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eumjmorris · 4th October 2013, 18:22

Spare wheel well cleaned, derusted, and painted, then a fifth Hairpin bought, with only slight kerbing, almost new tyre, to be full-size spare, installed with replacement screwdown and a full toolpack bought this week. Yellow powerflex arrived and due for rear brakes, powerflex, and whatever else, on Monday, with our tame mechanic. Wonder if coolant issue is just IMG?

fredwrussell · 4th October 2013, 18:41

hope so a good few hours for the amateur under your tutelage to do those and we will see!!!!!!!!!!

MG Tom · 4th October 2013, 21:04

Great to see you making a good start. Time for a dedicated project thread perhaps?

Simon.h · 5th October 2013, 08:08

So what are you doing with the 11-spokes?

Oh I thinking I'm winning your ebay listing?

eumjmorris · 5th October 2013, 10:22

Yes Simon, though you are a little way away in Calne. Still, we are close to M5 J4 so a straightforward journey. Yes Tom, I'm using this thread but if you think it should be separated we could do? And if you all knew about the NEXT project, WOW! Thanks, regards, Mike M.

fredwrussell · 6th October 2013, 15:37

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Originally Posted by eumjmorris

Yes Simon, though you are a little way away in Calne. Still, we are close to M5 J4 so a straightforward journey. Yes Tom, I'm using this thread but if you think it should be separated we could do? And if you all knew about the NEXT project, WOW! Thanks, regards, Mike M.

are you gonna do it then mike????????? do think its one not to be missed!!!!!

eumjmorris · 9th October 2013, 15:21

Ok, rear brakes renewed, and powerflex bush fitted in lower mount, was very torn. Advised the upper rear arms are getting grotty, on such a young car, and rear springs have fishtails broken, something to do later. However, sniffer confirms Jules' suspicion of head gasket problems. More news to follow.

eumjmorris · 11th November 2013, 22:37

Progress has been slower, however, we may have sorted the head-gasket issue, at least temporarily, as suggested by my tame mechanic, who has never known "Steel Seal" not to work, (non-fibrous unlike Radweld) and it does seem to have effected a cure, was confused because of difficulty getting trapped air out of cooling system, but today it does seem much better, driving round between 78 and 90 degrees, 95 max when waiting. The car drives beautifully, just under 80k miles and engine very sweet and willing.
More testing, gaining confidence as we go.

MG Tom · 12th November 2013, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by eumjmorris

Progress has been slower, however, we may have sorted the head-gasket issue, at least temporarily, as suggested by my tame mechanic, who has never known "Steel Seal" not to work, (non-fibrous unlike Radweld) and it does seem to have effected a cure, was confused because of difficulty getting trapped air out of cooling system, but today it does seem much better, driving round between 78 and 90 degrees, 95 max when waiting. The car drives beautifully, just under 80k miles and engine very sweet and willing.
More testing, gaining confidence as we go.

Good news. It'll be interesting to see how the Steel Seal holds up

eumjmorris · 12th November 2013, 18:14

Fred took Bluebird to Redditch and back, 70-80 degress both ways, and just over 90 when queueing back in Bromsgrove, and he agrees it drives fine. More miles needed to give confidence, but yes, only time will tell. Thanks, Mike M.

4th October 2013, 18:22	#31
eumjmorris Loves to post R75 now just two diesel tourers Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Droitwich Posts: 399 Thanks: 479 Thanked 72 Times in 46 Posts	Next Steps. Spare wheel well cleaned, derusted, and painted, then a fifth Hairpin bought, with only slight kerbing, almost new tyre, to be full-size spare, installed with replacement screwdown and a full toolpack bought this week. Yellow powerflex arrived and due for rear brakes, powerflex, and whatever else, on Monday, with our tame mechanic. Wonder if coolant issue is just IMG? Last edited by eumjmorris; 4th October 2013 at 18:34..

4th October 2013, 21:04	#33
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	Great to see you making a good start. Time for a dedicated project thread perhaps? __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

5th October 2013, 08:08	#34
Simon.h This is my second home Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Calne Posts: 4,531 Thanks: 8 Thanked 116 Times in 108 Posts	So what are you doing with the 11-spokes? Oh I thinking I'm winning your ebay listing? __________________ Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG ZT 190 2004 lpg Last edited by Simon.h; 5th October 2013 at 08:11..

9th October 2013, 15:21	#37
eumjmorris Loves to post R75 now just two diesel tourers Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Droitwich Posts: 399 Thanks: 479 Thanked 72 Times in 46 Posts	Progress, Confirmation. Ok, rear brakes renewed, and powerflex bush fitted in lower mount, was very torn. Advised the upper rear arms are getting grotty, on such a young car, and rear springs have fishtails broken, something to do later. However, sniffer confirms Jules' suspicion of head gasket problems. More news to follow. Last edited by eumjmorris; 14th October 2013 at 17:21..

11th November 2013, 22:37	#38
eumjmorris Loves to post R75 now just two diesel tourers Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Droitwich Posts: 399 Thanks: 479 Thanked 72 Times in 46 Posts	Recent Progress. Progress has been slower, however, we may have sorted the head-gasket issue, at least temporarily, as suggested by my tame mechanic, who has never known "Steel Seal" not to work, (non-fibrous unlike Radweld) and it does seem to have effected a cure, was confused because of difficulty getting trapped air out of cooling system, but today it does seem much better, driving round between 78 and 90 degrees, 95 max when waiting. The car drives beautifully, just under 80k miles and engine very sweet and willing. More testing, gaining confidence as we go.

4th October 2013, 18:41	#32
fredwrussell Avid contributor wedgy connie se cdt tilly xpower 200, Moonstone green cdt connie Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham Posts: 200 Thanks: 71 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts	hope so a good few hours for the amateur under your tutelage to do those and we will see!!!!!!!!!!

5th October 2013, 10:22	#35
eumjmorris Loves to post R75 now just two diesel tourers Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Droitwich Posts: 399 Thanks: 479 Thanked 72 Times in 46 Posts	Yes Simon, though you are a little way away in Calne. Still, we are close to M5 J4 so a straightforward journey. Yes Tom, I'm using this thread but if you think it should be separated we could do? And if you all knew about the NEXT project, WOW! Thanks, regards, Mike M.

12th November 2013, 18:14	#40
eumjmorris Loves to post R75 now just two diesel tourers Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Droitwich Posts: 399 Thanks: 479 Thanked 72 Times in 46 Posts	Gone further today. Fred took Bluebird to Redditch and back, 70-80 degress both ways, and just over 90 when queueing back in Bromsgrove, and he agrees it drives fine. More miles needed to give confidence, but yes, only time will tell. Thanks, Mike M.