It is that time of year again

solarman216 · 17-09-2017, 22:28

MOT for mine I mean around end of the month, so gave it a look over today, rear exhaust stuffed but knew that in stock is new one but it would not marry with my centre section (which I welded up a while ago and is still good) so no option but to replace that as well, also in stock, together with gaskets and mounts, both front wheel bearings need adjusting and off side track rod end worn, done the TRE and adjusted OS bearing, amazingly the front drop links are still good, considering the track I drive daily is pot holed I am pleased, so still to do NS wheel bearing adjust and a bit of body welding near the rearmost NS body mount and rear wiper blade, that is all I can find, Rick

solarman216 · 17-09-2017, 22:31

Oh forgot, got pair of good wings but no time to change them so the gaffer tape will have to do, Rick

jims-terrano · 17-09-2017, 23:09

Like the gaffer tape fix myself

good luck

Banshee · 18-09-2017, 09:06

Come on Rick!!!!! You've gaffer taped those wings closed for the past 3 MOT's

Get em swapped

In all seriousness though, if they pass with the tape just do it to get the ticket, you've more important things going on at the moment like getting us some more pics of your handy work posted up

solarman216 · 18-09-2017, 20:05

I do have to say they are getting really bad now, but having discovered the bit of welding needed on the rear NS, for which I will need to remove the tail pipe, it mean I will be working on it next W/E so no time for wing change at the mo, but will do it in the not too distant future, (before they fall off completely) Rick

solarman216 · 24-09-2017, 20:26

OK did the bit of plating this afternoon, had to remove the rear bumper and even then access was not easy, but sorted now just got to finish fixing the bumper in the morning, then book it in for later in the week, this is the hole after I hit it about a bit last week, sorry no pic of the finished job as not too proud of it, need to be a contortionist to weld up in there and needed several pairs of glasses in order to focus, getting far too hard now, welding on the bench no problem though, Rick

terranosaurusdoug · 24-09-2017, 20:41

It's a horrid and painful experience welding in those places

its the sort of job that can't be finished quick enough

solarman216 · 25-09-2017, 21:04

Booked in 9.15 Wed, Rick

terranosaurusdoug · 25-09-2017, 21:22

Do we need to cross our fingers or are you confident you have it sorted

solarman216 · 25-09-2017, 21:51

Do not think it will have any problems, Rick

Banshee · 26-09-2017, 07:57

Fair play Rick

I know your pain when it comes to needing glasses on a job!!! I hate when I have to wear goggles as well and then my glasses steam up

Fingers crossed for you for the MOT, I'm sure if they do pick up on anything else it will probably be very trivial and sorted within the day

solarman216 · 27-09-2017, 20:07

All sweet, just one advisory, rear number plate cracked, I knew that and chucked new one off my trailer in just in case, but not going to put it on cos I will just back it into the trailer hitch again

, Rick

terranosaurusdoug · 27-09-2017, 20:52

Impressive

Blocky10 · 28-09-2017, 12:34

Excellent. Another 12 months of gaffa tape then

Banshee · 28-09-2017, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blocky10

Excellent. Another 12 months of gaffa tape then

17-09-2017, 22:28	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	It is that time of year again MOT for mine I mean around end of the month, so gave it a look over today, rear exhaust stuffed but knew that in stock is new one but it would not marry with my centre section (which I welded up a while ago and is still good) so no option but to replace that as well, also in stock, together with gaskets and mounts, both front wheel bearings need adjusting and off side track rod end worn, done the TRE and adjusted OS bearing, amazingly the front drop links are still good, considering the track I drive daily is pot holed I am pleased, so still to do NS wheel bearing adjust and a bit of body welding near the rearmost NS body mount and rear wiper blade, that is all I can find, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

17-09-2017, 22:31	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Oh forgot, got pair of good wings but no time to change them so the gaffer tape will have to do, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

18-09-2017, 09:06	#4
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Come on Rick!!!!! You've gaffer taped those wings closed for the past 3 MOT's Get em swapped In all seriousness though, if they pass with the tape just do it to get the ticket, you've more important things going on at the moment like getting us some more pics of your handy work posted up __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

18-09-2017, 20:05	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	I do have to say they are getting really bad now, but having discovered the bit of welding needed on the rear NS, for which I will need to remove the tail pipe, it mean I will be working on it next W/E so no time for wing change at the mo, but will do it in the not too distant future, (before they fall off completely) Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

25-09-2017, 21:04	#8
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Booked in 9.15 Wed, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

17-09-2017, 23:09	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Like the gaffer tape fix myself good luck

24-09-2017, 20:41	#7
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	It's a horrid and painful experience welding in those places its the sort of job that can't be finished quick enough

25-09-2017, 21:22	#9
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Do we need to cross our fingers or are you confident you have it sorted

25-09-2017, 21:51	#10
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Do not think it will have any problems, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

26-09-2017, 07:57	#11
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Fair play Rick I know your pain when it comes to needing glasses on a job!!! I hate when I have to wear goggles as well and then my glasses steam up Fingers crossed for you for the MOT, I'm sure if they do pick up on anything else it will probably be very trivial and sorted within the day __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

27-09-2017, 20:07	#12
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	All sweet, just one advisory, rear number plate cracked, I knew that and chucked new one off my trailer in just in case, but not going to put it on cos I will just back it into the trailer hitch again , Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

27-09-2017, 20:52	#13
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Impressive

28-09-2017, 12:34	#14
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Excellent. Another 12 months of gaffa tape then

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