where it was good to meet Kev and his son. Kev had fancied owning another MG, having had an MGBGT in the past, so spent a bit of time searching for the right one. He eventually found this TF 1.6 (in JGY) that had little service history. So to be on the safe side he booked us in for the cambelt service, and some other things, including preemptive head gasket replacement. What a fab car he has found himself.

A bit of a drier day and an enjoyable morning chatting to Kev about all things MG. Thanks to them for the brews and the butty and we look forward to seeing them again, next year, for a few more things to get her just as they want her, as she is to be a keeper.

An early finish so enough time to walk back home, with a fab sunset seen from the Humber Bridge. Workshop day tomorrow for a few things, which will include finishing off the track car ready for the weekend! – https://ift.tt/yje4Afb

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An enjoyable social Sunday spent at the workshop for drop off and collection day!

Steve came over from Keighley with his TF 160.

Peter came over from Leeds with his TF 135.

Adrian came over from Beverley with his TF 135.

Bob came over from north Ferriby to collect his MGF.

Ruth and Mark brought Destiny over from Belper, her TF 135.

Looking forward to our week at the workshop working on all of these fab cars, with a couple more drop offs through the week.

Big thanks to Ruth for her thoughtful gift of a potted plant to brighten up the outdoor space, love it!

Exhaust fitted to ‘Nancy’, another step closer to track day.

All tucked up safely for the night, best get the alarm set for an early start tomorrow… – https://ift.tt/wZAfP9e

An early start yesterday morning to head down to Great Leighs, near Chelmsford, where it was lovely to meet Pat for work on her really nice looking MGF 1.8 (in HFF).

Pat and her husband had previously owned a Metro and a Rover 200, both of which the head gasket had gone, so they just wanted this one sorting for peace of mind. New head gasket fitted, cambelt service carried out and new alternator belt fitted.

While we were there Clive Walsh popped over to meet us, we already had him booked in next March for some work, so it was great to put a face to a name, we look forward to seeing him again next year and working on his MGF.

After leaving our digs this morning in Braintree we headed over to Kelvedon, near Colchester where it was great to meet Vince.

Vince has owned his TF 135 (in JFV) for a number of years, which unfortunately had been stood for most of that time after suffering from some issues. Vince set about replacing one of the valves and refitting the head etc a couple of months ago. Unfortunately, after all his work and effort the heat activated bonding agent had not taken, resulting in failure of the gasket. So he asked when we would be in the area, as he didn’t fancy doing it all again.

On starting up though, with it having not run for a few years the fuel pump had seized. Eventually we got it running, but will definitely need a replacement pump, which Vince will source and sort himself.
It was really good though to get it up and running again for him after so long. Vince can now have some fun. Good reg plate!

Decent run back home, and a quieter night ahead. City centre pub on a Friday night in Christmas party season wasn’t the best choice, but really good digs all the same, in budget and Jon gave his steak a 10/10.

Looking forward to seeing everyone dropping off and picking up at the workshop tomorrow. – https://ift.tt/ytZhjl2

A very busy and productive few days at the workshop, getting everything done on time and a vision in red awaited us on Tuesday morning…

Steve’s low mileage MGF 143 VVC that he had brought over from Scotter on Sunday had its minor service done and replacement of underfloor coolant pipes followed by an MOT. A really nice example that we had previously replaced the head gasket on. Good to see him again today when he came to collect.

Patrick’s very tidy TF 115 (in CMU), also dropped off on Sunday with us, from Harrogate, and came in for underfloor treatment, check over of a few things, followed by an MOT.

We refitted the rear screen with his original that we received back from Ireland, Patrick said not to go to any extra bother, but us being us just felt it should be back with its original hood. It’s just what we do! 😀

Bob’s lovely MGF 1.8 mpi ‘Muffle’, also left with us on Sunday, came in for underfloor treatment and replacement of the underfloor coolant pipes. Once up on the lift we noticed that both front forward sills ends were pretty rotten, so Jon set about refabricating them. Everything looking really good again and ready for collection at the weekend.

We’ve still not been able to get the second lift installed, due to one thing and another, so it’s been a game of musical cars, shuffling them in and out!

A bit of time too today to get started on getting ‘Dirty Nancy’ track prepared, a full update on her when she’s ready to go!! I’m sure a few of you will remember her as Ruth Evans’ previous MG. We’re very excited about giving her a new lease of life.

