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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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Hi all.happy new year. Went for a spin in mog yesterday, around 70 miles with swmbo and with hood down. The temp gauge was reading circa 70 to 80c. I am wondering if this is a tad low. We had the heater on full bore so this may have reduced the engine running temp. Can't find info in handbook re engine temp for a 4/4.it is a new model this year. Any thoughts talk morganers The Plus 8 sits at 103 degrees Centigrade, the book says 105. I have 2 temperature displays, one is a traditional dial and the other is a digital numeric output that is part of the BMW multi functional display within the speedometer. I have no oil pressure gauge at all, just a warning light. Very strangely both the fuel gauge and temperature gauge are accurate, don't change with the angle or speed of the car, or the heater setting.
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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Scruffy Oik Member of the Inner Circle
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As a newbie I am still surprised that the traditional Morgan owner accepts all the shortcommings and failures on their rather expensive toys.
Have to learn a lot to remain happy with my Mog Your comment is well made and our willingness to put up with the shortcomings and eccentricities of our Morgans makes no logical sense. The only explanation i can find is that our relationships with our Mogs are more like our relationships with a boat, or a woman. We put up, no we cherish them, because they make us happy. Enough said, it isn't as Mr Spock said, Logical. Absolutely. Owning a Morgan is nothing to do with logic and reason, and everything to do with emotion and enjoyment. It's perfectly possible to buy a car which is 100% reliable in every meaningful way, does everything that can be reasonably expected of a car, and costs far less than any Morgan. The logical choice is to buy one of these. But these are just consumer goods, they are sterile and boring and you can't fall in love with them. You can't truly enjoy life's pleasures in a car that 'just works'.
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
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Joined: Aug 2013
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Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
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Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Aug 2013
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As a newbie I am still surprised that the traditional Morgan owner accepts all the shortcommings and failures on their rather expensive toys.
Have to learn a lot to remain happy with my Mog Your comment is well made and our willingness to put up with the shortcomings and eccentricities of our Morgans makes no logical sense. The only explanation i can find is that our relationships with our Mogs are more like our relationships with a boat, or a woman. We put up, no we cherish them, because they make us happy. Enough said, it isn't as Mr Spock said, Logical. Absolutely. Owning a Morgan is nothing to do with logic and reason, and everything to do with emotion and enjoyment. It's perfectly possible to buy a car which is 100% reliable in every meaningful way, does everything that can be reasonably expected of a car, and costs far less than any Morgan. The logical choice is to buy one of these. But these are just consumer goods, they are sterile and boring and you can't fall in love with them. You can't truly enjoy life's pleasures in a car that 'just works'. I've got one. It is a BMW 320i Touring MSport XDrive. An example of the "Ultimate Driving Machine?" Don't make me laugh!
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
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