mot time

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b1zbaz
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Re: mot time

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did not make the mot as i hit teething problems as i set off good news is everything is fully complete othere than the extra fuel filters i fitted myself bad news is no mot till next weekend that is on a plus note its now fully insured and i have driven it
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Re: mot time

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found the problem loads of crap in the fuel lines and tank so need to strip the carb again but apart from that everything is going according to plan
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Re: mot time

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Had that happen a few years back, got past one motorway junction to Whitefield, then all the sludge in the tank blocked the fuel lines - not a good experience having no engine on the fast lane doing 80... lol :lol:
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Re: mot time

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It's passed I'm really chuffed thanks to all for your help
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Re: mot time

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Nice to hear another Midas back on the road. Well done!
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b1zbaz
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Re: mot time

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thanks manifold i love it only drove it for a day as its not taxed so it will be hitting the road properly on thursday but from the day out i had i enjoyed every last second of it i need to get the gel coat looking better as its looking a bit untidy in places but i will get round to that when i can eventually stop driving it
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Re: mot time

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dewsnap when do you fancy meeting up
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Re: mot time

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b1zbaz wrote:dewsnap when do you fancy meeting up
Im back from Uni in a couple of weeks, but have stupidly entered my Mini into a 'Classic Show at an events hall next to the Trafford Centre then, so will be busy in the garage getting it up to scratch lol :lol: >_<
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Re: mot time

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Got any finished photos baz?
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Re: mot time

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yes i will get some posted up been very busy as we had a little baby boy on saturday evening so things been a little chaotic of late
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