Old member, new Montego

[MatthewL]

Hi everyone.

After years of looking and one failed purchase (guy shook hands on deal then welched on it) I finally bought my dream white 1987 MG Montego Turbo. It’s a New Zealand car imported a few years ago with 149,000 km on the clock with a nice stack of receipts and history. If I can I’ll upload some pictures. This is a major nostalgia hit for me as I drove my mums white MG EFI aged 17 when I passed my test.

Car can benefit from a bit of use and there are a small number trim and items to source and with a wiper issue which needs more urgent attention (the driver wiper sweeps past the A-pillar, but overall it’s incredibly solid.

Planning on attending the 13th April pride of long bridge - can I come and park with the club cars if I do?

Matthew

[MatthewL]

[The Professor]

Nice to know you've managed to achieve your dream. Look forward to seeing it at some of the shows. There always seems to be a good representation at the North East and Yorkshire shows. Looks nice. I always liked white diamond and with the colour keyed wheels.

[MatthewL]

Thanks very much. Looking forward to getting out and about. I’m keen to get hold of some EFI 14” alloys else I’m going to have to run it on the 15” lattices it also came with. Whilst the tyres on the metric wheels are like new, they are of indeterminate age so I need to run it on something newer. Always likes the white dished EFI wheels.

[Jeff Turbo]

Yes just turn up and find the maestro montego stand, Tanya is normally in charge.

[MatthewL]

Thanks Jeff. Will do. Just need sone time now to look at the things you’ve suggested and see if I can fix these issues.

[Jeff Turbo]

Thanks Jeff. Will do. Just need sone time now to look at the things you’ve suggested and see if I can fix these issues.

I'm sure you'll sort them but Pol has been cancelled

[Wild Bill]

Glad this car has gone to an enthusiast.

[MatthewL]

Thanks Bill. Had a bit of bad news with the car suffering a head gasket failure after less than 100 miles but I’ll not give up on it - it’s a smashing car with a dry nice condition interior and it looks really solid. It also drove really well up to the point of creating a cloud of steam! Cylinder head is with the machine shop now and I’m getting a new radiator made up so hoping to solve any future problems.

[Jeff Turbo]

Thanks Bill. Had a bit of bad news with the car suffering a head gasket failure after less than 100 miles but I’ll not give up on it - it’s a smashing car with a dry nice condition interior and it looks really solid. It also drove really well up to the point of creating a cloud of steam! Cylinder head is with the machine shop now and I’m getting a new radiator made up so hoping to solve any future problems.

Was the Rad knackered then? I'm assuming that was blocked to cause the gasket to blow like that?

[MatthewL]

The fins were powdered rust on one side. It wasn’t leaking but it was in a state. It’s wasn’t recoverable so they’re making me a new one. I’ve had to tell them about the shaping for the intercooler pipes which I’d not noticed - Vinny thankfully mentioned it!

[Wild Bill]

Sorry to hear this. Just put mine back together after replacing the head gasket and many other parts!