When this news first broke, I contacted a former colleague (who is the M.D. of a significant UK manufacturer of O-rings) for a view. On June 13 he replied:
"Thank you for thinking of us in relation to the unfortunate quality/reliability issues at Morgan, I hope it can be resolved as quickly and safely as possible. Whilst XXXXX is a supplier of high-integrity elastomeric O-Rings and seals, we also operate our business in clearly defined niches of the market. Automotive braking is one of the areas that we specifically do not supply. Perhaps given the fallout that may ensue from Morgan’s issue, you will understand why we as an SME have taken this approach. Supplying braking seals requires specific dedication of production areas, where no other type of product is manufactured or handled, and is generally supplied by large global seal companies who have the resources to deal with such an event. The real cause of this issue may turn out to be machine finishes and dimensional tolerances of the metal parts in the system, as well as of course the correct material specification for the seals. The investigation will identify the root cause".
Prescient I reckon.
Peter 2009 3-litre Roadster "Ivor", royal ivory / green
