More work on the TF, new puddle lights fitted, the old ones got moisture ingress and one had failed, so new puddle lights installed with extra sealing of the driver circuit with self amalgamating tape and sealant on the puddle light cable entry.
Also new bonnet and boot badges fitted, as the front was faded with UV exposure and the back had to match the new front one!
Finally new door strikers as my originals were showing signs of bad corrosion underneath, and I don't want this eating into the paintwork and rear bolt plate.
Lidl are selling these oil filter wrenched for under 3 quid, look like they may get into the tight access that our K series engines have, gotta be worth a punt at this price!
Brake calipers all stripped and cleaned, a fresh coating of anti-seize on the pads and slide shims and handbrake set up.
I usually do this every year in May just before the MOT, but with the car having less use over the winter now, I noticed the handbrake was beginning to stick. Wheels thoroughly washed too while they were off the car and deep cleaned with purple rain.
Its good to do the AP front calipers at least once a year, as the retaining pins do seize up and can be a mare to remove, an annual clean up keeps them nice and free.
I had been experiencing my alarm going off, usually about once a day, thankfully it seemed always to trigger in the afternoon.
Since I put my new battery on, it has not happened.
My old battery kept draining after a few days, and would not sit over 11-12 volts unless the engine was running.
I believe BMW Z3 visors can be fitted to our cars. Not sure what fettling is involved to install them.
If you want to replace the originals, MGFnTFbitz will have them in stock, or the other MGF and TF stockists.
