Another expensive day
The RMS seal had developed a very small leak so it was time to nip that in the bud.
I took it to Quorn Classics and must say I was very impressed with the service.
Asked Nathan and Carl to take a good look at it and ANYTHING that they thought needed doing should be reported.
They confirmed the RMS seal was going and a couple of other seals (crank seal and timing chain tensioner gasket) in the area were also starting to corrode/leak so they got changed at the same time. Showing that extra bit of service they had a good look at the brake lines and reported it to be fine apart from on one clip where it had slightly corroded. They rubbed that down and repainted it and so I now won't need to bother with lines for "a good few years yet".
Not wanting to get the transmission out again anytime soon they also replaced the clutch. It really didn't need doing but it had started to wear so why not?
The difference it has made is incredible - now feels like a new car, esp with the short shifter the gears are slick and bang on. Can't get the grin off my face.
So that left the IMS. Yes the cover could just be removed and once out tbh it looked perfect (as I would expect as it gets well serviced). However it wasn't a huge deal to change it for a new and "improved" version (not a ceramic one). So that was swapped. If I ever do sell then that will give confidence to the buyer and I now know it is all sorted.
So a nice chunk of work:
They seemed impressed at how well the water beaded and said it was one of the best examples they had seen and would be at "the top end of the market". That makes me chuffed.
Cost?
£1596
This brings my running total to £11,702.19 since purchase and £14,118 since May 2013. Average of £2823 per annum. This year has been rather exceptional at £6067.
So mechanically it wants for nothing and should now be sorted for many years if I keep it stock.
So guess bodywork next. Although it is very good stonechips etc get me down. If I win another client on my subscription platform I think I may celebrate with getting that done next ....