Modified MG Maestro Turbo

[Mike Brock]

Hi Al - it's been a while since I last heard from you. Nice to speak with another like minded maestro turbo man that's into modifying them. I hope #496 is looking as well since the last time I seen pictures of her?

[ian drew]

Good luck with all this Mike, an interesting read indeed.

...and Al, welcome back :-)

Ian

[Mike Brock]

Thanks Ian.

[Guest]

Good work so far. Ill be watching this thread closely.

[Mike Brock]

Thanks Benjamin.

[Mike Brock]

Well I was a little premature when I said last year "let the build begin" #385 build begins today .... definitely Photos below show my turbo arising from its 10 year slumber - then delivered to my home 3 miles away. Job number 1 - wash car!

[EVO AL]

Well done Mike!

[G51 NAV]

Great to see a start. Excellent.

[Mike Brock]

Thanks guys. I can't believe its been 10 years since #385 was stored away. She's fared well considering with only minor blemishes in the paint work that will need some attention. I have so much to do over the autumn period before winter sets in.

[mgdavid]

the weather forecasters are talking about an Indian summer, hope for your sake they're right.

[Andy]

the weather forecasters are talking about an Indian summer, hope for your sake they're right.

Or, there not are they? Going to be cold and chucking it down till March then.

[Mike Brock]

the weather forecasters are talking about an Indian summer, hope for your sake they're right.

Yeah I know - I need to invest in a garage but a good car cover will have to do for now lol.

[G51 NAV]

Or, there not are they? Going to be cold and chucking it down till March then.

lol true: I remember they told us earlier this year that we'd best prepare ourselves for at least another ten years of washed-out summers, but to be honest since July this has been the best summer I remember any time this century. Well, round here at least.

We'll just get what we get, I reckon!

[Mike Brock]

Working on fuel filler pipe today on 385. Although the fuel filler pipe for montego/maestro have different part # - I can assure you all they are identical! See pic below...



I'm after a fuel filler cap pocket as the original has seen better days - see pic below... please advise chaps on this what to do?



Finally I need two of these - can anyone help? thanks guys.

[E_T_V]

Fuel filler pocket>

Best advice is cut it out and sikaflex in a fibreglass one (I think MGM did them).

There are a few metal ones about if you look hard enough but the fibreglass option avoids rot in the future too.