About Bertie

Bertie is a 1996 Fairway Taxi who was in service in London for 15 years. He moved to Essex for 3 years, and then sat for a couple of months before we found him and brought him to Lincolnshire. This is his continuing story.

Saturday 3 January 2015

Fairway health check

Stuart serviced, and got Bertie through his MOT before we bought him. Even so, I thought it best to give him the once over. Dave and Colin, our local mechanics in the next village, have looked after our broad variety of cars over the years. A few years ago, Colin even filed down a washer to the right size to repair a shock absorber mount in an emergency on the day we set off for Cornwall…...You get the picture! Dave didn't seem too enamoured with London Taxis when we talked. Colin seemed more enthusiastic, so I guess it's going to be Colin's job. He's most positive mechanic I've ever met. His catchphrase is 'Not to worry, I'm sure we'll sort it out.' I've just sourced a workshop manual for the Fairway, so I'm hoping he will add it to his post-Christmas reading list.
Bertie's horn sounds like a teenagers voice breaking - a loose contact. Gearbox doesn't change up from first until we've travelled quarter of a mile (due to v. cold weather - common with the Jatco auto box apparently). I'm going to get the fluid and filter changed in the auto box - might just help a little.
Steering fluid is something to look out for - might need to reseal, as we do have the renowned steering screech as we turn left and right. Nothing serious, but just need to watch the levels.

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