MoT Time again

[David's8]

Another year gone by and its time again. Just taken the '8 down to the garage to get the brakes power bled after refitting the refurbished front calipers/new discs and pads followed by the MoT. Fingers crossed

[moltuae]

Good luck!

Originally Posted by David's8

Fingers crossed

That makes typing really difficult so I'll cross my toes for you instead.

[David's8]

Bugger.
Failed on handbrake efficiency and, most importantly on catalytic convertors/exhaust gas out-of spec. There was a small welding fracture in a joint on the after-market sports cats fitted in 2010 which are supposed to be under "lifetime" warranty. Just contacted the people who fitted them and there might be a problem with the fact that they needed an annual inspection by the company to maintain the warranty.
Just getting the hand-brake adjusted now and thinking about the way ahead for the cats. Probabaly see if welding the crack solves the issues and, if it doesnt, going to see the cat installers.

[Architex_mA8tey]

ugh sorry to hear David

Mine is due on the D2 as well in the next couple of weeks and just having -
- Track Rod Ends replaced due to 1 perished rubber (but working fine)
- Brake Cable and Hose Line replaced to one front wheel (warning light for pads staying on due to cable break near wheel)
- Top Suspension arm rubber replaced (to get rid of an annoying knock)
- Washer Bottle Pump replaced (finally gave up squirting)
- Gear Lever Box needs attention due to bad earth sometimes leaving the inhibitor on and preventing the car starting (wtf? lol)

Apart from that it should fly straight through!

[David's8]

Thanks Neill, Waiting hear back on the welding right now. If this clears the emissions issues then it'll be all good....but i think its new cats

Good luck with yours - mine will be mostly new by the time Ive finished with it!

[mattylondon]

Hope it's sorted swiftly without hurting the wallet.

[David's8]

Well, the cats are too badly gone with multiple corrosion points to fix by welding which seems bad for stainless cats with a "lifetime warranty"- so its off to see the original fitters to see if they will honour their promise (subject to T&Cs etc etc...)

[David's8]

...and the answer is that they wont as the "warranty" is not transferable (previous owner was the Laird) and also they didnt give a lifetime warranty as the cats were made of Grade 409 (i.e. normal "muffler" grade) steel which fairs badly with salty roads - like in Scotland . So its a possible repair to get it through the MoT and no guarantees of life, or replacement which, if i choose the same establishment will be with Grade 409, non warranty material.

Time to look elsewhere! I hope to get this done before I have to pay another MoT fee. (10 working days from MoT failure).

[47p2]

Try these guys in Hillington. Not sure if they do cats but their stainless steel exhausts are amazing.

Ask for Cameron and tell him I gave you his number



EDIT... just had a look on their website and they do cats

[David's8]

Originally Posted by 47p2

Try these guys in Hillington. Not sure if they do cats but their stainless steel exhausts are amazing.

Ask for Cameron and tell him I gave you his number



EDIT... just had a look on their website and they do cats

Ahead of you there John !! Just booked in with them. They use 304/316 grade s/steel and give a warranty AND the cost is less than getting the original provider to replace (with Grade 409 steel) given that they (the original provider) cant do it until later next week and my MoT "gracetime" runs out leaving me with another £54 on top. I will certainly mention your name