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craig_midz:
ive been messin with cars since i was 13-14 an now im 25 so decided to go to college an get a piece of paper to say i could do the job an the first 6 months of course we didnt touch a spanner we where shown how to use different software an as u say it tells u then u change the part so in my eyes u not a mechanic u are a fitter i asked instructor what do u do with an older car ie no diagnostic plug an all he said is either struggle or dont take job on :( but lucky i been workin on old cars an prefer workin on the older cars then the new ones

Bulli:
whats wrong with it? as the timing is on an internal chain if its slipped your motor will be pretty much dead.....so what are the symptoms?

and yes most modern mechanics are fitters rather than able to solve problems....not a good state of affairs imho

andyb:
If you mean the RR on SUs is lacking power and seems to be missing then I would suggest the ignition amp. It is most often the problem on this motors.....espcially if old.

Also like to take the oppotunity to say......"I am a proper mechanic" :) ....have work on Series as well as later coilers. I agree with the above comments. Too many fitters and not enough repairers. But you do have to be able to do both normal spannering and be able to work diagnostics kit now-a-days.

freelanderpx54:
Why not try a rolling road tune up? There is a guy in Bury who used to race MGB and MGC's who has a pretty good set up. I would imagine that you will have something similar near you.

whits:
hello mate I'm a mechanic / mot tester at a old fashioned garage we do have diagnostic equipment but we also have timing lights etc for the older stuff. i Have had a 3.5 rrc on carbs and know they can be awkward.
i work at hill top garage, burley in wharfedale, ls29 7hx, 01943 863202. open 8am to 6pm Mon to Fri,  just outside leeds on the way to ilkley or pm if you need my no,
cheers mark

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