judiths handyman replied to the topic 'binding rear brakes on TF' in the forum. yesterday

I wonder if a silicone based spray lubricant may be better than WD40 ?

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Give these chaps a ring, they can call out and analyse.
https://www.roughluckracing.com/servicing/

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My dear old dad God bless him used to buy me the best birthday and Christmas gifts.
Variously, a hammer drill when black and decker still built in co Durham, a stainless steel spade, still in use and most importantly of all for my 21st, a 1/4 and 3/8 drive imperial and metric draper socket set that resides in the boot of the minor, regularly brandished.
Thanks Dad.

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I once had occasion to remove a clutch from a Rover V8 fitted to a kit car.
I could not reach the top bolt on the bellhousing for love nor money, so purchased a transfer drive.
For the uninitiated the socket wrench goes on one end and the socket on the other, the drive internally is a toothed belt.
They are still available on ebay.
 

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I did also clean the lamp glasses externally, I used very fine wet and dry paper, 1200 or some such and a proprietary 3M lens cleaning kit. It worked very well all in all.
I think I may refit the dust caps but punch a hole somewhere to allow airflow.

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I did not have the problem described until I fitted the rear rubber cover that was missing, I can only assume the rear cover is holding the moist air in, as removal of said cover cured the issue over a week or so.
Not the solution I know, but the headlamps are in a fairly well protected area anyway without need for the covers, in my opinion.
And yes, they are bloomin expensive.

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judiths handyman replied to the topic 'Remote boot release.' in the forum. 2 weeks ago

Mine is the later fob, but if you speak to the very personable young chap at remote key he will keep you right. Unlike a lot of modern companies they have a telephone and actually answer it.

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judiths handyman replied to the topic 'Remote boot release.' in the forum. 2 weeks ago

Last things first.
I got a new (oval) fob from remote key ltd in Christchurch.£88.80 inc vat and postage.
Having tried 2 qty expert locksmiths locally I gave in and visited the MG owners club in Swavesey who programmed it in for £58.50 in half an hour.
The fob comes with a code, that code printed on the outer packet is necessary for programming purposes.
Having secured a second set of keys I decided a remote boot latch was unnecessary and therefore didnt fit one.
I prefer that as a boot accidentally popping open at 70 miles an hour is most unappealing, also I think it more secure without.
But I am disciplined, whenever I open the boot, the fob goes straight in my trouser pocket.

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judiths handyman replied to the topic 'Hello everyone' in the forum. 2 weeks ago

Welcome Laurie, I am sure you will find the car and the site equally enjoyable.

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