Gibot123 16 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 Keep your fingers crossed for me the 164 is in for the mot this morning could do with it not being too serious Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 Well considering I wasn't expecting a good result having not looked at it for the last couple of months . It failed on misted headlamp which I knew about , split steering gaitor , and poor adjustment ( aim too high ) on the other headlight and advisory for slight weep from the power steering but minor and slight corrosion to a brake pipe . So not too bad for a 20 year old car . Least it looks like I can keep it on the road a while longer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 not too bad then. Shame whoever did the MOT on my 166 didn't put "check all nuts are present" on the check list Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted October 4, 2013 not too bad then. Shame whoever did the MOT on my 166 didn't put "check all nuts are present" on the check list Or "Ensure roll cage fitted" 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted October 4, 2013 Fortunately the middle bit where I was sat survived intact, the drivers side doors weren't even touched, I can't work out how the car ended up facing the opposite way on its passenger side without touching the drivers side or roof Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted October 5, 2013 not too bad then. Shame whoever did the MOT on my 166 didn't put "check all nuts are present" on the check list Yeah to be honest that's one of the reasons I try and do as much myself as I can. I may joke about having bolt left over but I do my mates head in when he helps me spend 2 hours doing a job and another hour checking I haven't forgotten anything . I'm a bit paranoid like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 I know what you mean, I will do what I can myself and if its beyond my knowledge/skills I will turn to Smaky. My 156 has started to make a noise when I'm turning right, I'm suspecting CV joint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 If you you put it on full lock and drive round then change to the opposite lock you should be able to tell which side it is this is also a good tip to use if buying a car to check the same. Another good one is if you try and pull away in seconds gear with the hand brake on the car should stall if it doesn't the chances are the clutch is slipping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Had the front up this morning and everything seemed ok, did have a slight leak on the O/S CV boot, it was one of the split type, I glued the hole and filled it with grease as a precaution but it seemed fine. I'm now suspecting a rear wheel bearing the O/S rear seems to be slighty warmer than the N/S after a few miles. It's only as I turn right and not every time so early days yet, will get the rear up in the air during the week to investigate further. Are the rear wheel bearing integral with the discs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 No they are separate . You could try and tighten it a little I but it must still roll freely ! Normally if it will tighten there is a good chance it is worn unless it wasn't fitted properly but unlikely, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 The cars on 190,000 miles so there's an outside chance its at the end of its life Will give it a go with the tightening Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-mac 1 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 20v passed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 Are the rear wheel bearing integral with the discs? No, but the need to be pulled off then cut off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers_nadgers 1 Report post Posted October 18, 2013 Forgot to mention. Straight through with same advisories as last year. Other than the rear silencer, which I'd had replaced with a stainless cat back for £200 less than Alfa wanted for an Oem silencer. I asked for as close to standard as possible and I reckon they did well: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 That looks pretty good Ps. Need more pics of that there GTA i love that colour . Blue & Grey are my favourite colours on GTA's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers_nadgers 1 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 Will do. Need to clean it first as it's been sitting unused all summer as I broke my leg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 mind those kerbs when you back up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers_nadgers 1 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 It's not as low as it looks, I think that's an optical illusion it's completely standard and as such, actually looks a bit "jacked up" at the back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 Looks good with the GTA rims... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers_nadgers 1 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 They're my favourite. Prefer them to the multispokes myself, though it seems one is usually in one camp or the other! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 i like that a lot i prefer the teledials too, the GT multispokes look good but the GTA teledials are better on a GTA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted October 21, 2013 GTA teles all the way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 My 156 had its MOT today, failed on headlights aim, number plate light gone and the usual suspension problem Will cost £280 all in, which is about the same as every year. On the plus side my knackered battery turned out to be a corroded earth terminal and the battery is fine. Hopefully the Megane will be sold next month to a friend of Kathy's, if not its off the to auctions with it. my drive will be back to all Italian vehicles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Cool The GTA is up for mot soon Could be big Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Fingers crossed it isn't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
