new owner in bolton having problems

Post by **winterhillkev** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:29 pm

hi i have a friend who has recently bought a 62 moggie and he is having brake problems and is not very mechanically minded , is there anyone in the bolton manchester area who could have a look for him and point him in the right direction, or fancies a foreighner , car is off road till summer and is in a garage, i could do it myself but i have 2 many of my own projekts of my own needing work, and i recomended it would be better if an minor enthusiast could sort it out for him than paying the local garage who have no experience of working on a vehicle like this, many thanks kev

Post by **PSL184** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:08 pm

I'm not local but I am happy enough to offer advice on here as I'm sure many others will be....

Post by **mike.perry** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:00 am

First advice would be to buy a Workshop Manual and have a look through it to see what is what. Your friend is going to need to learn basic servicing even if he gets help with the larger jobs.

Post by **honda90** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:45 am

Manual can be downloaded form my website for free, no £4 rip off prices via ebay for exactly the same manual on CD. If you search there are also a number of other sites which have the manual for free download. www.morris-1000.co.uk

Post by **Dean** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:46 am

I'm no mechanic, in fact I wasn't interested in maintaining cars. After starting to delv into the moggy I have... it's actually good fun. Everything is designed to do it's job in it's simpliest form.. not like modern cars.

Post by **winterhillkev** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:22 am

my friend is not confident enough to tacke the brakes he has just bought the car as he has just come into some money and allways wanted a minor, the car has had new brake pipes but now wont hold pressure on the brakes , so it needs either a new master cylinder or wheel cylinder, or maybe a new flexible brake pipe, there must be someone local who knows his way round a minor who could help him out for some cash and a few mugs of tea,

Post by **ASL642** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:38 pm

Hi Kev, We have a branch contact (Lancashire North East) based in the Burnley area who may be able to give you both advice. Contact Shirley Riley 01two82 41five699.