William and co,
I have an 82 Imp which over the last 6 years has never failed
to start
and has never broken down, as Rolland says good ones are just
that
and bad ones usually get sold on quickly.
I have taken long trips (for the UK) in my 82 without any
problems besides
a blocked high pressure spray bar last summer which was
probably
caused by my meddling with the HSA etc. The longest trip was
for a two weeks
in the western Loire region of France with a car and trunk
full of camping gear
(so no room for a spare EFI system or Dick B ;o) without
a hitch.
During your resto check everything relating to the EFI system
following the info
on the IOC website but the most important part would be
If it starts, idles and drives ok
the following will apply "if it aint broke don't fix
it".
Ps. if you are retrimming the headlining and need any advice
there are at least four
of us who have been down that road so we can help you out
there if you get stuck.
Neil 82 Imp
Middlesex, England
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