Moonshine is all mine! - Page 6

TamarHolley · 10th August 2014, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfDave

Have the sunroof drains been done; common route for water at both ends of the car

I'm sure mark would have done it before, but I'll get it done again asap. Hope that fixes the problem. Will update with results when done.
Thanks for the suggestion!

TamarHolley · 11th August 2014, 18:19

My brother located the leak! The rear nearside light seal was letting in water, that was running into the boot, under the back seat and onto the floor of the cab. He has fully sealed it, and just waiting for the car to dry out now! His mate is going to do my air con for me in return for a six pack of beer! And found another of his mates that is really keen to look at the blistered laquer on the bonnet. He repairs cars, and wants to take on the challenge of restoring the laquer. I'm only too happy to oblige!!
Another great day of motoring - albeit an hour spent in traffic on the A31. First fill up of lpg too! £29 to fill up the donut - not bad!!

johnnyb44 · 11th August 2014, 19:00

What a fantastic colour.

Simon.h · 15th August 2014, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by TamarHolley

My brother located the leak! The rear nearside light seal was letting in water, that was running into the boot, under the back seat and onto the floor of the cab. He has fully sealed it, and just waiting for the car to dry out now! His mate is going to do my air con for me in return for a six pack of beer! And found another of his mates that is really keen to look at the blistered laquer on the bonnet. He repairs cars, and wants to take on the challenge of restoring the laquer. I'm only too happy to oblige!!
Another great day of motoring - albeit an hour spent in traffic on the A31. First fill up of lpg too! £29 to fill up the donut - not bad!!

Yes you can't beat lpg! Mine's up for sell soon.

TamarHolley · 18th August 2014, 23:08

Moonshine leaked over my drive Saturday night! Coolant.
Left her parked until this evening, when brother could get over. A jubilee clip had broken on one of the hoses near rad. Quick cheap fix and I'm back on the road again.
Air con working perfectly thanks to cool runners (Thx for the tip!)
Hoping to get a Sony xps n1bt fitted next week. It's a radio/cd player that you put your smartphone in. You can then use your phone as the interface, using GPS, films, music, digital radio, etc, through your cars existing system. It can use voice through the mic that comes with it to send messages, set the GPS, answer phone, cook a roast for 5 people, etc, etc. I'm pretty excited about it anyway! The existing radio needs replacing (keeps stopping while playing cd's or the radio) so hoping this new system will be just what I'm looking for.

TamarHolley · 2nd October 2014, 09:15

Been unwell for a couple of weeks with kidney stones (ouch!), so was concerned when hubby informed me that Moonshine has been marking her territory again. He put plastic sheet under her the night before last, and noted reddish and yellow drips!
Brother came over last night and confirmed that one of the pipes off the bottom of the rad is corroded and I'll have to source a replacement - explaining the congealed reddish antifreeze on the floor. It's just a pinprick of corrosion, but enough to let coolant escape slowly.
And the yellow drip is engine oil. As you look at the engine, the front right cam seal is leaking. He is going to take off the cover next week to see if the belt is contaminated, and fix the problem. It's a very slow leak, so advised me to use the car sparingly, keeping an eye on levels daily and gauges constantly. I do this anyway, so no biggie.
If we need to replace the belts, I understand that there is a set of tools for hire on this site? Any information on being able to use them for a short while if needed please? I'll update with what Mick discovers next week when he takes the cover off.
Apart from that, she is running beautifully!! Absolutely the best car I've ever owned, and soooo proud of her! Gutted that I've not been able to drive her for the last week, but looking forward to enjoying many more miles.
I've been saving up to replace the radio, which is extremely unreliable. (Decides to work about a 5th of the time, and turns itself off when it has enough!) But going to hang onto the money because it might be needed for a set of belts &etc. Listening to the fruity exhaust is music to my ears though - no huge loss for now without a reliable stereo!

DMGRS · 2nd October 2014, 14:37

At least it's nothing too major - cam seals are cheap, and as long as the belts are within their replacement limit there's nothing stopping you just changing one of the belts that's been affected by the leak.

trimani · 2nd October 2014, 19:14

First Moonshine I've heard of with Kidney Stones. Nasty. Are any of the other rare colours affected

Keep well & stay safe

trimani (Alf)

TamarHolley · 3rd October 2014, 07:44

Lol trimani! I believe the typhoon ones have pretty azure stones! Someone able to verify that for me?

