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MOT Fail... Help...
hrh_dave:
Just back from 2hr MOT... I think it took that long to write the fail sheet..
A bit confused by one point on it...
"Nearside front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint" - Now when I tried to quiz them, they were about as much use as well you know what I mean... All I got out of them I think the swivel might need shims, the guy that knows these things is away... So guys... Any thoughts... as I need to get the parts ordered ASAP...
Just another thing... Do rear standard shocks come with new bushes or do you have to order them separately...
Tah muchly
Dave
lambert:
you remove shims from the top to tighten the swivel iirc. dunno about bushes as never bought them doubt it though.
Saffy:
Right..... This is what I ordered last time (edit :actually time before last... i order the kit last time see paste at bottom) I was doing a swivel that had play in it.... from lrseries webby --- you may need to pick the bones out of the list and check it's all there and relevant... (you can also get it all as a kit with the swivel ball - a lot easier!)
FRC7970 NUT TAPER BEARING RETAINER Brand New (Replacement) 1 3.99 3.99
STC3435S SWIVEL HOUSING GREASE SACHET Brand New (Replacement) 1 3.89 3.89
606666 BOTTOM SWIVEL PIN BEARING Brand New (Replacement) 2 2.24 4.48
571752 AXLE DRIVE MEMBER GASKET Brand New (Replacement) 1 0.24 0.24
FTC3401 CHROME BALL SWIVEL OIL SEAL Brand New (Replacement) 1 1.89 1.89
571755 SWIVEL SEAL RETAINER PLATE Brand New (Replacement) 1 2.99 2.99
FTC2882 SWIVEL PIN UPPER NON ABS Brand New (Replacement) 1 7.49 7.49
FRC2883 SHIM SWIVEL PIN .003MM Brand New (Replacement) 1 0.19 0.19
FRC2886 SWIVEL PIN SHIM 0.03 Brand New (Replacement) 1 0.24 0.24
FRC2884 SHIM SWIVEL PIN .005 Brand New (Replacement) 1 0.24 0.24
FRC2885 SHIM SWIVEL PIN 0.01MM Brand New (Replacement) 1 0.14 0.14
FTC3646 CHROME BALL TO AXLE CASE GASKET Brand New (Replacement) 1 0.19 0.19
FTC3648 FRONT STUB AXLE GASKET Brand New (Replacement) 1 0.29 0.29
FTC5268 STUB AXLE OIL SEAL INNER Brand New (Replacement) 1 0.99 0.99
Subtotal: 27.25
Courier: Interlink Express: 6.95
Total: 34.20
Total VAT: 5.99
Grand Total: £40.19
VAT rate (%): 17.5
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and this was the kit for the disco - which was abs so not the same as defender :undecided:
P/N Product Condition Quantity Unit Price (£) Line Total (£)
DA3166 SWIVEL HOUSING KIT DISCOVERY ONE / RANGE ROVER CLASSIC Brand New (Replacement) 1 69.99 69.99
Subtotal: 69.99
Courier: Interlink Express: 6.95
Total: 76.94
Total VAT: 15.39
Grand Total: £92.33
VAT rate (%): 20.0
hrh_dave:
Thanks Lam and Saffy!
I take it that its better to replace the whole lot rather than to mess about with shims etc???
Only got 17 items on the list... the best one... Passenger door wont open from the inside... how about trying unlock it you muppet! It makes me wonder how they managed to get there MOT ticket! 5 items of brake pipes... 2 marked dangerous... ball joint missing a pin and nut loose... I was sure I had put a nylock on there so will look at that this evening... a couple of bulbs and earth oh and the shocks and thats about it... easy if I can get all the bits for the weekend.... PANIC... its our only car at the moment... And yes I know I should have done this about a month ago..
lambert:
this is why my mot man is into offroading he knows his way round a defender door lock!
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