With just under 1600km I finished the first half of my trip in the MGB. And I couldn't be happier about the decision to have taken this journey. While working out a route over the course for the last couple weeks, I went back and forth on if I should takeba fast route including motorways... Continue Reading →
And off we go
Right after writing this post my trip to Spain and the UK will start. A last minute check of gearbox and rear axle oil came to my mind yesterday evening. Both are topped up, oil and brake fluid levels are also fine. Tools, some spare and a new overall in case I need to do... Continue Reading →
Fixes and trip preparation
Shortly after I dropped off the MGB in Cologne I got a call that they cannot put the car on the rolling road. When measuring the exhaust gases, the O2 level was too high - indicator of an exhaust leak. Now, after fixing this - I am still puzzled how I could not have noticed... Continue Reading →
Not quite as planned
With a load of documents, high hopes, and a lot of sunshine I headed to a technical inspection with the MGB last week. Back in September/October last year I did a full service on Maggie just before taking her out on the last longer drive (approx. 500km) for the year. Since then, we just occasionally... Continue Reading →