Mrs F's rag-top top now in storage for the winter, 'The Beast' (1999 V8 HSE, Immaculate Rioja Red 99.5K on the clock) back on the road. Two new bags on the front, new battery and straight through the MOT. Put her through a heat cycle every week whilst stood up and vapour in the exhaust gas had me worried there may be a head gasket/slipped liner issue but tested and all clear.
Oil and filter change on the box but still an issue with 'feathering' between 3rd and 4th when accelerating hard. Didn't know what a MAF was before joining the forum but hoping a new Bosch unit may cure it.
Bill to get her road-ready? £820....then taxed for £123....and then comp insurance for both of us for £300 for the year....which will work out (minus fuel) at round £1 a mile for what she'll cover in the next 6 months.
And you know what? She's worth every penny! First drive for me tomorrow since March and I'm as excited as a kid on Christmas Eve.
Just in case.....thanks for all your help and advice in advance. Loving your work forum members!
Oil and filter change on the box but still an issue with 'feathering' between 3rd and 4th when accelerating hard. Didn't know what a MAF was before joining the forum but hoping a new Bosch unit may cure it.
Bill to get her road-ready? £820....then taxed for £123....and then comp insurance for both of us for £300 for the year....which will work out (minus fuel) at round £1 a mile for what she'll cover in the next 6 months.
And you know what? She's worth every penny! First drive for me tomorrow since March and I'm as excited as a kid on Christmas Eve.
Just in case.....thanks for all your help and advice in advance. Loving your work forum members!
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