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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: TheBoy on 08 February 2008, 10:12:29
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FAILED :'(
Buckled wheel (that would explain the handling).
Handbrake efficiency poor (and I adjusted it the other day). Comes up about 5 clicks, no more, but just not stopping his rollers.
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FAILED :'(
Buckled wheel (that would explain the handling).
Handbrake efficiency poor (and I adjusted it the other day). Comes up about 5 clicks, no more, but just not stopping his rollers.
Is this some kind of kinky sex Jaime? ::) ;D ;D
Sorry to hear about the MOT :(
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Not entirely sure what to do about the handbrake either? I guess strip it down, and see if anything wrong?
Trouble is, it stops on a slope, but obviously not efficient enough still for MOT.
Has anyone stripped handbrake down? Is it easy/obvious?
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Not entirely sure what to do about the handbrake either? I guess strip it down, and see if anything wrong?
Trouble is, it stops on a slope, but obviously not efficient enough still for MOT.
Has anyone stripped handbrake down? Is it easy/obvious?
Stretched cable?
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Not entirely sure what to do about the handbrake either? I guess strip it down, and see if anything wrong?
Trouble is, it stops on a slope, but obviously not efficient enough still for MOT.
Has anyone stripped handbrake down? Is it easy/obvious?
Stretched cable?
No, the cable is fine, and the fact I can only get 5 clicks (6 at a real push) would suggest the cable/mechanism are working?
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There is a maintenance guide.......need me to have a look tomorrow for you?
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There is a maintenance guide.......need me to have a look tomorrow for you?
Are you around?
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Either early morning or after 12.......I expect yes.
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Either early morning or after 12.......I expect yes.
Got a delivery to make first thing, so lunchtime OK?
Would we be able to try to locate this (now stopped) coolant leak.
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Bad luck!
How many wheels you broken now?
/me goes off to fit locking nuts before telford ::)
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Bad luck!
How many wheels you broken now?
/me goes off to fit locking nuts before telford ::)
I haven't hit any potholes since last alignment (when I know they were slightly ovaled) - although she curbed NSF. I have had some massive understeer moments, would that have done it?
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At least you could just chuck all 4 tractor wheels on for the retest ;D ::)
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At least you could just chuck all 4 tractor wheels on for the retest ;D ::)
Can get away with just the 2 fronts (as long as axle is same)
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Either early morning or after 12.......I expect yes.
Got a delivery to make first thing, so lunchtime OK?
Would we be able to try to locate this (now stopped) coolant leak.
Might be able to.....wife permitting.
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At least you could just chuck all 4 tractor wheels on for the retest ;D ::)
Can get away with just the 2 fronts (as long as axle is same)
You could just fit the spare......perfectly acceptable.
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At least you could just chuck all 4 tractor wheels on for the retest ;D ::)
Can get away with just the 2 fronts (as long as axle is same)
You could just fit the spare......perfectly acceptable.
Apparently not for MOT, as its a space saver...
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At least you could just chuck all 4 tractor wheels on for the retest ;D ::)
Can get away with just the 2 fronts (as long as axle is same)
You could just fit the spare......perfectly acceptable.
Apparently not for MOT, as its a space saver...
Its not a space saver as its a standard fit Omega wheel size which is rated to the correct load and to the national speed limit.
You just need to fit both spares on the same axle (you have two given that you own two Omegas!)
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At least you could just chuck all 4 tractor wheels on for the retest ;D ::)
Can get away with just the 2 fronts (as long as axle is same)
You could just fit the spare......perfectly acceptable.
Apparently not for MOT, as its a space saver...
Its not a space saver as its a standard fit Omega wheel size which is rated to the correct load and to the national speed limit.
You just need to fit both spares on the same axle (you have two given that you own two Omegas!)
Yes, I could do that if the tractor had a similar steel wheel, but it doesn't (full size alloy). He said as long as the wheels/tyres were same size on the axle, no probs.
I shall take fronts off ttactor to get through MOT
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Or drive via Market Harborough and pickup some new rims from LMF...
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Or drive via Market Harborough and pickup some new rims from LMF...
None in stock
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Brakes aren't too bad to do provided the drum isn't worn too much.
I'd think you may need new shoes
Have you tried driving with hand brake on to clean the drum.
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Not entirely sure what to do about the handbrake either? I guess strip it down, and see if anything wrong?
Trouble is, it stops on a slope, but obviously not efficient enough still for MOT.
Has anyone stripped handbrake down? Is it easy/obvious?
Mine failed last year just on handbrake (2% off) so followed maintenace guide again last weekend and it passed Monday,no problem.
Heat shield nuts/studs can be problem though, if they haven't been off for a long time. :)
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Mr DTM`s guide is excellent on the handbrake - its a fiddly job but not too hard...mines just disintegrated when i removed the shoes....
Which reminds me i need to do the same on the Grand Cherokee tomorrow...
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At least you could just chuck all 4 tractor wheels on for the retest ;D ::)
Can get away with just the 2 fronts (as long as axle is same)
You could just fit the spare......perfectly acceptable.
Apparently not for MOT, as its a space saver...
Its not a space saver as its a standard fit Omega wheel size which is rated to the correct load and to the national speed limit.
You just need to fit both spares on the same axle (you have two given that you own two Omegas!)
Yes, I could do that if the tractor had a similar steel wheel, but it doesn't (full size alloy). He said as long as the wheels/tyres were same size on the axle, no probs.
I shall take fronts off ttactor to get through MOT
Want the set of my 2.2 just to get it MOT?
I know you don't like the grip, but should get you though. I won't need the 2.2 for a few days :-X