Back when I had the World Famous Rolling Red Parts Car (WFRRPC) in the garage, any time the temp got above 45 or so during the winter, I’d take the car out for a quick run…top down, no heater but hey, it was fun, you just dress appropriately, eh?

Well, today it got up into the mid-40s in light rain soooo, I decided to get the TR8 out for a romp (the HSD BTW has a fully functioning heater; good stuff, this) prior to the onset of clear skies and plummeting temperatures. However, in 20 minutes of trying, the starter only caught twice. Otherwise, nothing: no click, no sound of a starter protesting, etc, which leads me to believe the starter wasn’t receiving power.

This problem actually surfaced during the Post-Turkey drive about six weeks ago and I figured I’d eventually have to address it eventually, looks like eventually has arrived. I’ll start with an R&R of the starter solenoid and while I’m at it, check every electrical connection I can find from bow to stern. Hopefully the car will be up and running again prior to Polar Bear on 8 February.

Ah, the joys of British car ownership!