British cars are extremely well made and durable. They will run for a long time with minimal maintenance and poor attention. Eventually, if neglected, even a British car will stop working. Here you can see our collection of interesting parts that came in on cars to be serviced in our shop.
Please enjoy the pictures of each item. Click to enlarge.
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Tool Box Air Filter (Sprite)
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Lower Radiator Hose (Sprite).
PVC Pipe and Epoxy with Mitered Joints!
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Clutch Disc (Various). When you ignore the slip.
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Crankshaft (TR3). This car drove in with a knocking sound.
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Front Brake Pads. Metal to metal...The gall!
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Rear Check Straps (MGB). Made from cable and U- bolts.
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Main and Rod Bearings. It's too late for an oil change when the copper is showing.
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Rear Axle (Sprite & MGB).
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Front Coil Springs (MGB)
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Brake Hoses (MG TD). Nearly 50 years old and still working.
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Timing Chain Tensioner (MGB). One piece when new.
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Pushrod and Clevis Pins (MGB). Round becomes oval.
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Muffler (TR7). This particular car would go up a hill but not down. A baffle inside the muffler itself would slide and cut off the exhaust flow killing the engine.
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Tube shock conversion (Sprite/ Midget). Cracked A arm from the stress that this conversion introduced. See more pictures here
DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!
What's the symptom?
Diagnose early and often...
Maintenance is where it's at...
Ask lots of questions,
and diagnose before you buy.
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