Andy Apart from slowing down, are there solutions to the low sump problem, i'm thinking of some aftermarket solution T C
David >________________________________ > From: Andy Garlick <[email protected]> >To: mogtalk2 <[email protected]> >Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2012, 11:36 >Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] Roadster- Advice > >David, >I don't think there are any particular issues with the Roadster other than the >very low sump. Check this carefully on a ramp and ensure that it has not had >any large chunks taken out of it. There have been some reports of problems >with the dual mass flywheel, but I think this is more prevalent with the >competition cars. >On early Roadsters the back axle tramps very badly on power take off , but >many will have been modified with one (or two) anti-tramp bars either by the >factory , or by dealers or the excellent Peter Mulberry. >Other than that just check all the normal Morgan issues, condition, condition, >condition, good service history, and a colour combination that your friend >likes. >I cannot help on values, just look around a make sure he looks at several cars >before deciding. > > >Andy > > > >>________________________________ >> From: David Jones <[email protected]> >>To: mogtalk2 <[email protected]> >>Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2012, 10:31 >>Subject: [mogtalk2] Roadster- Advice >> >>Some advice please, and somewhat similar to a recent thread. A good pal of mine has decided to return to the world of Morgan after an absence of many years. His previous Mog was a +8 so he remembers the little foibles of Morgan ownership. >>He looked at the new roadster but does not like the pedal arrangement, he has driven my ’98 4-4 and prefers that layout. He has settled on acquiring a second-hand Roadster no older than 5-6 years. Are there any issues/problems he should look out for? >>Thanks >>TC >>David >> >> >>View posts on The Mail Archive >>http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>Modify Your Subscription >View posts on The Mail Archive >http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >Modify Your Subscription ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
