Topic: Bummer it failed! (Read 2893 times)

beast5680 · « **on:** February 18, 2006, 15:32:42 »

well took the V8 for its MOT today and .... it failed

rear body mount corroded, front to rear brake line corroded, which i patially expected and flippin steering box is shot

more expense which i can ill afford,needless to say i,m not a happy bunny today :(

Jake · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2006, 17:22:25 »

Nightmare

beast5680 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2006, 17:57:29 »

tell me about it oh well looks like it will be SORN,ed for a while unless i win the lottery :(

Bulli · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2006, 09:58:56 »

hard luck mate. shouldnt be too expensive to sort but you can always do without the hassle.

hobbit · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2006, 10:55:04 »

Brake pipe no probs, steering box try giving it a clean and add some additive to the system, its like treacle it may reduce the seepage, and the rear body mount, took half a day including stripping the bumper and putting it back together, just jacked the body level on that corner and re plated round the mounting, I presume its the one below the door hinge on the back corner

wizard · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2006, 13:48:03 »

bad luck Beast.

Mine failed last week with a list a mile long, 90 % of it is rust.
I have cut out most of the rot and have spent the morning welding in bits of plate.

Goth Thing also failed on high emmissons ( as usual).rear fog light u/s and off side main beam u/s.
so once the welding is finished she should pass.....

I also SORN'ed mine until the work is done.

wizard :twisted:

Dave · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2006, 15:56:30 »

Bit worried about my rear body mounts. Think i will have to put a new cross member on before mot. :(

beast5680 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2006, 16:20:35 »

The leaking i could get away with but the steering box is very rough and crunchy sounding when its turned lock to lock which MOT man said he couldnt let go
Brake pipe i can do thats not a prob and the body mount is one just in front of the rear wheel arch on the drivers side also not a prob
steering box is the biggest prob as its cash i aint got at the minute, luckily i dont use this one every day so its not a problem if its not on the road apart from i dont get to play

I tried the additive and changing the oil etc which stopped it for a while but its leaking again, my 300tdi one is leaking as well so i will need to get that done for the MOT :roll:

Jake · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2006, 16:24:07 »

Sodbury sortout is coming up soon Neal
Are you going?
If not, let me know and i'll see what parts i can find for you.
:D

Rangie3.0LtrDan · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2006, 16:58:30 »

I am worrying about my mot now, my chassis seems ok, but my drivers side inner wing at the front has a couple of holes in, so am hoping they dont notice that bit....... luckily though while i have the engine out i am going to do an oil change and filter change :D

Bulli · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2006, 17:02:29 »

90 just get some 1mm aluminium sheet , cut to shape and rivet in place. My inner wings are plated and sailed through.

Rangie3.0LtrDan · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2006, 17:09:54 »

HHmmmm might look at that, cheers bulli :D if i am going to do it its best for me to do it when the engine finally comes out! lol

wizard · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2006, 18:35:26 »

part of my "rust failings" are the sills under each door.
can you buy ready made sills ? i've seen rear inner arches etc.

wizard :twisted:

hobbit · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2006, 21:05:41 »

RRc boxes can fit, more than you think knocking around

beast5680 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2006, 08:21:08 »

Quote from: "hobbit"

RRc boxes can fit, more than you think knocking around

do they really? now there,s a thought whats with the 3 bolt/4 bolt stuff then?

Bulli · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2006, 08:57:41 »

wizard you can , Derrick from Lrs has a set sat in his garage which he never needed.Send him an email im sure he would like to shift them.

hobbit · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2006, 22:05:10 »

I thought you had to change like for like with the 3/4 bolt ones, but my mate fitted a 3 bolt in place of a 4 bolt and had no probs, this is between a rrc and disco 1 though

beast5680 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2006, 22:16:15 »

Quote from: "hobbit"

I thought you had to change like for like with the 3/4 bolt ones, but my mate fitted a 3 bolt in place of a 4 bolt and had no probs, this is between a rrc and disco 1 though

i,ll have to look into that :? might be able to find a steering box cheap off a rangie :D

wizard · « **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2006, 06:37:16 »

Cheers for the help Bulli.
I had a look on the LRS website and see they do inner and outer sills.
I may as well do the lot while i am chopping out the rust.

Regards
wizard :twisted:

Budgie · « **Reply #19 on:** February 21, 2006, 07:38:48 »

For those looking for rear body mounts & sills, have a look here for a contact I got body mounts from. He sells on ebay but will take direct contact.
Body mounts are Ã‚Â£25 each and are wel made, saves paying out over Ã‚Â£100 for a complete new rear crossmember when it's only the mounts that have gone!! :D

wizard · « **Reply #20 on:** February 25, 2006, 16:38:34 »

Quote from: "Bulli"

wizard you can , Derrick from Lrs has a set sat in his garage which he never needed.Send him an email im sure he would like to shift them.

Have you got an e mail address or phone no for "Derick" i have sent LRs two e mails and am still waiting for a reply.
Dingocroft have both inner and outer sills for Ã‚Â£80 a side, so i might get them during the week.
cheers
wizard :twisted:

Xtremeteam · « **Reply #21 on:** February 25, 2006, 16:46:59 »

Quote from: "wizard"

part of my "rust failings" are the sills under each door.
can you buy ready made sills ? i've seen rear inner arches etc.

wizard :twisted:

can buy them from britpark i think

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