Got the TR7v8 Rally Car taxed on Saturday morning, after 6 months off the road, and managed an 'enjoyable' drive down the North East coast from Blyth to Tynemouth and through Whitley Bay and surrounding areas, covering about 30 miles. I mention enjoyable, because I love driving this car but it's very uncomfortable!
I also taxed the TRv8 DHC and went for a 20+ mile drive with the roof down. Lovely weather and enjoyable drive, but the temperature gauge was moving between half and three quarter so still a problem to look at.
The daily driver TR7 FHC has been having temperature issues recently and after a leak/pressure test it seems the head gasket may be letting coolant into the combustion system. Car booked in on Wednesday for a replacement head gasket. Seems a bit premature since the car has had a new short block less than 5000 miles ago (2003) and and new head, with new gaskets, less than 3000 miles (2007).
Cheers Paul,
1976 TR7 FHC (ACG 3115)
1977 TR7V8 3.9 FHC rally car (ACG 35005)
1980 TR7V8 3.5 DHC
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