19th April 2005
CATS 14/05 E
After a performing a
‘follow-up’ inspection of Mr Burton’s MGTC (Reg: HNA 342), the following
observations are reported:
v The bonnet fit is
improved, but still a little inconsistent at the front.
v The door fit is improved
on both sides, and the doors now line up better.
v The doors have
been repainted and match well.
v The door hinges
have been re-aligned and are now supported with plates behind the hinge
fixings.
v The door handle on
the O/S has been renewed.
v The door rubber
seals have been fitted, and the chrome sill covers are fitted.
v Mechanically, the
vehicle appears to run well, with the twin carburettors reworked and adjusted
correctly.
v The leaking
exhaust manifold has been corrected, and the rear mounted fuel filter has been
secured in a better position.
v On test, a
lubrication leak developed from the oil filter housing and from the rocker
cover gasket. The leak from the oil
filter housing was cured with the fitting of a new copper washer seal. The rocker cover leak is to be improved
upon.
v The engine mounts
have been tightened and new replacement fixing bolts have been fitted.
v The charging/fan
belt has been adjusted.
v The brakes have
also had some improved adjustment and on test performed well for type and
design.
v The rear
suspension spring bushes have been renewed.
During my inspection of the
vehicle, I observed the following:
§
The central clip between the two halves of the bonnet is loose and
requires fixing.
§
The bonnet louvers remain in the condition as per my previous report on
the vehicle, as are the running boards, rear wings and fuel tank fit.
§
The hood and tonneau cover require some cleaning.
§
The N/S rear lamp cover has a slight crack to it.
§
The voltage regulator cover has adhesive tape to hold it in place. (New
part unobtainable).
§
The rocker cover gasket leaks oil slightly.
§
The rear bulk head cover still has some fixing screws missing.
On further discussion between
the owner and the restorer, it was agreed that the following would be
rectified/improved upon:
a)
Refit the central bonnet clip.
b)
The hood and tonneau cover would be cleaned.
c)
The rocker cover gasket seal would be improved upon.
d)
The bulkhead fixing screws would be fitted.
e)
The correct type of front auxiliary lamp would be sourced and fitted.
f)
The rear light cover replaced with a better item.
g)
At least 50 miles test drive in the vehicle prior to collection, and if
any adjustment or malfunction were identified it should be corrected.
h)
The vehicle to be in a clean and presentable order for collection on
the agreed day in May, 2005.
Hopefully, the above has
provided your client with various improvements compared to the vehicle’s order
previously observed. The vehicle isn’t
perfect, but it is a very good and highly presentable example of the type.