Black 1984 MG Montego efi with digital dash

[Jeff Turbo]

Took it up the road to free off the brakes again as it hasn't moved for a while. Checked all switches but the fog lamp switch and interior vacuum switch are sticking through lack of use. So a bit of on off on off on off freed them up a bit. Washers now working correctly as is everything else now
Next is a major clean up and then booking in for its first MOT since 2003.
As it's lovely weather i would have started cleaning it today but I've got the youngest grandchild coming over this afternoon......for the week
Can't believe it's been nearly 4 years since I reluctantly took this project on.

[Doctordiesel77]

Looking good.. MOT shouldn't be a problem..

[Jeff Turbo]

Now washed, polished and ready for its MOT possibly next week

[Jeff Turbo]

More while I'm at it, cleanest it's been for quite a while

[Jeff Turbo]

Interior hoovered and cleaned up, Date and time set, service interval also reset. I will clean up the steering wheel once it's passed it's MOT. Then I may use it for a little while to iron out a few things before it's up for sale

[Jeff Turbo]

Booked in for Thursday at mid day so happy days

[Jeff Turbo]

Valued insurance done. 5,000 miles a year, £10,000 agreed valuation for £100 from Peter Best, if a pass on Thursday I will then tax it

[Doctordiesel77]

Valued insurance done. 5,000 miles a year, £10,000 agreed valuation for £100 from Peter Best, if a pass on Thursday I will then tax it

Sounds like a pretty good deal, I think your 'if' is a bit smaller thn some people's too....

[Jeff Turbo]

Sounds like a pretty good deal, I think your 'if' is a bit smaller thn some people's too....

Always worry over emissions, did a last check over this afternoon and had to replace the fog lamp switch as it got stuck in. The vacuum switch for the heater also needs to be changed as that's also sticking and whistles when pressed in to clear the screen

[Doctordiesel77]

Ahhh yes...emissions is always a bit of a wild card...should be ok on an efi I guess...fingers crossed anyway!

[Jeff Turbo]

And that's a pass. Car threw a hissy fit on the Lincoln bypass giving it an Italian tune up to the MOT bay. Milometer started flickering and the mileage wasn't moving forward but the trip was, then it stopped it's display then flickered, then stopped, nearside rear hand brake started binding again so I will replace the back cable this time instead of releasing the cable as before, HRW stopped working as the other side tab fell off and the alternator belt started to slip, as it's the same as an MGB I can got those quite easily. Both are available from Rimmers quite cheaply so those to sort next but at least it passed and i'm expecting a snagging list so this will be the start, won't be taxing it till the end of the month now so it gives me time to sort these few things

[Doctordiesel77]

And that's a pass. Car threw a hissy fit on the Lincoln bypass giving it an Italian tune up to the MOT bay. Milometer started flickering and the mileage wasn't moving forward but the trip was, then it stopped it's display then flickered, then stopped, nearside rear hand brake started binding again so I will replace the back cable this time instead of releasing the cable as before, HRW stopped working as the other side tab fell off and the alternator belt started to slip, as it's the same as an MGB I can got those quite easily. Both are available from Rimmers quite cheaply so those to sort next but at least it passed and i'm expecting a snagging list so this will be the start, won't be taxing it till the end of the month now so it gives me time to sort these few things

Not too bad considering the length of its holiday!

[Jeff Turbo]

Not too bad considering the length of its holiday!

Yeah not too bad really, sorted the alternator squeal. As it's at the back of the engine you have to remove the front wheel and splash shield just to get to it. I Couldn't have tighten the adjustment nut enough as I replaced it when I did the cam belt and it was in it's lowest setting
Also sorted the rear handbrake cable and replaced the mileage display.
I had another but it was missing the display cover so I had to strip both down, all done now and it's doesn't flicker atm but I won't know if its fixed until I drive it but the buttons do now work as before they had stopped

[Doctordiesel77]

That was quick!

[Jeff Turbo]

That was quick!

Wasn't working today and it wasn't raining so got on with it. I've also started to replace the bottom rear screen surround as that's broken. I was also going to change the sides as they're cracked but I sold what I think was my last pair to someone stupidly thinking I wouldn't need them lol oh well. I could also tax it now so maybe next week