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| The most serious problem was going up the Kendal bypass one Sunday. I happened to glance in the mirror and saw a cloud of white smoke behind. Glance at the oil pressure gauge - low and going down. Engine off immediately - fortunately the MG doesn't have power steering or brakes. I could then pull into a layby. There was a long round of cursing before I called the AA. I seriously thought that it was going to be a major, engine out repair. The AA man had other ideas. "Start the engine" he said. I put up a fuss, thinking that this was only going to make the damage worse. He persuaded me. "Thought so" he said. The oil pipe from the oil gauge to the union on the scuttle had broken off (only one year old from MGOC). Oil being pumped from the engine was going onto a hot engine - hence the white smoke (not black). So a free ride home and a new oil pipe to repair the problem. | |
| Other than that, maintenance requirements have been minimal Oil and filter changed every year. 2010 needed a front crankshaft oil seal change. In 2013, the front suspension was looking a bit sad. The paint on the commercially painted components was peeling badly (including the cross member whereas the bits I had painted with Hammerite were looking as new. So the whole lot was removed and taken down to Triple S in Bingley who repainted them. 2017 saw an engine out just so it could be repainted And thats it!. If you got this far, I admire your perseverance. |
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