2 spots of welding aye???

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CBA
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2 spots of welding aye???

Post by CBA » 23 Feb 2013 02:03 pm

Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Offside Front no pattern Headlamp aim beam image obviously
incorrect (1.8.A.2)
Nearside Rear no pattern Headlamp aim beam image obviously
incorrect (1.8.A.2)
Offside Front and rear outer sill Seat belt anchorage prescribed
area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear split Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is
excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear to flexi Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
**DANGEROUS**
Nearside Front to rear in clips Brake pipe excessively corroded
(3.6.B.2c) **DANGEROUS**
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
**DANGEROUS**
Nearside Rear and offside rear do not rise and fall at the same rate
Rear brake application uneven (3.7.A.5c)
Offside Rear fallen out Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated
rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
**DANGEROUS**
Advisory Notice issued
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a
10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules
(3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not
resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not
resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front upper mount splitting from bonding Macpherson
strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front upper mount splitting from bonding Macpherson
strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Osr light cluster brocken
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)


Yeah, bit of welding....

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Re: 2 spots of welding aye???

Post by macplaxton » 23 Feb 2013 08:35 pm

Oh dear. Bit of a list there. :(

Chin up, nothing insurmountable.
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Re: 2 spots of welding aye???

Post by Chris_C » 23 Feb 2013 10:25 pm

Tbf, that isn't that bad (whilst it may look it from the outside, a lot of that is stuff I'd change as a matter of course when I get a car. The only two bits that could lead to a bigger job, are the two bits of welding to my mind.

Brakes, I'd replace all flexi's anyway, and inspect hard pipes when I get a car. New hard pipes arn't expensive, neither are flexi's. The rear brake imbalance is likely to be the 340 mech rusted together, it's a horrible system compared to the 360's. For an extra £20, I'd throw new shoes and cylinders in from a reputable manufacturer then you won't have to look at them again for another 3 years (unless you are a hooligan.... when 6months is needed)

Headlamps, they are super common still everywhere if you have to replace. I doubt that's the case though, so have it up against a wall in the dark and have a nose.

Rear torque arm I believe you said you'd done?

Thats all the fails. Do the advisories as soon as you have ticket on it.
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Re: 2 spots of welding aye???

Post by CBA » 24 Feb 2013 01:38 pm

It's all done except advisories, been hard work. Lights needed strip+clean, reaction rod is fine for mot*, fitted brake pipe+hose..... yada yada. it should have mot tomorrow


The shock top mount rubber bushes... what part is needed? can they be rebonded?

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Re: 2 spots of welding aye???

Post by bogbasic » 25 Feb 2013 07:05 pm

My favorite subject...
The shock top mount rubber bushes... what part is needed? can they be rebonded?
... a coat of Sikaflex (from your nearest boat shop) will sort them. Smooth it off with a brush of white spirit before it sets to make them look awesome.
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Re: 2 spots of welding aye???

Post by CBA » 27 Feb 2013 06:54 pm

Sweet! sm4.
Much thanks, Think I know a shop for it too.

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