MoT help

[Luxobarge]

As above, changing the tailgate gas struts isn't too hard. More than possible to break the trim getting it off though, so have a look for a RobertDIY YouTube video on the subject, I followed that and broke nothing. Sorry, don't have a linky.

[Dirty Rooster]

Originally Posted by Nullsleep

(advisories):
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Blimey if Rob puts them on my next MOT I'll laugh my head off!!
Slightly Discoloured is my middle name ... almost.

[bob12]

Excuse my ignorance but, what's a 'valve stem'?

Bob

[Martin Cox]

I had to look it up too. it's the tyre valve.

Martin

[Nullsleep]

Martin, i will try that when its dry out side and see if that fixes the problem with the timing error, as its is starting first time every time now, ever since i put a hole bottle of Redex in half a tank.

Gas struts are easy, already got the plastic trim off just need to get replacements, looks like they have been replaced before with volvo ones, seen after markets ones for £15 a pair no idea what volvo ones are but if there are dubble that i will be going after market.

first thing i want to sort is the rack, when its dryish out side i will take a look for this ajustment and see if this will sort out the play if not then new rack it is

[bob12]

Originally Posted by Martin Cox

I had to look it up too. it's the tyre valve.

Martin

Well I never!!

Thanks, obviously logical in MOT terms but, my imagination ran wild envisioning the tester spending a few days stripping down the engine to inspect the engine valve stems!!

It's a wonderful world.

Bob

[dingov70]

Afternoon , I'm an MOT tester

Bulbs = replace , Rack inner joints UNLESS they are very noticeable ignore ( see many vehicles with the same advisory year after year ) tyre valve , get it removed & replaced and on your next MOT the number of advisories should be reduced .

Rack inner joints are non adjustable . You either put up with the slight knock or replace the track rods on both sides , they unscrew ( bloody tight & need special tool ) . They are not a difficult job to carry out

[dingov70]

[QUOTE=bob12;2668013]Well I never!!

Thanks, obviously logical in MOT terms but, my imagination ran wild envisioning the tester spending a few days stripping down the engine to inspect the engine valve stems!!

Nurse ..... NURSE ....... NURSE! ! ! , he's out of bed again

[Nullsleep]

Both sides iner and outer track rods have been done so it must be a new rack and every thing else is done

And the play in some racks can be adjusted have done it before, normally a 10mm hex where the column meets the rack

Originally Posted by dingov70

Afternoon , I'm an MOT tester

Bulbs = replace , Rack inner joints UNLESS they are very noticeable ignore ( see many vehicles with the same advisory year after year ) tyre valve , get it removed & replaced and on your next MOT the number of advisories should be reduced .

Rack inner joints are non adjustable . You either put up with the slight knock or replace the track rods on both sides , they unscrew ( bloody tight & need special tool ) . They are not a difficult job to carry out

[Dirty Rooster]

Originally Posted by bob12

Excuse my ignorance but, what's a 'valve stem'?

Bob

Just being picky but the "valve stem" is the thin rod part of an inlet/exhaust valve (in the engine head) before it flares out, nowt to do with tyre valves ... as far as I know.