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« on: 08 February 2008, 10:12:29 »
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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Re: MV6 MOT
« Reply #1 on: 08 February 2008, 10:18:44 »
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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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Re: MV6 MOT
« Reply #2 on: 08 February 2008, 10:24:39 »
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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Re: MV6 MOT
« Reply #3 on: 08 February 2008, 10:26:32 »
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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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Re: MV6 MOT
« Reply #4 on: 08 February 2008, 10:28:39 »
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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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Re: MV6 MOT
« Reply #5 on: 08 February 2008, 10:30:04 »
There is a maintenance guide.......need me to have a look tomorrow for you?
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Re: MV6 MOT
« Reply #6 on: 08 February 2008, 10:33:56 »
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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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Re: MV6 MOT
« Reply #7 on: 08 February 2008, 10:36:05 »
Either early morning or after 12.......I expect yes.
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Re: MV6 MOT
« Reply #8 on: 08 February 2008, 10:39:14 »
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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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Re: MV6 MOT
« Reply #9 on: 08 February 2008, 10:43:07 »
Bad luck!

How many wheels you broken now?


/me goes off to fit locking nuts before telford  ::)
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Re: MV6 MOT
« Reply #10 on: 08 February 2008, 10:48:13 »
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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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Re: MV6 MOT
« Reply #11 on: 08 February 2008, 10:50:14 »
At least you could just chuck all 4 tractor wheels on for the retest  ;D  ::)
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Re: MV6 MOT
« Reply #12 on: 08 February 2008, 10:54:28 »
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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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« Reply #13 on: 08 February 2008, 10:56:55 »
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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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Re: MV6 MOT
« Reply #14 on: 08 February 2008, 10:57:31 »
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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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