Hardy
Engineering for expert gearbox rebuilds
Dave Shattock highlights a flexible fuel hose issue which fellow
members with an MGBGTV8 need to note. It's another case of the
ethanol content in petrol causing damage to fuel systems on
classic cars.
Tell me more about the concerns with ethanol for classic car
enthusiasts. See our Technical Topics More
Hardy Engineering
268 Kingston Road
Leatherhead
Surrey KT22 7QA
01372 378927
Website
Posted: 27.9.10
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Hardy
Engineering for expert gearbox rebuilds
Dave Shattock mentioned at the Goodwood Revival
2010 that he had his gearbox rebuilt by the specialists
Hardy Engineering near Leatherhead in Surrey. He
said "I must say I was very impressed with
Hardy Engineering. I delivered the car to them early
on Tuesday and would have had her back on the Friday
had not another safety issue reared its ugly head." |
What
was the issue delaying completion of the gearbox
repair?
When the engine and gearbox had been reinstalled
and the car was fired up to test things, a jet of
petrol issued from one of the under-bonnet flexible
hoses. I had replaced them all only four or five
years ago with new braided flexible hoses from Burlen,
however clearly they needed replacement again. Hardys
showed me one of the hoses with the braiding stripped
off; the whole surface was crazed and I suppose
they had worked well until disturbed by the engine
out, but of course could have let go at any time.
Burlens (who have taken over the SU Carburettors
spares activities) tell me that all their hoses
produced in about the last two years are ethanol
resistant so I would think if anyone has got older
hoses fitted they should replace them. |
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