Hello all
not been on here for a long time - apologies but have been spending every spare minute trying to sort out the cooling on the TF. - 2 months so far. Engine runs at normal temp while the heater control is set to max but overheats as seen as the heater is turned down.
So far have replaced the thermostat. Fitted stainless engine pipes, Mike Satur aluminium radiator and Brown & Gammons coolant level alarm (due to coolant loss after letting a local garage have a look at it) . Still got the same problem, so today I drained the system yet again and checked the hoses for blockages as suggested by the tech line at the MGOC.
Reassembled everything, filled and bled the system and now things seem to be ok (fingers etc crossed). But, and it's a big but, when i was decanting the used coolant into containers for disposal I found a lovely shiny ball bearing sitting at the bottom of the bowl used to catch the draining coolant.
I take it this is not a good sign
Set to drain the system again tomorrow - ball bearings being gregarious creatures.