19 years old and she can still pass an MOT first time with no advisories.

[rustic]

Well MOT day today, I hardly slept last night.
Why does it affect men so much?

Earlier this week I changed an upper ball joint, and a headlight side light bulb.
The cost of owning a Maverick/Terrano... £12 this year
That has been the total cost of ownership this last year, other than oil, filters and fuel.

For the odd one who doesn't know...
I don't expect that will be many...
I have had this Maverick since new for 19 years, the most expensive thing that I have spent on this vehicle, other than wear and tear items, battery, tyres, brakes, exhaust, is...


WAXOYL....

I have genuinely spent more on this, than any other part, and boy, it has paid me back over and over again. There must be 4 or 5 x 5 litre cans of the stuff that has been applied and subsequently washed off over the years.
This is the only issue, you have to apply it, or at least top it up every year, preferably before the onset of Winter.

As I have said before, I keep a jam jar of the stuff to hand, with a brush, and apply it when ever I am under the truck doing any other maintenance.

The Technician who MOT'd it, came specially to reception to see me, he has never seen a car so old, looking like new... his words.

No advisories yet again.


I am so so pleased.
Can you tell?


Rustic

[bry]

Good on yer..

[TONUP]

Well done. It's always a relief to get that pass cerificate.

Mine is due in just over a week... I fear I wont have the same success as you though.

Regards

Alan

[jonela]

I'm sure we all know it's easier to look after something from new than to try to renovate something you have let rot. But how many of us could keep this up for 19 years ! Its a testament to your dedication and love of the car that you have manged to keep it in such good nic for so long. John

[rustic]

Originally Posted by jonela

I'm sure we all know it's easier to look after something from new than to try to renovate something you have let rot. But how many of us could keep this up for 19 years ! Its a testament to your dedication and love of the car that you have manged to keep it in such good nic for so long. John

Very kind words indeed.
It has taken dedication, although when we moved into this house 17 years ago, it was essential that there was enough height to get the Mav into the garage, and you won't believe this, BUT before we put in our offer, I actually asked to see if the Mav would fit into the garage...

AND IT DIDN'T... the door wouldn't go up far enough, we were all disappointed, then I noticed that there were two positions for the door, and I lifted the door another 2" and in she went...
Our offer was immediately accepted.
What a way to buy a house...
I was buying a garage with a house attached...

So having dedication is one thing, but being able to work on it, in a warm dry integral double garage has been the main benefit. I even have a de-humidifier that dries the cars off in the winter, and a hose pipe by the door, to wash off all the salt and mud.

Many times, I have gone into the garage in my pyjamas, blowing a gale outside, just to measure something, or check something to help others on this site.
As have of course other members who have faced the elements just to help a member. I remember Rick going out at midnight, to have a root in his workshop, to find a part. And of course other members, searching the past posts to find some details to help others. We are all able to help in different ways.

It is this fellowship and dedication from all it's members, that makes this club a great site.


Best regards,

Rustic

[Banshee]

This brought a smile to my face

Well done chap!!!!! Keep up the good work

That trucks going to outlast you!!!!!

[firebobby]

Well done Rustic, always a good feeling when they hand over that ticket.

[rustic]

Originally Posted by Banshee

...
That trucks going to outlast you!!!!!

You are so right, I wish I could sort out my frozen shoulder joint as quick as swapping an upper ball joint...

Well it's a bit of arthritis too.

But Docs say its not a major problem, so better than having the complications that come with surgery.
I just change the way I do things.

I wish I was waxoyled from birth, mind you, it did no good for my hair, even though that was coated with it, many many times, it still fell out. But hey, no rust, and that's what it said on the tin.

[jonela]

Originally Posted by rustic

Very kind words indeed.
It has taken dedication, although when we moved into this house 17 years ago, it was essential that there was enough height to get the Mav into the garage, and you won't believe this, BUT before we put in our offer, I actually asked to see if the Mav would fit into the garage...

AND IT DIDN'T... the door wouldn't go up far enough, we were all disappointed, then I noticed that there were two positions for the door, and I lifted the door another 2" and in she went...
Our offer was immediately accepted.
What a way to buy a house...
I was buying a garage with a house attached...

So having dedication is one thing, but being able to work on it, in a warm dry integral double garage has been the main benefit. I even have a de-humidifier that dries the cars off in the winter, and a hose pipe by the door, to wash off all the salt and mud.

Many times, I have gone into the garage in my pyjamas, blowing a gale outside, just to measure something, or check something to help others on this site.
As have of course other members who have faced the elements just to help a member. I remember Rick going out at midnight, to have a root in his workshop, to find a part. And of course other members, searching the past posts to find some details to help others. We are all able to help in different ways.

It is this fellowship and dedication from all it's members, that makes this club a great site.


Best regards,

Rustic

I totally agree, this sight is different in so many ways to others ,Not in the least that there are many members on here that have no or very limited technical Knowledge, like Me , but are still able to participate in the forum and build there knowledge thanks to other like Rick and yourself. I learn something new every day, john

[Terranical]

The Spanish MOT (called an ITV) is due next saturday on my 20 year old Terrano and I am not optimistic! My daughter uses it as her everyday transport when I am not in Spain and her and her husband have a pretty shocking record when it comes to car maintenance - until something snaps or falls off there is nothing wrong with it! I asked said son-in-law 3 weeks ago to have a quick look round it (lights, bushes, washers, horn etc) to see if there is anything obvious - I'm still waiting! It does annoy me that they have totally free use of a completely funded car (insurance, ITV, road tax etc) but they won't even do basic things like checking vital fluids and tyres - sorry, rant over.It will be interesting to see what I find needs doing when I go over next Wed with only 2 days to sort it all out.

[rustic]

Originally Posted by Terranical

The Spanish MOT (called an ITV) is due next saturday on my 20 year old Terrano and I am not optimistic! My daughter uses it as her everyday transport when I am not in Spain and her and her husband have a pretty shocking record when it comes to car maintenance - until something snaps or falls off there is nothing wrong with it! I asked said son-in-law 3 weeks ago to have a quick look round it (lights, bushes, washers, horn etc) to see if there is anything obvious - I'm still waiting! It does annoy me that they have totally free use of a completely funded car (insurance, ITV, road tax etc) but they won't even do basic things like checking vital fluids and tyres - sorry, rant over.It will be interesting to see what I find needs doing when I go over next Wed with only 2 days to sort it all out.

Good luck with that, I found my worn ball joint by rocking the car side to side with the handbrake off, (if safe to do so) and any clunks investigated.
At first I thought ARB drop link, but they were solid, so could you get them to at least rock the car.

Are the parts easy to get ? I know they were actually built in Spain?
But here in the UK most parts are after market, with very different quality issues.

Rustic

[Terranical]

Parts are fairly easy to get from local motor factors (there are still loads of T2s and Mavericks in Spain, they don't rust like in the UK) but they are expensive - I bought my last pair of front arb drop links from a Spanish supplier, cost me 36€ for the pair, however, they fitted correctly and have lasted well which is more than can be said for some that are available on eBay.
Good tip about the ball joints, however, I suspect it's something I will be doing myself!

[spinna]

Well done Rustic. How long did you say u've had your Terrano?.
As your probably aware my Patrol is undergoing some restoration work at the moment but when done and she goes for mot it would be just my luck that I have missed something

[terrano bob]

well done my mate

[melissachels]

Good stuff, just shows the difference when the car has the advantage of a caring owner & get looked after properly