Van stocked up with what we need, ready for a couple of days away, with an early start in the morning as we head down to Chelmsford. – https://ift.tt/H1D5ylj

A day off yesterday, well it was for me anyway! Jon went over to the workshop to receive the cars being dropped off for work this week.

We started off the week with couple of local calls today in Hull this morning.

Steven’s fab TF 135 was in need of wishbone replacement, as he’d found a bit of a hole in one of them when having a look underneath the car one day. Originally booked in for both, the other side was still solid. But while we were under there we noticed that the front subframe mount was a tad crumbly. So we replaced this with a stainless one.

Good to see him and have a fuss with the lovely Luna, we said our goodbyes and headed a few miles along the road to see Tony.

Jon had previously been to visit Tony for pump up of the hydragas on his very nice looking MGF 1.8 mpi (in JRJ). The car had recently dropped down on the offside. So we went armed with a couple of spheres.

It was very low and on our inspection found a couple of drips at the front. Sure enough, when we removed the sphere it was evident that it had leaked from the bottom seal. Replacement one fitted and pumped back up to the correct ride height and now looks a lot better.

Good to meet Tony and have fusses with his lovely woofer Bow.

A blue car day, with fusses with woofers (always good) no rain and enough time to enjoy a walk before the sun set. – https://ift.tt/gp35NYu

A busy, but productive and enjoyable day in the north east today…

Our first call was to High Felling, where it was lovely to see Rachael and Tony again for work on their TF 160 (in paint code CBT) ‘Katy’.

Cambelts, water pump, tensioner and alternator belt all replaced. The drivers side window had started to become a a bit slow and clunky to go back up. So a new motor was fitted and all the runners greased up, window now glides up and down with ease. So that’s Katy all sorted and tucked back up again.

Gary and Liam cam over from Billingham in their TF 135 (that we affectionately nic named Madam!) The heater control valve that we replaced last year was leaking again. Gary had sourced another one from DMGRS so we fitted this one for them, hopefully this one will last a bit longer. Great to see them both again.

Huge thanks to Rachael for her, as always, friendly and welcoming hospitality, not to mention the bag of gifts we left with! Felt like Christmas. We shall look forward to seeing what’s in there when we get home tonight.

After bidding our farewells to Rachael, Gary and Liam we headed up to Cramlington.

Great to see Alan again whose LE 500 was due it’s annual service. Plugs, filters and oil all changed.

Alan had noticed that the oil temperature gauge wasn’t working, so we swapped out the oil temperature sensor, although the ECU could read it the gauge still wasn’t registering. We then checked the power supply to the gauge which was all good, so it is due to a faulty gauge. One to be sourced and refitted.

He had also been having difficulty in getting 1st, 3rd and 5th gears, as the system operates in reverse we needed to lengthen the cable by an 8th of an inch, which has sorted that out for him. Really nice to have a cuppa and a catch-up.

We then headed a couple of miles along the road, where it was good to meet Andrew who was in the process of replacing the head gasket and cambelt among other things on his fab TF 135 (in Trophy Blue) that he had bought during lockdown. Having enjoyed many miles in it, the head gasket went so he set about the work as a bit of a project. Really nice to meet him and have a chat. We look forward to seeing the finished result.

After a very soggy start, and having to deploy the gazebo, the rain eventually disappeared after a couple of hours, and we had sun for the rest of the day. Now heading back home down the A1 with lots of snacks to munch on on the way. – https://ift.tt/1XdDSet

Our first call today was just outside of Chester-le-Street where it was great to see David again and his TF 135 Spark (in CEV).

Minor service carried out, new discs and pads fitted, rear window switch and relay fitted. We did go with a supply of wire for it and also for the speakers, but all wiring was already in situ, just not connected, so that saved us a job.

Thanks for the butties and the brews David. Hope the MOT goes well.

From there we went over to Coxhoe, where it was great to see Jason again and his fab TF 160 80th Anniversary edition (in PBT).

Cambelt service time again, both belts, water pump, tensioner and alternator belt all replaced. We spotted very small hole with a bit of staining around it on one of the hoses, sure enough on pressure test it was leaking. Replacement hose duly fitted and new clips have sorted it.

Thanks so much, Jason for the box full of all the things that we like! So very kind and thoughtful of you. Nice to have a munch as we head back home, with a slight detour to the workshop to pick up some bits for tomorrow.

Luckily we had dry weather all day, considering what a deluge we drove through on the way up this morning. – https://ift.tt/d0QZ6rx