Albert Preparations

Took Albert up to  Jonathon last week before visiting Rod and Colin at Southam Mini Metro Centre.for a bit of a check up and major service prior to our trip to Ireland and Scotland in July.  This is all in preparation for our North American road trip and will give us a chance to make sure all is hunky dory before he's shipped out in December.  Albert was with Jonathon a little longer than expected due to some unexpected repairs needed in addition to the replacement of bushes, seals and nipple greasing.

A few months ago we drove through an humungous pot hole and while it seems that Dick did sort out the obvious issues caused,  Jonathon and Tom found some serious damage to the eye bolt on the 
tie bar which has been exacerbated over time so some welding required. Also the pothole caused damage to the near side damper which  means replacement dampers needed to both sides.

Anyway suspension and bodywork all sorted now so it was down to Rod and Colin at Southam Mini Metro Centre. for a service and some other bits and bobs. to make sure Albert runs smoothly and that the small seep on the gearbox is sorted by replacing the gasket. Now Albert's back from being pampered. He's had all the sneaky leakies fixed, the loosey wobbly bits are righty tighty and he's had a good service so with new boots being fitted on Saturday we're all ready to roll