Just had a Pre MOT ARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGG

[fudge]

and i have half packed my fronty for tomorrow
i have my tools in there nut runner and charging the battreys and bringing the charger
light
PPE
jack
axle stands
mig welder
brake fluid and bleed kit
and my usual mess in my boot
(going to get foggy to take the sheets of steel)

ohh as well as another pair of hands

[fudge]

for foggy yes
but for me ppe is
overalls, fireproof jacket up to 5000 degrees, gloves, boots, air fed unit, and welding mask

only got a few bits of kit

[gregster]

overalls, fireproof jacket up to 5000 degrees, gloves, boots, air fed unit, and welding mask

What planet are you working on Fudge????

the surface of the sun????

Only I thought you were working on Robs car at Neals gaff in near zero temps, in East anglia...

so more appropriate PPE might be...

Thermal everything...
6 fingered welding gloves...
Alan Partridge repellent gel...
Condoms, just in case you run into a relative, in a desperate measure to break the cycle of their local tradition...in-breeding...
Details of a good dating agency...as all the local ones only have relative success...

Might be worth taking a hill or two with you if you can, cos theirs all got nicked in the ice age I think.



and dont forget some change for Mr Whippys creamy cornets...rumour has it you might find that it is lurking nearby

[mickh]

Greg you're an , just because we are all supposed to be inter related in east anglia doesn't mean we use condoms with our relatives. Would be defeating the object, besides you can't get pregnant by coming in through the back door, especially with your brother.

[RatCav]

... and I have a huge tub of copperslip. Just in case the rubbers need lube!

[fogman]

im from kent so greg obviously didnt mean me

see you in the morning guys

[gregster]

Have a good day guys...

[mickh]

Think I have now just about got warm again after a long but fruitful day. Will leave Rob to tell the story but would just like to say thanks to the two laydees for tea, bacon sarnies and cakes. All in all a good day with some good laughs and another happy Fogger with a road worthy Fronty.

Rob, remember to check the oil as we didn't re-check it after we started it. See ya all soon for a forest run.

[fogman]

yeah il echo micks comments but im still puzzled as to how that break pipe split
ill just add that im gutted chloe bottled out on our deal

[mickh]

Pervert

[fogman]

thats what she said

i notice Rattys been quiet tonight - i wonder what hes been watching

[mickh]

[fogman]

i notice Rattys been quiet tonight - i wonder what hes been watching

more than i did

[RatCav]

Sorry ... I was distracted

What a marathon that was today though. Well here is the original list of issues:

Sills both sides - until he peals of the outer sill he can't tell about the inner sill.
Plating required where roll cage meets wheel arch
Brakes discs 4 of
Pads 4 sets
Calipers 2
Brake pipes to rear
exhaust manifold - to cat gasket, maybe the manifold
Steering Box, I did say I had one
Emissions high

Tin Worm :
Rotten bits cut out and between Fudge and Kelly new bits were fabricated and welded into place.

Brakes :
One brake line was surface rust and just needs dressing to clear up. Still solid, so no worries there. Front disks and pads practically brand new, and piston moving freely. Rear brakes were a lot different though. The tester observed a juddering on heavy braking through the pedal. Turned out the fluid was low. This was due to the passenger side caliper. The pad on the inside was jammed solid in the caliper. Also half of the pad came away from the metal when I removed it. This meant only half of that caliper was working. The general state of play with all the rear brake pads was terrible as the rest were really low. Therefore disks and pads were replaced. Reason for low fluid ... it was in the lines making up for the lack of brake pads. Cause for the juddering ... knackerd jammed pad and the fluid levels being low. The pipe Foggy is talikng about is the rear most from the splitter block accross to the passenger rear wheel. As we were putting on the opposite side wheel the truck decieded to move off the jack and the stand give way. Fortunatly the wheel was almost in place and caught it. Unfortunatly the truck spat the jack backwards and caught the brake line snapping it. Fortunatly I had some nice expensive copper/nickel brake line and flaring tools for just this situation and quickly fabricated another to replace it. PLEASE NOTE GUYS: this sort of thing can happen to anyone no matter how experienced. We took every precaution, but still accidents can happen. We were lucky, but mainly due to never having anyone under the car when lifting or simply on just the jack.

Exhaust Manifold :
Bust gasket between the manifold and the exhaust. Replaced and she no longer sounds as if she is blowing raspberrys.

Emissions :
Foggy and Mick gave the old girl a service. New filters, oil and plugs. Hopefully after a good run to clear things out the old emissions levels should be back to where they should be.

Anyways here are the photo's I took:

[RatCav]

[Drift]

Very well done to you all, sterling show of friends and enthusiasts, hats off to the lot of you guys and girls, you make the world a better place

[andytats]

Well done.. the power of FOG is amazing

[hipo1024]

Glad you got it all done!!! The EA possie proving its worth its weight in gold once again! Im just sorry I couldnt make it.

And its no problem....I didnt need the welder, so you may as well put it to good use . Will need it soon tho...lol....My MOT is due mid to end of Jan... and I havnt yet "patched'" the warped exhaust flange :/ heh

[fogman]

was there any improvement with the steering rob ?

[RatCav]

I drove it and didn't noice anything unusual ... will wait for Rob to confirm.

I assume its in one piece as he posted when he got home