Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Maintenance & Servicing DIY Maintenance

Ok,
I know when I'm beaten!!

Regards,
G

You guys make me laugh. Only Morgan lovers could turn a question about self servicing (no jokes! ) into a question of Toyota reliability and public relations.

As a side note, and while we are well and truly off course, when Toyota launched the MR2 in North America, they were debadged in the first year of sales. They said MR2 but Toyota wasn't shown anywhere on the exterior of the car. Theories range from Toyota being unsure as to whether the car would be a success or not (and if it was a flop, not wanting a negative impact on the brand) to feeling that the Toyota badge could make people take the little sports car less seriously (a Toyota dealer told me this at the time). Whatever the case, always fascinated me that the company produced the car but didn't put their company logo on it.

As for DIY maintenance of a Morgan (once it is out of warranty period), I would agree with the people who said it shouldn't effect resale as long as you can prove receipts for all the parts purchased (including oil and all consumables). I would also ensure I documented what I did, when and at what mileage (stapling the receipts to it).

The above is pointless to me as I can manage a bucket and sponge, stretching to clay bar, polish and wax.

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G

All good points made above ~ but my favourite is the one above.

I have to say I'm a great fan of Kevin Vernon of Tudor Motors who knows his way round the marque. I'm happy he carries out the service knowing all the necessary nuts bolts to be tightened in preparation for the annual MOT. Leaving his place in Market Drayton, the +4 always goes like s**t off a shovel!

For me part of the joy of ownership is the DIY tinkering and servicing. Mines a little easier though being an '83 CVH Carb model...no electronics!!

I keep my own service book...just record the work done date and mileage, its your own equivalent of the 'dealer stamp', you could even keep the receipts for the parts changed as proof.

History like this is worth more than any dealer stamp, shows the car's been truly looked after with loving care.

I've got a folder full of stuff like this, including the original letters when the car was first ordered (5 years before it was built!! those were the days!) and the notification letter of the start of the build...all wonderful stuff...to me anyway.

Just don't spill oil and grease on the drive or 'erindoors' will go mad.

cheers

I'm new here but now I know of this little group I'll be a regular visitor for advice and to ask questions.

I used to DIY on everything - even helped with building my first motorbike out of 3 boxes of bits and a frame, and I've done head gaskets, servicing et al on my older cars.

Since buying my Morgan new though it's always gone to the dealer initially or to Chas @ Mogsport. Like others, I have no intention of selling my loved one to another and so will giving her even more loving care by DIYing from now on.