Day 3
I gave Steve at the Sleaford Mini Centre a list of things to do to the Midas for me:
1. Replace head gasket due to oil leak
2. Check engine oil pressure relief valve as maximum pressure all the time.
3. Fuel pressure regulator needs setting up as was not done when new pump fitted
4. If possible, paint cylinder head and inlet manifold when they have been removed
5. John Noble reckons there may be a vacuum leak
6. Please check timing as does not seem right to me
7. Please bolt down drivers’ seat, bolts provided head of bolt under car nut inside
8. Pump up front suspension should be 12.25 inches from centre of wheel to underside of wheel arch (not standard Metro setting)
9. Check brakes as the pedal goes hard and they seem to then be locked on.
10. Check and repair as necessary anything else needed for MOT
11. Remove front and rear towing straps
12. MOT required
I am happy to say that Steve managed to do all the jobs that I gave him.
I collected the car this afternoon with all the work done and it starts and runs so much better and now the front suspension is at the correct height the Midas looks so much better.
