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solarman216 · 27-01-2014, 21:42

Well surprise surprise, the old girl went through, all I did was jet wash it off, cos where I live it was proper grott underneath, and adjusted the rear brakes, only advisories fuel pipes corroded, (whose aren't) and front bumper insecure, nice man stuck some gaffer tape on it for me, it was a bit wobbly cos I managed to ram a bit of farm machinery a while ago that has been there for years, but I swear it moved, Rick

Banshee · 27-01-2014, 21:43

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Originally Posted by solarman216

only advisories fuel pipes corroded, (whose aren't)

Mine are immaculate

Waxoyled 1 year from new

solarman216 · 27-01-2014, 21:53

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Mine are immaculate

Waxoyled 1 year from new

had my old girl a few years now (not sure how many,about 5 I think) but pipes were corroded when I bought it, have plastic ready to run through if I need though, Rick

Banshee · 27-01-2014, 22:07

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had my old girl a few years now (not sure how many,about 5 I think) but pipes were corroded when I bought it, have plastic ready to run through if I need though, Rick

Good man

rustic · 27-01-2014, 22:07

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Mine are immaculate

Waxoyled 1 year from new

Mine too, but waxoyled from day 2 lol

Congratulations Rick, another 12 month ticket.

best regards,

Rustic

Lazy-Ferret · 27-01-2014, 22:16

Well done...

exosteve · 27-01-2014, 22:17

mine waxoyld from 12 years old

Sweety · 27-01-2014, 22:36

Nice one Rick

Mine would have failed for the last 6 months as the ARB links are shot & keep forgetting to get some new ones

solarman216 · 27-01-2014, 22:45

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Nice one Rick

Mine would have failed for the last 6 months as the ARB links are shot & keep forgetting to get some new ones

I fitted the orange poly ones last year and the same ones are still on it and it passed, and I live down a 400 mtr rough track so they take a hammering, I say no more, Rick

Sweety · 27-01-2014, 22:54

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I fitted the orange poly ones last year and the same ones are still on it and it passed, and I live down a 400 mtr rough track so they take a hammering, I say no more, Rick

Yeah I had them on my last T2 & liked them & after 3 years were still like new but it's the links that are shot as there is play in the ball joint bit & they are starting to make a crunch sound. Easy to do but had other things to do around the house etc & keep putting it off & forgetting

solarman216 · 27-01-2014, 23:02

yes if the balls have gone, I have had different makes some lasted well some poor, trouble is I did not make notes as to the ones I bought, but they are cheap enough, Rick

terrano bob · 27-01-2014, 23:05

rustic · 27-01-2014, 23:27

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yes if the balls have gone, I have had different makes some lasted well some poor, trouble is I did not make notes as to the ones I bought, but they are cheap enough, Rick

Half an hour to change, but you might need thick washers either side as the hole in the lower wish bone tends to elongate, and the rubbers can pull through

You don't need to jack the car up, or remove the ARB, but can help if they are difficult to remove.

solarman216 · 27-01-2014, 23:51

Rustic, think you are well into the scotch, Rick

Sweety · 27-01-2014, 23:54

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Half an hour to change, but you might need thick washers either side as the hole in the lower wish bone tends to elongate, and the rubbers can pull through

You don't need to jack the car up, or remove the ARB, but can help if they are difficult to remove.

Washers will be getting fitted anyway rustic as I know the wish bones can elongate (had on my last one) so might as well fit them now to poss help slow it down but the ARB might have to come off to grind these links off

I think these ones are cheap & nasty jobs

27-01-2014, 21:42	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	MOT Today Well surprise surprise, the old girl went through, all I did was jet wash it off, cos where I live it was proper grott underneath, and adjusted the rear brakes, only advisories fuel pipes corroded, (whose aren't) and front bumper insecure, nice man stuck some gaffer tape on it for me, it was a bit wobbly cos I managed to ram a bit of farm machinery a while ago that has been there for years, but I swear it moved, 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.

27-01-2014, 23:02	#11
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	yes if the balls have gone, I have had different makes some lasted well some poor, trouble is I did not make notes as to the ones I bought, but they are cheap enough, 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.

27-01-2014, 23:51	#14
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	Rustic, think you are well into the scotch, 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.

27-01-2014, 22:16	#6
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Well done...

27-01-2014, 22:17	#7
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	mine waxoyld from 12 years old

27-01-2014, 22:36	#8
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Nice one Rick Mine would have failed for the last 6 months as the ARB links are shot & keep forgetting to get some new ones

27-01-2014, 23:05	#12
terrano bob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north west Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7tdi Posts: 1,015