MOT today

[kitchenman]

So far in the past 4 tests not even an advisory, I hope to good news continues
Watch this space for an update

 

[Banshee]

So far in the past 4 tests not even an advisory, I hope to good news continues
Watch this space for an update

Best of luck our kid

 

[bry]

Yup best o luck

 

[Paff]

Hope all went OK :thumb2

 

[kitchenman]

Yippee

All went well 5 out of 5 aint bad, never had a fail since I bought it
4 advisories
Anti roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing ingress of dirt, both sides
Front wheel bearings both with slight play

I am sure there is a workshop for these items.

He did mention emissions were close to limit, so what should I do for next year, is it a matter of new injectors, or getting them serviced
Or maybe a recon IP
Or both?
How much would both cost?, I could change the injectors I think, not so sure about IP
The car has no rust, gives me around 27-28 MPG, all I have done to it apart from changing filters and fluids is a new tyre, new brake pads, new exhaust, it has only done around 10K since I bought it in 2010 so worth while keeping I think.
A few hundred to sort it I think would be well spent

Comments please

 

[supergnome]

Wheel bearings will probably tighten mine did and wasn't on as an advisory the following year. David.

 

[solarman216]

All went well 5 out of 5 aint bad, never had a fail since I bought it
4 advisories
Anti roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing ingress of dirt, both sides
Front wheel bearings both with slight play

I am sure there is a workshop for these items.

He did mention emissions were close to limit, so what should I do for next year, is it a matter of new injectors, or getting them serviced
Or maybe a recon IP
Or both?
How much would both cost?, I could change the injectors I think, not so sure about IP
The car has no rust, gives me around 27-28 MPG, all I have done to it apart from changing filters and fluids is a new tyre, new brake pads, new exhaust, it has only done around 10K since I bought it in 2010 so worth while keeping I think.
A few hundred to sort it I think would be well spent

Comments please

Wheel bearings adjust easy, remember they need a pre load ie 1 to 2 holes more after no play, boot on drop link cannot be replaced just prepare for new drop links just before next test, did you take it for a hard run before the test and red line it hard in 3rd preferably on a slight up hill to burn out all the crap, do that next year and all should be fine, Rick

 

[jims-terrano]

Think you got your answer from Rick, nice n cheap I reckon and well worth keeping the truck. The older trucks are far better with less fly by wire electrics.

 

[Terranical]

Wheel bearings adjust easy, remember they need a pre load ie 1 to 2 holes more after no play, boot on drop link cannot be replaced just prepare for new drop links just before next test, did you take it for a hard run before the test and red line it hard in 3rd preferably on a slight up hill to burn out all the crap, do that next year and all should be fine, Rick

Mine failed it's first Spanish MOT on emissions (plus other things), did what Rick suggested, two miles uphill, third gear, repeated three times. Passed on emissions after that.

 

[AlexD333]

Nothing like a drunk mot tester congrats dude! :clap

 

[kitchenman]

Thanks for the tip Rick I had heard about the 'take it for a blast' but thought it was old wives tale, I will do that next year.
I will read up the workshop if there is one on wheel bearings, grease the auto hubs while I am at it.
Thanks for all the support guys :clap:clap

 

[Banshee]

I just take mine with a full tank of veg :lol

 

[perelaar]

I can confirm, workshop downloads on wheel bearings and arb droplinks are available

When you order arb droplinks, and you are doing a lot of road driving, it is worth going for the poly bushings. Did make a difference in road handling on my T2...

 

[kitchenman]

Thanks for further comments :bow
I tried veg oil, ran rough, no power, never again
I do around 3,000 a year.
I will download the workshops and give it a go