Rob It seems a common issue with the Roadsters. I know of someone who drove over a tie down strap from a wagon and had a similar crack. He had the Mulberry sump fitted but it only gives about 15-20 mm additional clearance.
Remember if you make a claim it will impact on all your other car policies.......... My fire claim added approx 25% to our 3 other policies. If you have oil still leaking, check the level and if it is not too low (your judgement) it may be cheaper in the long run (excess and additional costs for years) not to involve the insurance company. Colin Mackay -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 02 September 2012 17:37 To: mogtalk2 Subject: RE: [mogtalk2] Roadster sumps I experienced similar coming off a ferry last year. I wasn't able to come off diagonally as I n=usually do, because the crew were taking us off two at a time. I had a slight bump, but all seemed normal at the time, though , as usual, I kept an eye on the oil & temperature gauges for the first few miles to ensure I was had normal readings before resuming desired cruising speeds (70mph Officer!) But just as I got home the engine started making nasty noises! Headley (Morgan) Insurance accepted this as an accident and paid out for the damage without any question (in fact I simply advised them, arranged transport to BHM and waited for the work to be finished, when all I had to do was hand over the£200 excess on my insurance. But I now take extra care on all ferry ramps, sleeping policemen, and any rough road surface. Hope you get yours sorted soon - but if you have oil dripping from the engine, at least you have some left there - which must be a good sign! Quentin -----Original Message----- From: Rob Walker [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 02 September 2012 17:24 To: mogtalk2 Subject: [mogtalk2] Roadster sumps Hi all, Very bad day in Rotherham, our roadster has sustained severe damage to the sump caused by some sort of obstruction in the road (i think the object is designed to be used for securing gates when closed, but is around 3-4 inches high and - as i found out to my cost - very solidly constructed). Basically, I now have oil dripping from the lowest point of the engine, and I suspect it is out of action for a few days at least - and here endeth all hopes for "Morgans at Windermere" at the end of the week! I contacted the AA, and they advised me that as I had come into contact with something on the road, the damage qualifies as a Road Traffic Accident, and (as I had reached home) they refused to attend. As I was leaving an organised event, and still technically on the premises where the event took place, I have notified the organisers of what has happened. Have any other Roadster owners had similar misfortune? Does insurance cover damage of this nature? Any advice gratefully received...... Rob With a Very Poorly Roadster in Rotherham Sent from my iPad ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
