Cuddington, Greasby, Bingley, Holme on Spalding Moor…
An early start on Monday morning to head over to Cuddington, near Crewe, where it was great to see Steve as always for some work on his fab 2001 Trophy (in FAR).
Steve had noticed all four brake hoses were looking a bit aged so wanted them replacing with some Goodridge stainless ones. Brake fluid change, oil change and new alternator belt also replaced. He’d noticed some fluid underneath the car and thought it was a coolant leak, but on our inspection found it to be coming from the clutch slave-cylinder, so we replaced it with a new one along with new clevis pin as his was a tad notchy.
Thanks to Steve for all the cuppas, bacon butties and chocolate biscuits, much appreciated on a cold wet day.
Following an overnight stay in Chester, we headed over to Greasby, on Tuesday morning where it was great to see Simon again. His 1998 MGF 120 was in need of a minor service, and his fairly new acquisition of a 2004 ZT 120 was also due a minor service. A lovely example with very low mileage.
Thanks to Simon for the cuppas and biscuits, good to have a chat with him as always, then we were on our way home.
We headed over to Bingley first thing on Wednesday morning, where we met Malcolm who owns Gasoline Alley and has had many MGs pass through the doors. However, this particular one had got him stumped, as well as another local garage who had tried, so asked if we would be able to help.
On doing a cambelt service the engine mount bolts wouldn’t move, which is a fairly common occurrence. But we managed to get round it with our ‘Plan B’. Cambelt, water pump, tensioner, alternator belt and air filter all replaced. It was good to meet Malcom and really interesting to hear about his long history in the motor industry.
Thursday morning found us back in the workshop for work on John’s 2004 TF 135 (in HFF) that he’d left with us the day before. He’d dropped in to see us on spec a few weeks ago whilst visiting relatives in the area.
Full cambelt service carried out, underfloor coolant pipes replaced with stainless, and a Mike Satur Daytona exhaust back-box fitted. All done and ready for John to collect in the afternoon, when he and his wife came back over from Keighley. Originally booked in alongside another job in the workshop that morning, which was canceled in the end. Saying that it would have been too much work to do in the rain on his drive and John was just happy to get everything sorted so soon. It’s a very good example, with a tasteful interior.
And that brings us to the end of week, and we booked the day off as it’s my lovely dad’s 85th birthday today so we’re taking him out for dinner at his favourite place.
Have a great weekend everyone, finally it looks like we’re heading for some dry weather and warmer temperatures. Good job as I think we will all be either growing webbed feet or gaining some gills! 🦆 – https://ift.tt/czvdg2D
