[TR] TR3 front apron

60TR3A 60TR3A at cox.net
Fri Feb 29 10:46:49 MST 2008


Advice:
Make sure it is OK with your spouse to store the apron on a bed in the  
house!!  Other than that it is pretty straight forward.

John

On  29 Feb, 2008, at 10:27 AM, Roger Wilson wrote:

> Well, it all started with the radiator cap. I noticed it seemed a  
> little
> loose, so I ordered a new one. I decided it was time to switch to a
> skirted thermostat, so I got one of those too. Seems too easy - right?
>
> Now with the new cap, the system is getting pressurized really well  
> and
> I have a new leaking seam in the radiator below the extended filler
> neck. The radiator is ancient and I was not completely surprised by
> this. Even though I never have any overheating problems, probably
> because of the mild weather in northern California, I decided to go  
> with
> the Wizard aluminum radiator. The hoses look a little ratty, so I have
> ordered new hoses and clamps. So, replacing a $6 cap has once again
> turned into a major project.
>
> I have never pulled the front apron on a TR3 (actual a '60 TR3A).
> Removal and installation seems pretty straightforward in the service
> manual, although it would have helped if they had included a few
> pictures or diagrams.
>
> Does anyone have any helpful tips on removing the front apron, so I
> don't screw this one up?
>
> Roger Wilson
> '60 TR3
> '69 Morris Minor Traveller
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John A. Wise
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