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New Cars with cracks in the Headlight cowls...
The attached photos were taken of the headlight cowls on a brand new 2013 +4 after the car was parked in the sun for an hour.
Both headlight cowls developed a split in the same place along the join to the body big enough to slide a credit card into. When we examined the car a few day later in the cool of the evening the crack had substantially closed. Morgan claim it is to do with heat and humidity – sounds reasonable.
There have been 3 new Morgans (+4, and Roadster) in Australia so far with the same problem.
No doubt heat is a major contributor but if this can happen on a mild autumn morning in Sydney, I hate to think what may happen when we get some real heat.
As the northern hemisphere moves into summer (hopefully soon) this may be a real watch point for all owners of new Morgan cars.
Has anyone had any experience with this?
Last edited by OZ 4/4; 20/06/13 10:11 AM.
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This might be an apprentice issue - you have to start welding aluminium somewhere! Yes....the glove box!
Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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Learner Plates Off!
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Currently enjoying the sun down on the Côte d'Azur... Hope that with summer heat the cracks won't star appearing on vMog :-/ :-/ :-/
vMog is a 2013 +4/ 4 seater, dark red with saddle brown trim, wooden dashboard and console.
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Currently enjoying the sun down on the Côte d'Azur... Hope that with summer heat the cracks won't star appearing on vMog :-/ :-/ :-/
fingers crossed...
A Morgan Identified Fastidious Owner...
2011 4/4 Bespoke, 1981 Delorean, Auburn Boat Tail
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Needs to Get Out More!
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Currently enjoying the sun down on the Côte d'Azur... Hope that with summer heat the cracks won't star appearing on vMog :-/ :-/ :-/
So where are the  of your Mog bringing a touch of class to assorted beauty spots of the côte d'Azur ?
Giles. Mogless in Paris.
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Coming soon to a folder near you... 
vMog is a 2013 +4/ 4 seater, dark red with saddle brown trim, wooden dashboard and console.
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Coming soon to a folder near you... Look forward to seeing them. Hopefully with no cracking...
A Morgan Identified Fastidious Owner...
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Coming soon to a folder near you... ?
A Morgan Identified Fastidious Owner...
2011 4/4 Bespoke, 1981 Delorean, Auburn Boat Tail
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Oh dear, just got news there may be some more of these appearing now....
A Morgan Identified Fastidious Owner...
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Oh dear, just got news there may be some more of these appearing now....  - so not totally persona non grata?
Richard
1976 4/4 4 Seater
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