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Re: MOT
[Re: PaulL]
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02/11/2024 09:52
02/11/2024 09:52
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Leaks around heater matrix are common at this car's age and younger, all fixable with a double-jointed back At least the repair gets rid of the residue on the windscreen and damp patches in the footwell. Sometimes it's the seals or it's a replacement unit.
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Re: MOT
[Re: PaulL]
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05/11/2024 17:46
05/11/2024 17:46
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Joined: Dec 2005
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120,000 miles yesterday.
Replaced wheel bolts as original security ones had become worn and possibly troublesome if I needed to remove a wheel in an emergency. Used my Lidl impact wrench. Easy and fast, BUT needed to do final tightening by hand.
MOT on Monday Expecting to need some welding to the cills at the rear
Meeting the mechanic beforehand for him to drive and inspect underneath, to build up a plan of other tasks while it's in.
I've had intermittent leaking from the heater matrix pipework? for the last couple of years, so I'm going to ask him to troubleshoot that.
This is my new garage. He's not a Coupe specialist, he's a racing scrutineer and enjoys working on classics and interesting cars. He also doesn't mind welding, something my other garage doesn't enjoy.
As always, I'm a little anxious.
Paul Mine turned 120K this week, just dropped it off for the rear arches........not sure I had a leaky matrix but about 10yrs ago after finding the mat area damp I stuck some of the super duper Radweld in (I know the opinions about such use!) but never had an issue since..........
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Re: MOT
[Re: PaulL]
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09/11/2024 08:16
09/11/2024 08:16
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Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 854 Cleveland
PaulL
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I spoke to the garage yesterday.
Progress is being made, although I would be happier if it was quicker.
The MOT pre check identified rust holes, passenger side cill and drivers side cill at rear. The passenger side turned out to be a drain hole. Cleaning off underseal has identified a couple of holes in the floor under the drivers seat and the rear cill is a bit bigger than previously thought, with a previous repair.
The previous repair must have been more than six years ago when I bought the car.
The plan is to thoroughly clean these areas, wire brush, cut out poor metal, piece in new, prior to rust inhibitor, paint and underseal.
I've been given an indication of likely cost, which is within my planned budget.
Might not get the car back for a week.
This is my new garage and I'm feeling comfortable with his attitude and approach.
Paul
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