Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 15:17:11 -0000 From: "GG" <dt97gdnonopsamail.com> Subject: Re: MOT disaster!?
"Grunff" <grunffnopsam.com> wrote in message news:b4ngun$21urss$1nopsam52899.news.dfncis.de... > 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 > Thanks for the advice, so it is quite common for it to fail on this? As I say I know it's leaking but not quickly - I topped it up three days ago and its at the same level, (city driving everyday). Is there a possibility it could be repairable? Wasn't going to sell it just yet, I'm waiting until I have some money to get a turbo (T16s would be nice, take even longer to save for though). Mines a 2 door embassy blue 900i saloon with about 5 days MOT! I'm in London. Cheers, GG.