The Beast of West Bromwich is undergoing various works to ready it for its MOT. Done to date: ignition switch and hazard lights toggle switch replaced; radiator drained, repeatedly flushed, and refilled; bottom hose replaced; wheels removed and chassis, spring hangers, springs, bearings and rack all inspected okay; brake disks and calipers inspected okay; steering gaiters replaced. Road test served up no significant problems.
Still to be done ahead of test: replace full suite of brake pads; tension handbrake; bandage two exhaust leaks just below manifolds; square up steering wheel; fix nearside door catch; free offside seatbelt tensioner; replace a couple of grease nipples.
After (hopefully successful) MOT: adjust automatic choke and cold fast idle; replace battery with one of greater cranking amperage; reset bonnet release; overhaul fans. Beyond that work can commence on the interior: re-dye and feed leather; fix interior lamps; and so on ... a Sisyphean project.
She's a big mamma!
ReplyDeleteShe certainly is. That she's a handful is part of the driving experience.
ReplyDeleteUpdate: new brake pads all round, manifold to exhaust gaskets replaced, steering adjusted, seatbelt freed, three grease nipples replaced; MOT passed, with just one advisory!
ReplyDeleteWell done on the MOT! The Beast is very cool. how long have you had her?
ReplyDeletethis is my old car
ReplyDeleteburnt out shell when i collected it and i got it back on the road :)
Dave Poole 07583123666