[TR] TR3 front apron

[60TR3A]

GREAT idea!!!

John


On  29 Feb, 2008, at 10:57 AM, Mike Denman wrote:

> 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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John A. Wise
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