11th August 2014, 18:19	#52
TamarHolley Regular poster MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: whiteley Posts: 62 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	My brother located the leak! The rear nearside light seal was letting in water, that was running into the boot, under the back seat and onto the floor of the cab. He has fully sealed it, and just waiting for the car to dry out now! His mate is going to do my air con for me in return for a six pack of beer! And found another of his mates that is really keen to look at the blistered laquer on the bonnet. He repairs cars, and wants to take on the challenge of restoring the laquer. I'm only too happy to oblige!! Another great day of motoring - albeit an hour spent in traffic on the A31. First fill up of lpg too! £29 to fill up the donut - not bad!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Moonshine sunning herself outside Potters Heron, Hursley.

11th August 2014, 19:00	#53
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18th August 2014, 23:08	#55
TamarHolley Regular poster MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: whiteley Posts: 62 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Moonshine leaked over my drive Saturday night! Coolant. Left her parked until this evening, when brother could get over. A jubilee clip had broken on one of the hoses near rad. Quick cheap fix and I'm back on the road again. Air con working perfectly thanks to cool runners (Thx for the tip!) Hoping to get a Sony xps n1bt fitted next week. It's a radio/cd player that you put your smartphone in. You can then use your phone as the interface, using GPS, films, music, digital radio, etc, through your cars existing system. It can use voice through the mic that comes with it to send messages, set the GPS, answer phone, cook a roast for 5 people, etc, etc. I'm pretty excited about it anyway! The existing radio needs replacing (keeps stopping while playing cd's or the radio) so hoping this new system will be just what I'm looking for. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Moonshine sunning herself outside Potters Heron, Hursley.

2nd October 2014, 09:15	#56
TamarHolley Regular poster MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: whiteley Posts: 62 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Current situation Been unwell for a couple of weeks with kidney stones (ouch!), so was concerned when hubby informed me that Moonshine has been marking her territory again. He put plastic sheet under her the night before last, and noted reddish and yellow drips! Brother came over last night and confirmed that one of the pipes off the bottom of the rad is corroded and I'll have to source a replacement - explaining the congealed reddish antifreeze on the floor. It's just a pinprick of corrosion, but enough to let coolant escape slowly. And the yellow drip is engine oil. As you look at the engine, the front right cam seal is leaking. He is going to take off the cover next week to see if the belt is contaminated, and fix the problem. It's a very slow leak, so advised me to use the car sparingly, keeping an eye on levels daily and gauges constantly. I do this anyway, so no biggie. If we need to replace the belts, I understand that there is a set of tools for hire on this site? Any information on being able to use them for a short while if needed please? I'll update with what Mick discovers next week when he takes the cover off. Apart from that, she is running beautifully!! Absolutely the best car I've ever owned, and soooo proud of her! Gutted that I've not been able to drive her for the last week, but looking forward to enjoying many more miles. I've been saving up to replace the radio, which is extremely unreliable. (Decides to work about a 5th of the time, and turns itself off when it has enough!) But going to hang onto the money because it might be needed for a set of belts &etc. Listening to the fruity exhaust is music to my ears though - no huge loss for now without a reliable stereo! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Moonshine sunning herself outside Potters Heron, Hursley.

2nd October 2014, 14:37	#57
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	At least it's nothing too major - cam seals are cheap, and as long as the belts are within their replacement limit there's nothing stopping you just changing one of the belts that's been affected by the leak. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

2nd October 2014, 19:14	#58
trimani Passed Away ROVER 75 V6 2Ltr 2001 AUTO / EMERALD MOTORBILITY SCOOTER Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Poole Quay Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 2,051 Thanked 570 Times in 311 Posts	First Moonshine I've heard of with Kidney Stones. Nasty. Are any of the other rare colours affected Keep well & stay safe trimani (Alf)

3rd October 2014, 07:44	#59
TamarHolley Regular poster MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: whiteley Posts: 62 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Lol trimani! I believe the typhoon ones have pretty azure stones! Someone able to verify that for me? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Moonshine sunning herself outside Potters Heron, Hursley.