P38 passed MOT but has advisories

stjohnsmythe · Oct 2, 2012

Well it passed, which is good news but the following were the advisories:

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Centre seat belt stalk cover missing (piece of plastic that covers the catch)
1x high level stop light inoperative (one of the bulbs must have gone in the high level brake light)
Brake fluid low (checked this after and it's on Max???)
2x front pas pipes corroded
Various oil leaks (although has never leaked onto my drive and I thought they all did this from the factory?

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O/s and n/s rear air bags perishing

Brake pipes and air bags next on the to do list then

Datatek · Oct 2, 2012

Airbags quick before the compressor burns.

stjohnsmythe · Oct 2, 2012

Datatek said:
Airbags quick before the compressor burns.

They're not leaking (yet). I'll get them done this side of Christmas.

Datatek · Oct 2, 2012

stjohnsmythe said:
They're not leaking (yet). I'll get them done this side of Christmas.

If they are perished enough to get an advisory they are almost certainly leaking

stjohnsmythe · Oct 2, 2012

Datatek said:
If they are perished enough to get an advisory they are almost certainly leaking

I will do them at some point (when I get the time). To be honest the car is just a second Sunday fun car bought as a hobby so I don't use it much.

Edited to add - I'll do the spray on soapy water test this weekend to see if they are.

stjohnsmythe · Oct 2, 2012

What make air bags would be best to order?

Datatek · Oct 2, 2012

stjohnsmythe said:
What make air bags would be best to order?

I like the Arnott Gen II's but Dunlop OEM are OK and a little cheaper

stjohnsmythe · Oct 2, 2012

Datatek said:
I like the Arnott Gen II's but Dunlop OEM are OK and a little cheaper

Cheers. Looking at the DIY guide they look quite straightforward to fit.

Datatek · Oct 2, 2012

stjohnsmythe said:
Cheers. Looking at the DIY guide they look quite straightforward to fit.

PM me with an email address and I will send you my guide which is in the how too section above.
If yours have alloy end caps they can be a barsteward to get out. Order new retaining pins as you may have to cut the old ones to get them out.
If they come out easily, 20 minutes per bag

stjohnsmythe · Oct 2, 2012

Datatek said:
PM me with an email address and I will send you my guide which is in the how too section above.
If yours have alloy end caps they can be a barsteward to get out. Order new retaining pins as you may have to cut the old ones to get them out.
If they come out easily, 20 minutes per bag

PM sent

Do you reckon that putting some waxoil on the pas and brake pipes is a good idea? Or maybe copper grease?

Grit Valve · Oct 2, 2012

stjohnsmythe said:
PM sent

Do you reckon that putting some waxoil on the pas and brake pipes is a good idea? Or maybe copper grease?

Yea won't do harm I have noticed they seem to mention leaks nowadays , nothing a steam cleaner won't sort out for next time.breakers for your bit of plastic as datatek said defo air bags brake pipe you done well lucky

and I think the brake light must not lose more that 25% of its bulbs

Datatek · Oct 3, 2012

stjohnsmythe said:
PM sent

Do you reckon that putting some waxoil on the pas and brake pipes is a good idea? Or maybe copper grease?

Waxoil is better than copper grease as it kills the rust. Plan to do the whole underside of mine in the next couple of weeks

stjohnsmythe · Oct 3, 2012

Datatek said:
Waxoil is better than copper grease as it kills the rust. Plan to do the whole underside of mine in the next couple of weeks

I'll add waxoil to the to do list

Ordered a couple of new Dunlop air bags today so should be with me by the weekend. Will hopefully get a chance to fit them Sunday (doing o rings on Saturday).

I've noticed that the car doesn't drop, even when left for a couple of weeks. I presume that means the current air bags aren't leaking (yet) ?

Datatek · Oct 3, 2012

stjohnsmythe said:
I'll add waxoil to the to do list

Ordered a couple of new Dunlop air bags today so should be with me by the weekend. Will hopefully get a chance to fit them Sunday (doing o rings on Saturday).

I've noticed that the car doesn't drop, even when left for a couple of weeks. I presume that means the current air bags aren't leaking (yet) ?

I'm afraid not, the leaks open and close where the bags fold under as the height changes.

wammers · Oct 3, 2012

defender300td1 said:
Yea won't do harm I have noticed they seem to mention leaks nowadays , nothing a steam cleaner won't sort out for next time.breakers for your bit of plastic as datatek said defo air bags brake pipe you done well lucky and I think the brake light must not lose more that 25% of its bulbs

50% of light sources must work. If an high level brake lamp does not work at all and the presenter says it is not connected. The benefit of doubt must be given and a pass issued.

NikTheGeek · Oct 3, 2012

Datatek said:
Waxoil is better than copper grease as it kills the rust. Plan to do the whole underside of mine in the next couple of weeks

Do you mind if I ask about Waxoil: Can it cause rust to form between it and the metal by trapping moisture in? I only ask because years ago I bought an Isuzu Trooper that was in immaculate condition, and waxoiled. Passed an inspection. 2 years later, failed MOT as the chassis was too rusted and was going to cost more than the car was worth to weld.

Maybe the waxoil was put on to hide the rust or maybe it helped cause it. Either way, it put me off buying a waxoiled car.

I did use it for launching my boat so it would regularly get wet.

Thoughts?

Nik

wammers · Oct 3, 2012

NikTheGeek said:
Do you mind if I ask about Waxoil: Can it cause rust to form between it and the metal by trapping moisture in? I only ask because years ago I bought an Isuzu Trooper that was in immaculate condition, and waxoiled. Passed an inspection. 2 years later, failed MOT as the chassis was too rusted and was going to cost more than the car was worth to weld.

Maybe the waxoil was put on to hide the rust or maybe it helped cause it. Either way, it put me off buying a waxoiled car.

I did use it for launching my boat so it would regularly get wet.

Thoughts?

Nik

If it is sprayed over flaky rust it is as useful as tits on a Mars bar. All loose has to be removed then treated then Waxoil sprayed on. Waxoil will neutralise surface rust but it won't work miracles.

gencybay · Oct 3, 2012

NikTheGeek said:
Do you mind if I ask about Waxoil: Can it cause rust to form between it and the metal by trapping moisture in? I only ask because years ago I bought an Isuzu Trooper that was in immaculate condition, and waxoiled. Passed an inspection. 2 years later, failed MOT as the chassis was too rusted and was going to cost more than the car was worth to weld.

Maybe the waxoil was put on to hide the rust or maybe it helped cause it. Either way, it put me off buying a waxoiled car.

I did use it for launching my boat so it would regularly get wet.

Thoughts?

Nik

Was it imported 2nd hand from Japan? I recall reading somewhere that there is no undersealing used in Japan because the roads aren't salted. They need to be undersealed before the types ever touch a UK road. Otherwise it is nigh on impossible to do effectively.

Wonder if any ex-RAF types will chip in with the wonders of pig urine?

G~

Datatek · Oct 3, 2012

Maybe it rusted from the inside of the chassis?

sandyt · Oct 3, 2012

Datatek said:
Waxoil is better than copper grease as it kills the rust. Plan to do the whole underside of mine in the next couple of weeks

See the benefits of a V8 leaks all over the place and protects the whole underneath of mine

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