What did you do to your Marina today?
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
Be cheaper to put a B series engine in it..

- Morris McKinnon
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
It was MOT time for PTH so I did a few checks before taking her down for test. I couldn't find anything wrong and neither could the MOT tester and now she has a fresh ticket
I cant believe it's been a year already 
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
$15 for a Z89A filter would be a bonus, as would the other more widely available parts.Kilroy wrote:Be cheaper to put a B series engine in it..
Bryan
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
A Z246 filter and Havoline 20-40 here!locost_bryan wrote:Bought 4 litres of Castrol GTX 20W50 mineral oil, at half price and ordered a Z83B filter. Nearly fell over when the lass behind the counter quoted $148, fortunately she cussed head office and got it down to a less eye watering $68. Might have to look at options for a more common filter.
Can't remember the cost of the filter....
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'64 Anglia
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
Found an easier way to move a beached whale!


'73 MG Marina Turbo Saloon - Back on the road with T16 turbo power
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
That's cheating!
Chris
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
I've got a pair of those for the front wheels, and use the trolley jack under the diff, one of the challenges of having a double garage with a single door. 
Bryan
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
$33.81 from PartzOnline or $12.58 from BroomFishKiwi Ute wrote:A Z246 filter and Havoline 20-40 here!locost_bryan wrote:Bought 4 litres of Castrol GTX 20W50 mineral oil, at half price and ordered a Z83B filter. Nearly fell over when the lass behind the counter quoted $148, fortunately she cussed head office and got it down to a less eye watering $68. Might have to look at options for a more common filter.![]()
Can't remember the cost of the filter....
Bryan
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
This weekend it was time to replace the worn out engine mounts grate success very little engine rock
Next on the to do list
New brake pads
Are these differnt on the van as I know the stud pattern is different so assume the hub is aswel
Braided brake hoses if I can find some that fit
Next on the to do list
New brake pads
Are these differnt on the van as I know the stud pattern is different so assume the hub is aswel
Braided brake hoses if I can find some that fit
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
Good work! Bet it makes a world of difference!
Stainless brake hoses are available through ANG Classics:
Front hose: GBH165 x 2
Rear hose: GBH166 x 1
Stainless brake hoses are available through ANG Classics:
Front hose: GBH165 x 2
Rear hose: GBH166 x 1
'73 MG Marina Turbo Saloon - Back on the road with T16 turbo power
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
as always ben you are the man!heard they really do make a huge difference,
do you know if the brake pads are specific to the 575 or are the car ones the same ???
roll on pay day!
do you know if the brake pads are specific to the 575 or are the car ones the same ???
roll on pay day!
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
'73 MG Marina Turbo Saloon - Back on the road with T16 turbo power
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
will the kit with the shoes fit aswel ? might do the lot while im at it
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
Rear shoes? No, not on the 575. I will work out the bits you need for that when I get home. Completely different to the cars.
'73 MG Marina Turbo Saloon - Back on the road with T16 turbo power
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
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Re: What did you do to your Marina today?
lovely cheers 