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[Jeff Turbo]

Got a soft spot for those as I had one many years ago. Got the wrong front grill on it but looks a decent project...

[Jeff Turbo]

After working on my project MGZT V8, Ford Zodiac, Ford Consul, my other MGZT V8 and my wifes MGTF which all had problems during the month I finally should have time to spend on this car some time next week.

[Jeff Turbo]

Little update. Chris couldn't find anything wrong with the car after replacing the carb and crank sensor as it didn't improve anything so between us it was agreed that fuel must be completely off, so removed the petrol tank and drained it of all old fuel including the fuel lines, apparently lots of...

[Jeff Turbo]

Yeah I have a spare, gimmy a PM for post etc...

[Jeff Turbo]

Blimey, I'm happy to pass on that then...

[Jeff Turbo]

What is Patrick Bradleys failbook page?...

[Jeff Turbo]

Nicely done...

[Jeff Turbo]

Should have kept quiet shouldn't I, then I could have bought what's left cheap without anyone knowing and sold them on for a profit....

[Jeff Turbo]

To put the new surround on you'll need to remove the filler pipe which will give you an opportunity to have a closer look. If not the filler pipe then either the cap or breather would be my guess as vapours do carry. You say no rust on the filler pipe but look at the side of it where the breather connects....

[Jeff Turbo]

£172? Blimey that a large profit, offers over £150 gladly accepted lol...

[Jeff Turbo]

Are you still racing Pablo?...

[Jeff Turbo]

That wouldn't cause a petrol smell Chris as it's only the filler pipe surround. I would investigate further to either the fuel filler pipe breather, the cap, the fuel filler pipe or any fuel pipe around the petrol tank to the front of the car...

[Jeff Turbo]

Lets hope he keeps it and uses it, As I did read too much on the ad, I'm also not sure what's wrong...

[Jeff Turbo]

Arrived and excuse the dust on some of my other models. Very pleased...

[Jeff Turbo]

And they would deliver to you...

[Jeff Turbo]

Ah right, I know Mike and he knows how to write a advert. Mike's a great bloke and very knowledgeable...

[Jeff Turbo]

That's Mike Humbles old car., and it sold

[Jeff Turbo]

No worries, Gary was excellent at problem solving...

[Jeff Turbo]

Have you checked for any air leaks and coolant sensor? I'm also guessing the idle and any adjustments have been made? More info here http://www.maestro.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=21427

[Jeff Turbo]

Welcome after three years lurking, you must be a shy guy lol...