dozeydustman Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 It will be, because a left hand thread would make no sense on an engine that spins clockwise.Cheers for that. Just wanted to double check save wrecking the wife’s car even more! tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 ^^ I deffo read a 'helpful hint' on some Toyyo forum which had 'breaker bar wedged/coil lead off/turn engine on key/whanggg = loose' JeeExEll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 TooSavvy you should start writing workshop manuals. That's a great concise description. Could do an engine stripdown and rebuild description in about 5 long lines of text. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 ^^ I deffo read a 'helpful hint' on some Toyyo forum which had 'breaker bar wedged/coil lead off/turn engine on key/whanggg = loose' That thought had been going through my head. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_E23 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Make sure you wedge the breaker bar against the correct chassis rail, or you will end up with it wedged tightly against the ground with the weight of the car resting on it. So I hear. Lacquer Peel, Skizzer, 95 quid Peugeot and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I'm still not sure about trying this. I've borrowed the breaker bar. I think my dad has a windy gun and compressor. I hope he can bring it down when he visits this weekend. Made worse by my trolley jack giving way earlier. Thankfully I wasn't under the car. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 ^^ but 'not like' for tj outage :/ Ahh >>> Bolt Loossey Vid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 A MOT conversation at work today with a mate who drives a Nissan vanette. If you have a MOT exempt car that you decide to put in for a MOT,and it fails are you legally obliged to repair and re-MOT. Morally if you have a correct moral compass then yes,but legally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 ^^ but 'not like' for tj outage :/ Ahh >>> Bolt Loossey Vid Shouty American Tommy Vance looky-likey. I'll investigate further tomorrow. I don't think a 4E-FE engine would cause destroy a breaker bar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_E23 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 The breaker bar trick works a treat, but like I say, you must visualise it carefully before commencing or you will feel a tit. (Not in a good way) With the MOT exempt car, even if you don't put it in for an MOT and there's something that makes it unroadworthy you are obliged to repair it, else you risk getting in the shit if the police spot it, or really, really in the shit if it causes an accident. This hero killed 4 of his own kids and got 2 years inside for his trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 The breaker bar trick works a treat, but like I say, you must visualise it carefully before commencing or you will feel a tit. (Not in a good way) With the MOT exempt car, even if you don't put it in for an MOT and there's something that makes it unroadworthy you are obliged to repair it, else you risk getting in the shit if the police spot it, or really, really in the shit if it causes an accident. This hero killed 4 of his own kids and got 2 years inside for his trouble.Even MOT exempt you will get into the shit if something that causes it to be unroadworthy and you have a serious accident. Not needing an MOT doesn't mean it is allowed to be unroadworthy! LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Just packed the Multipla with stuff for the tip and it's completely died on me. No lights, no cranking, nothing. It clicked when I turned the key initially, and had lights on on the dashboard.Now it just won't do anything. Help?! Surely it can't be the battery? Edit, it was the battery. Wtf. Was something left on to flatten it? That was a new battery less than a year ago which I stole from the Volvo to make sure you had a good one, as the one which came with the Multipla struggled to start it on icy mornings. Unless the issue with both batteries is that the Multipla is draining them in some way when stood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofarsogood Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Would old fuel (around 9 months) cause a higher CO reading at MOT time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Was something left on to flatten it? That was a new battery less than a year ago which I stole from the Volvo to make sure you had a good one, as the one which came with the Multipla struggled to start it on icy mornings. Unless the issue with both batteries is that the Multipla is draining them in some way when stood.I left the key in for about 15 mins, then turned it once, opened the windows and sunroof(s) and it wouldn't start. Wonder if I scrambled the immobiliser somehow. It started with a very brief jump and has been fine since so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_E23 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 There is plenty of stuff that isn't even covered in the MOT, but is covered by construction & use regulations that'll land you in the shit if it's not right. Like, errr, errr - mudguards, I think, and probably stuff like being overly wide or having gigantic overhangs. I'm sure an expert will be along in a bit to set us right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Surely stretched tyres fall under this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springer Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 05 plate Volvo XC90. CD player not working which is also affecting parking sensors, according to seller. Fuse checked and all OK. Anyone know anything about this, please. Have just pm'd Wingz about his XC90 to see if it's still available, the above one is much closer to home and the same price. Many thanks for any advice in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 05 plate Volvo XC90. CD player not working which is also affecting parking sensors, according to seller. Fuse checked and all OK. Anyone know anything about this, please. Have just pm'd Wingz about his XC90 to see if it's still available, the above one is much closer to home and the same price. Many thanks for any advice in advance.Are the parking sensors linked to one of those displays on the stereo on those? And other than not having parking sensors does it affect it any other way? If it’s a deal breaker you can buy parking sensor kits for pennies on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroller133 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 On the new MOT categories what would anyone expect a front broken coil spring to be - Major or Dangerous?There are 2 other known potential failures for this car. Firstly the headlights are slightly cloudy, I don’t think they are bad enough to fail, but I have a cleaning kit, so might give them a quick polish before the MOT. The second one is some idiot was jacking up the car to see what the knocking (broken spring) and put the jack in the wrong place and there is now a hole in the bottom of the wing, and it’s a bit flaky at the bottom of the wing anyway - I assume this will be a fail and taping over the edges won’t be enough? I will probably get a new wing, butWon’t get one before the MOT at 17:00 this evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_E23 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Taping over the edges should be ok as long as they're not sharp - so gaffer tape might work but sellotape will most likely result in disappointment. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroller133 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Taping over the edges should be ok as long as they're not sharp - so gaffer tape might work but sellotape will most likely result in disappointment.Duct tape did the job, no fail for this, but no MOT due to the coil spring and tyres worn to cords on inside edge! Dead_E23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroller133 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Depends on the age of the car for EML, after 2004 for petrol and 2008 for diesel.It failed on this - the years must have changed with the new style MOT. Hopefully a reset will clear it for the retest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 What’s the 2.7 diesel like in the 00 onwards Mercedes C Class? Been offered one. Only done 128k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroller133 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Am I being ripped off? Took my car for an MOT and it failed. Coil spring I knew about so fine, then on a tyre with exposed cords right on the very inside edge and then also Nearside service brake excessively binding. Also MIL, but that should reset for a while.In terms of cost the tyre price is my preferred tyre and within a £ or 2 of the best price - I need atleast 1 before I can drive the car anyway as it was a dangerous fail. The coil spring is supplied and fitted for £80 - good price the part (same make) would cost £65. However the brake are what concern me, they have quoted £240 forDiscs and pads - on the current Eurocarparts discount I can get the same discs and pads for£85 - £155 labour seems a bit excessive. My other concern is that only 11,000 miles ago the discs, pads and the Caliper on the binding side were replaced. I’m tempted to just get the tyres and spring done and either attempt to do discs and pads myself or get an alternative quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Do the discs and pads diy. Not a difficult job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I’m tempted to just get the tyres and spring done and either attempt to do discs and pads myself or get an alternative quote. This, it may just need a clean up unless you cannot be arsed. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I would say they have quoted for a Caliper on that side as a worst case before they stripped it .Also they may fit decent parts not ecp shit .I’ll try and find the pic of the 2000 mile old eicher pads I took out of a megane this week . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 The garage I go to only like fitting Pagid stuff or OEM as they've found most of the other brands to be crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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