Mates MOT failure - Page 2

solarman216 · 22-02-2021, 20:15

Got the NS done today, as yesterday a bit of a delay, yesterday was air compressor playing about, today ran out of 0.8 wire, had a roll 25kg roll of 0.6 but no 0.6 tips so had to get some 0.8 wire.

This is the NS angle tacked, note the absence of the bump stop shoe, it got in the way of G cramp on the OS

solarman216 · 22-02-2021, 20:16

Inside plates made and tacked

solarman216 · 22-02-2021, 20:18

All welded up and a coat of paint applied

solarman216 · 22-02-2021, 20:23

And the outside, tomorrow reassemble the axle and exhaust, then got a hole in the OS inner wing that he has put on the ticket but it is not a fail point but I really do not want to argue with him, he says because near the brake servo, but that is on the bulkhead, also got the inner cill bits to do, Rick

Flying Torquewrench · 22-02-2021, 20:51

What thickness of metal are you using? Looks about 3 or 4mm?

solarman216 · 22-02-2021, 21:21

3 mm for the flat, 6 mm for the angle, Rick

terranosaurusdoug · 24-02-2021, 23:13

I hate welding upside down, I hate it with a passion

solarman216 · 24-02-2021, 23:30

I do not mind vertical or upside welding if I am comfortable and can see the weld pool properly, but inside the chassis with all the obstructions it is near on impossible many times the only view point is from behind the torch so it is guess welding, if it sounds good then it may be OK but often it is a good weld but not in the right place, so yes I hate welding motors, Rick

terranosaurusdoug · 25-02-2021, 00:47

Yep, can't see past the nozzle and ends up in the wrong place, I've done some of my best welds in the wrong places

solarman216 · 01-03-2021, 23:16

Re presented today and all is good for another year, Rick

panelbeater · 02-03-2021, 20:44

well done,mine is due befor 11th.

elty001 · 02-03-2021, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

Re presented today and all is good for another year, Rick

Result

Mines in next Monday.

solarman216 · 23-03-2021, 00:18

Just been looking back on old pics and this motor was the very same that we visited Jonela in France in 2014 and in all that time it had very little go wrong, bearing in mind I purchased the truck a while earlier for no more than £250 as an MOT fail motor, I did all the repairs needed at the time plus loads underseal etc so yes they can be kept going, Rick

solarman216 · 18-03-2023, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

Just been looking back on old pics and this motor was the very same that we visited Jonela in France in 2014 and in all that time it had very little go wrong, bearing in mind I purchased the truck a while earlier for no more than £250 as an MOT fail motor, I did all the repairs needed at the time plus loads underseal etc so yes they can be kept going, Rick

Yep went for MOT yesterday and full pass no advisories, Rick

jims-terrano · 18-03-2023, 00:42

That’s great news Rick.

Sadly my old green project truck will be going to the breakers in a few weeks. It failed January last year and my son has made half arsed attempts at working on it. So unfortunately come the Easter holidays I shall be putting the wheels back on and dropping it back down to the floor and the. Refitting the interior and try putting it up for sale before getting a breakers yard to collect it.a pity really but I need to draw a line under it.

22-02-2021, 21:21	#21
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	3 mm for the flat, 6 mm for the angle, 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.

24-02-2021, 23:30	#23
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	I do not mind vertical or upside welding if I am comfortable and can see the weld pool properly, but inside the chassis with all the obstructions it is near on impossible many times the only view point is from behind the torch so it is guess welding, if it sounds good then it may be OK but often it is a good weld but not in the right place, so yes I hate welding motors, 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.

01-03-2021, 23:16	#25
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Re presented today and all is good for another year, 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.

23-03-2021, 00:18	#28
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Just been looking back on old pics and this motor was the very same that we visited Jonela in France in 2014 and in all that time it had very little go wrong, bearing in mind I purchased the truck a while earlier for no more than £250 as an MOT fail motor, I did all the repairs needed at the time plus loads underseal etc so yes they can be kept going, 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.

22-02-2021, 20:51	#20
Flying Torquewrench Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Worcestershire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8TD Posts: 1,152	What thickness of metal are you using? Looks about 3 or 4mm?

24-02-2021, 23:13	#22
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	I hate welding upside down, I hate it with a passion

25-02-2021, 00:47	#24
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Yep, can't see past the nozzle and ends up in the wrong place, I've done some of my best welds in the wrong places

02-03-2021, 20:44	#26
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	well done,mine is due befor 11th.

18-03-2023, 00:42	#30
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	That’s great news Rick. Sadly my old green project truck will be going to the breakers in a few weeks. It failed January last year and my son has made half arsed attempts at working on it. So unfortunately come the Easter holidays I shall be putting the wheels back on and dropping it back down to the floor and the. Refitting the interior and try putting it up for sale before getting a breakers yard to collect it.a pity really but I need to draw a line under it.