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Guidance sought. I need a T4 exam following intermittent starting troubles and noises off. Battery is showing 12V at rest. A rattle in the upper manifold area after difficult starting (VIS ?) has just poked it’s head up so attention is needed.

The nearest club affiliated T4 (thanks Steve for the T4 map) to me is over two hours away and the nearest non-affiliated is at Wickford, Essex. I’d much prefer to see a club member but distance prevents. So, if anyone has experience of these people I would be grateful for views - MG Rover Repair Centre, Wickford. Thanks.

Kevin at Wickford is first class. Old school mechanic. No salubrious surroundings (who cares, the quality is in the workmanship). Does it right first time with quality parts. Used him many times. He'll probably be able to diagnose without the use of T4 using experience gained over many years.

I think he may be on holiday for a week at the moment.

You could try the guys at British legends in Sarfend (they have T4 should it come to it) if you need it looked at quicker. http://www.britishlegends.co.uk/ Not used them myself, though as Kevin is closer to me.

Kevin at MG Rover Repair in Wickford has a t4 and I can't fault him. Many travel a long way to get work done by him. He's looked after all of our various MG's and Rovers over the last 5 years. Really knows his stuff.

British Legends in Southend have a T4 machine. They diagnosed the fault on my V8 ZTT 400.

Wow, thanks for the speedy replies chaps. Research now proceeding.

I have used Kevin many times and trust him implicitly with my 75 and ZT-T (CDTI and 190+). Always first time diagnosis and have had no issues with any of his work. Hope that helps.

Update. Kevin at Wickford is indeed on holiday until Monday and an appointment has been made for then.

Starter problem is just that I am sure, solenoids - are they the same as adenoids but only one of them - and the rattle is more than likely butterflies in the intake manifs but need to be sure so Kevin will sort it no doubt.

In the meantime I'll just have to grin and bear it by going to the trouble of using my MX5 every day until next week as a punishment. Woe is me if the sun don't shine.

Yes, thank you Jon. Our friend at Wickford diagnosed an intermittent fault with the starter motor and fitted a replacement he just happened to have 'in stock' inside 1/2 hour. Which I spent in the café (note the accent on the e) scoffing coffees and scones with raspberry jam and cream (cream on first - obvs). They've even got a full butcher's shop on site. Both Kevin and the adjacent café are highly recommended.

All would be well in my world but for the genetic regression of the idiot that separated my off-side p'fold from its tether last night. We heard the bang and rushed outside but the blighter had escaped. Oi vey, another job. Need a replacement now.