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by morrisbetsy
Sun Apr 21, 2013 1:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine swop
Replies: 10
Views: 1901

Re: engine swop

after being stored for several months but periodically started - just went to take my car for mot and she wouldnt start, garage put new battery on her and then a new fuel pump, she ran.. then stopped again and won't start again. Garage obviously charged me for everything they have done to date (alm...
by morrisbetsy
Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine swop
Replies: 10
Views: 1901

engine swop

after being stored for several months but periodically started - just went to take my car for mot and she wouldnt start, garage put new battery on her and then a new fuel pump, she ran.. then stopped again and won't start again. Garage obviously charged me for everything they have done to date (almo...
by morrisbetsy
Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Advice please on brake upgrade
Replies: 34
Views: 12025

Re: Advice please on brake upgrade

£600 maybe, maybe not. £299+vat for a Marina based kit from ESM. All brand new, no exchange parts and off the shelf. No need to wait for a set to come up on ebay, although they do from time time and obviously a lot cheaper. It's all I run and have done for a long time before anyone mentions Servo's...
by morrisbetsy
Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:03 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: to waxoil or not to waxoil...that is the question..
Replies: 8
Views: 2142

to waxoil or not to waxoil...that is the question..

I havent ever been under my morris (shame on me) but have just bought some ramps (ebay bargain) and going to take a look. i keep hearing about waxoil but havent a clue on level prep required, is it just a wire brush off or the whole rust inhibitor route... can a knowledgeable member please give me a...
by morrisbetsy
Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:44 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Headlight Visors
Replies: 14
Views: 3169

Re: Headlight Visors

i looked at a pair of these and they didnt have particually sharp edges - and in the event of an accident probably no more dangerous than the AA badge, bonnet handle and other pertruding metal parts on the car. maybe there are different types available now. Just my two-penneth from another viewpoint!
by morrisbetsy
Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:34 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: outlet manifold meets exhaust downpipe.....
Replies: 1
Views: 793

outlet manifold meets exhaust downpipe.....

ok, here goes...i thought my exhaust was 'blowing' but my brother has taken a look and said its the clamp where the outlet manifold meets the exhaust downpipe is where the noise is coming from & exhaust is fine - he doesnt want to attempt a repair as hes unsure whether its exhaust paste or wire ...
by morrisbetsy
Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Advice please on brake upgrade
Replies: 34
Views: 12025

Advice please on brake upgrade

hi, i have finally decided to upgrade the original brake system on my 1971 morris 1000 as its used as my main car with children in. i wont be doing the work myself but have a mechanic willing to fit if i buy the parts. can any one who has upgraded their cars brake system please advise me on options ...
by morrisbetsy
Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CLUTCH KIT - WILL THIS FIT?
Replies: 5
Views: 2036

CLUTCH KIT - WILL THIS FIT?

http://www.morrisminorspares.net/shop_item.php?ID=1680 i need to buy a clutch kit for my 1971 morris 1000 saloon 2 door - is the above llink the correct kit or do any members know of a better kit?? mechanic calling thursday so need to purchase urgently to ensure its delivered in time! advice greatly...
by morrisbetsy
Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:49 am
Forum: Scrapyards
Topic: SAD SAD minor pictures
Replies: 24
Views: 35687

Re: SAD SAD minor pictures

sad...no lol here :x
by morrisbetsy
Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:27 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: recommend a morris friendly garage please?
Replies: 8
Views: 2808

Re: recommend a morris friendly garage please?

thank you for your reply. i have obviously tried my local garage (no help) and i do have a haynes manual but have no desire to fit an exhaust myself. i had hoped for at least one member or "administrator" could supply a reputable garage in leicestershire?
by morrisbetsy
Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pressure washing - yay or nay?
Replies: 10
Views: 2053

Re: Pressure washing - yay or nay?

Forgive me as a new member if this is a little forth right...but some of us drive our cars day in day out..rain , snow, SALT, sun and all, my morris betsy as been the main family car for 7months, has done 3000 miles in the last 4 months and is doing fine, she isnt a shiney showroom morris, shes a mu...
by morrisbetsy
Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:09 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: recommend a morris friendly garage please?
Replies: 8
Views: 2808

Re: recommend a morris friendly garage please?

blimey...does no one know a garage :) where do you all take your car then?
by morrisbetsy
Tue Jan 04, 2011 9:26 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: recommend a morris friendly garage please?
Replies: 8
Views: 2808

recommend a morris friendly garage please?

my morris minor 1000 is due for a service as shes been used as the main family car for the last 6months and has done alot of miles in a short space of time (more than 2000 miles in the last 3months!!) i'm unsure whether to take her to my local garage which i've used in the past (not for this car) or...