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19-03-17, 09:16 PM
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So is it a loss of trust now or does it have a fault?
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19-03-17, 10:08 PM
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Bit of both Dan. I would have loved to have gone for a blast this weekend, but I couldn't trust it at the moment. Sure once I get the new thermostat in it'll run fine though. I have done my back in aswell so it's a job getting in and out of it. Going for physio next week so hopefully that'll help, don't think I ever recovered properly from the bike crash. I'll be sad to see it go but apart from the drive home I've yet to go for proper drive!
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20-03-17, 11:36 AM
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You could try Jon Norris of roughluckracing.co.uk or if you are on the ZS Owners FB page have a word with Sam Tomkins and he would be able to do stat change (just did one on one of his at the weekend)
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20-03-17, 05:30 PM
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Bit of both Dan. I would have loved to have gone for a blast this weekend, but I couldn't trust it at the moment. Sure once I get the new thermostat in it'll run fine though. I have done my back in aswell so it's a job getting in and out of it. Going for physio next week so hopefully that'll help, don't think I ever recovered properly from the bike crash. I'll be sad to see it go but apart from the drive home I've yet to go for proper drive!
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So sorry pal - I don't think there's been someone around on the site for so long and then finally got hold of the car they wanted - ie - for you, a 180.
I hope it's not put you off and when you get some wedge back, you jump right back in again ..... there are a few out there.
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20-03-17, 11:05 PM
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Thanks Dan. I'm going to get the engine running properly and take it from there. I had bought it knowing there would be a few issues and to be fair they aren't major. It's been looked after by all the previous owners, I've just not had the best start with it. Itching to go for a blast but not until its had a full check over by someone who knows these cars. I can see the garage I took it too we're clearly not interested. I'll be phoning a few MG specialists tomorrow and go from there. It's the car I've always wanted, so perhaps on reflection I've been a bit too quick in deciding to sell up.
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21-03-17, 01:48 PM
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Hope you do keep hold of it - given how long you've waited for it.
Maybe speak to Rally Matt too - might be an option as well?
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21-03-17, 07:03 PM
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Thanks Dan. I'm going to get the engine running properly and take it from there. I had bought it knowing there would be a few issues and to be fair they aren't major. It's been looked after by all the previous owners, I've just not had the best start with it. Itching to go for a blast but not until its had a full check over by someone who knows these cars. I can see the garage I took it too we're clearly not interested. I'll be phoning a few MG specialists tomorrow and go from there. It's the car I've always wanted, so perhaps on reflection I've been a bit too quick in deciding to sell up.
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That's great news. Take your time. Cars with that provenence dont come up often to be fair. But owning a car like a 180 should be a joy, not a burden.
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21-03-17, 08:22 PM
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It is easy to give up when things appear to go against you. Sometimes you need to take a step back, have a think and see the bigger picture, Christ that last sentence was so full of cheese! Anyway good decision, pretty sure it'll work out for the best once you get some expert eyes over it. If I were nearer I would help.
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22-03-17, 09:14 AM
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Cheers Mick, she's at a specialist in Northampton today so fingers crossed
Drive over there was fine, so will be good to get it all fully checked over.
I think posting on forums after a few beers doesn't help me sometimes, I look back at some of the drivel I've posted!
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22-03-17, 11:42 AM
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Bad news I'm afraid, head gasket has gone. Annoyed with myself not to have checked that before I bought it over. Gutted as it drove really nice this morning
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