Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 14:39:35 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: MOT disaster!?
GG wrote: Call that a disaster! Bah! > Fog light inoperative - took the fuse out myself,.. doh. > Nearside side repeater - new bulb > Offside front tyre below legal limits - need to grab a part worn for the > time being > Exhaust leaking to excess - small hole needs patching > > not too bad eh... oh and, All very easy so far. > Excess oil leak from power steering rack!!!! - I know it's leaking because > the fluid goes down gradually. Weeel, a recon rack is ~£180, and book time is 3-4 hours (takes me about 4 hours). It's quite a straightforward job, but a bit fiddly. > Initial (independant) rough quotes suggest if I need a new one fitted it's > going to cost almost what the cars worth. That's the problem with 12 year old cars - they always reach a point where the work required will cost you more than the car's worth. If you're thinking of selling it, let me have the details, and where you are - I'm always on the lookout for 900s to add to the collection. -- Grunff