And while you’re at it, what about fitting a Bruce low-level-coolant sensor?
https://www.the-t-bar.com/forum/9-mgf-tf-pitstop/99262-unashamed-thumbs-up-for-bruce-tf135-low-water-alarm-kit?start=12#209663
Seconded and highly recommended!
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I bought my car from over 600 miles away unseen. I just had a good feel about it.
I took a train, it was delayed, I got lost on the tube crossing London and it was almost dark when I got there.
I inspected it under a garage forcourt lights in the rain.
We went back to the sellers house, he had picked me up at the station, did the deal and my first test drive was 620 miles up the motorway in torrential rain.
It never missed a beat and by the time I got home I was hooked.
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Yep!
I read your post and recognised myself!
I thought I would only be happy with a 160 given my background but this thing nips along quite nicely. It will get a remap at some point.
I read every post and file it away and I have read a Lot of How To's..and in doing so got to know and appreciate the car.
Btw..Sunstorm is by far my favourite colour!
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https://Bostik Flashband Grey 10m x 150mm (55009)
Firstly a big thanks to @Apportable for one of his brilliant idea's!
I am in no way comparing this stuff to Dynamat or any other sound deadening product but it works!
I decided I would try it on both front doors. There is limited access so it's not just a matter of cutting lengths and sticking it on.
It has to be cut in strips and fed in place piece by piece. I used a hairdryer on each piece for about 15-20 seconds which just made it stick essier.
I think the reason why it works so well is that there are two crash bars running across the door width..one top and one bottom.
They are bolted each end and Rover used a few blobs of glue between the bar and the outer door skin to stop rattle but they resonate with the door skin.
I wrapped pieces around each bar and everywhere in between. It's a bit fiddly in places as you have to feed it through the apertures and work blind but I made sure I covered as much as possible.
I couldn't wait to close the door and as M says they clunk now without that zing or rattle. That was sounding hopeful so I went for a run and noticed the difference immeadiately.
I have to drive down a forest road before I hit tarmac and it was so much better. Scuttle shake did not set the doors off.
I am a musician and on stage if the bass player plays a note in between songs the snare drum will rattle in sympathy and I believe those bars and the door skin were doing the same.
It's not that this tape has miracle sound deadening properties but it did stop that resonance and in all honesty I am blown away.
To be continued...tomorrow I will buy another roll and stick it to the engine bay cover, under the bonnet and maybe in the boot lid.
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You are right M...it is a long term project and it will take time.
I really, really enjoy driving the car..there is just something about it.
I will get the brakes and suspension done eventually but meantime every bit of me I put in to it makes me love it more.
Soppy old sod.
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I truly believe the PO did the same to mine.
The difference was noticed first drive.
Once I have done the doors I should have some left so I think I will stick it to the engine cover and lay the dead dog on top of that.
Every little bit helps!
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There were 3 bolts missing under the T Bar and replacing those did make a difference.
Yes I have the dead dog felt too...getting this car up to spec is going to be a long drawn out job.
Good job I am smitten with it.
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My roll is now out of the shed and being warmed up in the utility.
Will give it a go tomorrow.
Besides the doors any other suggestions..might as well use it up.
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