Thanks to all who responded. The following summarizes the advice
offered and actions being taken as a result:
MC: Found core which is on way to White Post Restorations for
rebuild... cost of core + rebuild about same as 'new' MC from TRF thus
did not have to order 'new' one... consensus was that I should not
hesitate ordering from major suppliers (especially positive on TRF).
DOT5: Responses were positive ("...I suspect with DOT5 the hydraulics
will NEVER wear out..." to negative (expensive... may concentrate
water where you don't want it... hard to bleed... ). Consensus: if
its in system (?) continue to use. Use a water-mix test to verify that
it is in fact DOT5 in the system... which I will do.
Rust Proofers: All negative! Some good suggestions which I will
follow. (keep drains open... inspect all areas for water trapped
between undercoat and valuable metal...)
Rust in fuel tank: While waiting for MC sent tank out for cleaning,
testing and sealing under advice of local TR guy to avoid a future
problem.
Hope this may help other new TR, dare I say, 'Scions'...(?)
Oh, by the way, I have said what I think are three "Hail Giovanni
Michelottis" for the 'BRG MG' reference as suggested by Andy Mace.
Murry Mercier
73 TR6/CC10027U
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