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Did I mention my BB verture?
After driving my MW3 for a few thousend miles the Bevel Box noise got so loud you couldnt hear youself speak, let alone the engine or even the exhaust. So after trying all sorts of oils and remedys I found here in the forum, even having taken it apart and renewing the bearings I decided to simply buy a new one. I did´nt P-ex my old one but kept it just in case, besides shipping from Germany to GB costs half as much as Morgan would have refunded:-/
The "new" BB I recieved did´nt really look new, sort of used, as if it had been run for a while. I called Morgen on this and they assured me all the internals were new and the box had been tested. So off I went, big smile on my face, brand spanking new and very expensive BB and what can I say? NO NOISE:-) What a pleasuse, no funny lookes from scared pedestrians and onlookers, I could actually hear the engine again. The loudest noise on the car came at speed from the Blockleys I have on the front. Up until about 300 Kilometer when a fimiliar wine from the rear set in:-) OK an oil change is reccomended at 500K´s so I did that at 300k´s tryed different oils, even imported Climbing Oil from america but to no effect. After abot 600K´s the new box was just as loud as my old one. Morgan agreed to look into the matter but at the same time made all kind of suggestions as to what I could have done wrong with the box So back it went and the old BB was reinstalled. Months passed and finally I recieved a call from Morgen stateing that they planned to install my Box in a chassis and go for a trial run. OK I thought, see what they come up with, Months passed again and a big heavy parcel arrived from Morgan, big smiles all round, that should be my new BB But what a surprise!
In Germany they say "ich bin aus allen Wolken gefallen" which translated means "I fell out of the clouds, Clouds of illusion in this case the illusion of a quiet BB.
What Morgan has sent me is a very used and dirty BB with a rusted and worn belt wheel, corroded bolts and casing.
Can you imagine how I feel? What would you do in my situation?
TBC, Spannermann, still smiling, still having something up his sleeve. Happy new year all.

This whole bevel box issue has been a disaster for Morgan and goodness knows what sort of arguments they have had with Quaife, who have a reputation to maintain.

One of the worst features of this whole issue is the way they have treated customers. Long delays followed by the supply of a very second hand replacement is not going to win friends.

I think that if I had got my hands on a crashed M3W I would have replaced all the mechanicals with Moto Guzzi. But then when you consider where I live I suppose I would have to have a certain bias

That is appalling treatment you have had from MMC. You ordered a new box so that is what you should have received. If they had offered a refurbished box against new you could have considered the option. They have to take back the junk they sent & send a brand new box with a grovelling apology. An offer to cover the cost of the reinstall would also be in order.

Many years ago a friend bought a new MG overdrive, in the new wooden box was a very dirty used item. Supplier apologised & gave him what he ordered.

Tim

Well, as we all know, talking to Morgan is like talking to a brick wall.
I remember one of my customers waited 18 Months for an ECU for his aero 8, so.....

I really like how look this 3W.
Very interesting story and very cool modification
Did you also change the interior color ?
i'm very curious to see the work on the chassis
Thank you for posting this story

I would like to see some more photos of your rebuild and modifications please, now you can post photos. The work you have done sounds very interesting and quite radical, can't wait to see what's "up your sleeve" with the bevel gearbox saga. I like the front brakes on your car, not so taken with the rear lights though.

+1 ...now we all want to know

Hi Spannerman,

thanks for sharing your interesting story. When looking at the pic of your car, have you chosen smaller rims in diameter at the front or is it just an optical effect due to the not installed mud guards?

How about someone starting a Thread just for Mods?
With a proper titled thread everybody will find them and can participate.

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Excellent idea !!!