Thanks Quentin & Richard, Much food for thought. Definitely consider a Mulfab sump.
Rob Sent from my iPad On 2 Sep 2012, at 18:01, Richard Smith <richard...@me.com> wrote: > Brian Lee lost all his oil last year going to watch a CT. He replaced it with > a Peter mulberry cut down version, but these are exchange units, so don't bin > yours. > > Richard S > "It's only nagging if you listen" > > www.british-red-sportscar.co.uk > www.mogpix.com > > On 2 Sep 2012, at 17:36, tra...@hopmog.co.uk wrote: > >> I experienced similar coming off a ferry last year. I wasn't able to come >> off diagonally as I n=usually do, because the crew were taking us off two at >> a time. I had a slight bump, but all seemed normal at the time, though , as >> usual, I kept an eye on the oil & temperature gauges for the first few miles >> to ensure I was had normal readings before resuming desired cruising speeds >> (70mph Officer!) But just as I got home the engine started making nasty >> noises! >> >> Headley (Morgan) Insurance accepted this as an accident and paid out for the >> damage without any question (in fact I simply advised them, arranged >> transport to BHM and waited for the work to be finished, when all I had to >> do was hand over the£200 excess on my insurance. >> >> But I now take extra care on all ferry ramps, sleeping policemen, and any >> rough road surface. >> >> Hope you get yours sorted soon - but if you have oil dripping from the >> engine, at least you have some left there - which must be a good sign! >> >> Quentin >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Rob Walker [mailto:rob.a.wal...@btinternet.com] >> Sent: 02 September 2012 17:24 >> To: mogtalk2 >> Subject: [mogtalk2] Roadster sumps >> >> Hi all, >> >> Very bad day in Rotherham, our roadster has sustained severe damage to the >> sump caused by some sort of obstruction in the road (i think the object is >> designed to be used for securing gates when closed, but is around 3-4 inches >> high and - as i found out to my cost - very solidly constructed). Basically, >> I now have oil dripping from the lowest point of the engine, and I suspect >> it is out of action for a few days at least - and here endeth all hopes for >> "Morgans at Windermere" at the end of the week! >> >> I contacted the AA, and they advised me that as I had come into contact with >> something on the road, the damage qualifies as a Road Traffic Accident, and >> (as I had reached home) they refused to attend. >> >> As I was leaving an organised event, and still technically on the premises >> where the event took place, I have notified the organisers of what has >> happened. >> >> Have any other Roadster owners had similar misfortune? Does insurance cover >> damage of this nature? >> >> Any advice gratefully received...... >> >> Rob >> With a Very Poorly Roadster in Rotherham >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> ------------------------------------------- >> View posts on The Mail Archive >> http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/ >> [http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/] >> >> Modify Your Subscription: >> https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; >> Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------- >> View posts on The Mail Archive >> http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/ >> [http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/] >> >> Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; >> Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com > > > ------------------------------------------- > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/ > [http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/] > > Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; > Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
