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mcpheatauto
May 15, 20241 min read
Ford Capri now sold
The Ford Capri I was offering up for sale for a friend has been sold and headed off to the North East on Friday. I'm guessing it made the...
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mcpheatauto
May 9, 20241 min read
Abarth 124 Spider in the workshop
I've not seen one of these up close so it was rather nice to work on one. Clearly a Mazda MX5 in drag, no bad thing, and quite nicely...
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mcpheatauto
May 2, 20241 min read
Ford Escort RS Turbo in the workshop
This rather nice RS Turbo was dropped off today to have a few issues ironed out. Two are major, in that the cold and warm start are not...
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mcpheatauto
May 1, 20241 min read
Mustang windscreen palaver over
This Mustang came in a while ago, longer than I'd care to remember, for a few 'small' jobs. one of which was to replace the windcsreen...
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mcpheatauto
Apr 25, 20241 min read
Jaguar Mk2 engine out
Well, that wasn't so bad. In order to replace the clutch the engine and gearbox come out as a unit, it's quite a lump when you see it out...
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mcpheatauto
Apr 25, 20241 min read
1967 Mustang in the workshop
It's nice to see this car again, I did a few jobs on it last year and it is still looking delightful. It's in for a few small jobs,...
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mcpheatauto
Apr 15, 20241 min read
Jaguar Mk2 in the workshop
This rather nice looking and very original Jaguar Mk2 was dropped off today, it needs a new clutch. Having just done much the same job on...
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mcpheatauto
Apr 12, 20241 min read
Rolls-Royce Wraith clutch all done
I don't usually post follow ups when work is complete but I am so pleased with how well this job has gone I can't help myself. I was...
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mcpheatauto
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Silver Wraith clutch
In typical Rolls-Royce fashion the clutch on the Silver Wraith, whilst it would just about move the car and got the owner home the last...
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mcpheatauto
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Chris' Mod School
Having waited an age for Sally's kids to get into cars it seems it's all happening at once. The eldest wanted his second car to have a...
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mcpheatauto
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith in the workshop
This Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith was dropped off today, it needs a new clutch, getting at it will reveal anything else that might be...
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mcpheatauto
Mar 27, 20241 min read
Panhard Dyna X engine work
The owner of the Panhard Dyna X86 that I've had up for sale called me with some good news the other day, he has found that he is missing...
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mcpheatauto
Mar 20, 20241 min read
Porsche 944 in the workshop
This rather nice Porsche 944 S2 was dropped off today, it hadn't been started for a while and now wouldn't. A couple of checks pointed...
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mcpheatauto
Mar 18, 20241 min read
Fiat Panda now sold
I had a feeling it wouldn't take long, the Panda I've been talking about has found a new owner already. It's staying local, which is...
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mcpheatauto
Mar 15, 20242 min read
Reliant engined trike in the workshop
Following on from my recent introduction into the workings of a Reliant Rialto this trike was dropped off today for some work. It's got...
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mcpheatauto
Mar 14, 20241 min read
Chevy Bel Air in the workshop
The Bel Air I did some work on last year has come back in for a couple of jobs before the season kicks off. A rumble has developed in...
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mcpheatauto
Mar 8, 20241 min read
Fiat Panda added to the Inventory
Just for fun and as a favour for a friend I've made up a page for the Fiat Panda I mentioned a week or so ago. I really like it, it won't...
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mcpheatauto
Mar 5, 20241 min read
MG Midget axle leak
The MkIV Midget I look after came into the workshop a couple of weeks ago for a service and check over, whilst it was in I noticed a leak...
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mcpheatauto
Feb 29, 20241 min read
MG F update
This is something I've not seen before. The MG F cylinder head came off easily enough but it revealed some unforeseen issues. It has...
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mcpheatauto
Feb 28, 20241 min read
Humber 14/40 added to the Inventory
I've been able to put together a page for the Humber I mentioned earlier, click here to see more photos and information on this rather...
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