[TR] TR3 front apron

[Mike Denman]

Get some of the 2 inch wide blue painters removable masking tape and  
tape the areas on both sides of the chrome molding. This will keep the  
tabs from scratching the paint during removal and installation. The  
Blue masking tape protects the paint and is easy to remove... don't  
use regular masking tape since it can be very difficult to remove if  
left on the paint for very long.

Mike Denman
On Feb 29, 2008, at 9:46 AM, MMoore8425 at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 2/29/2008 9:28:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> Roger at rw-architect.com writes:
>
> 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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