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(Message started by: ro284 on Nov 20^th, 2010, 12:32pm)

Title: 24v estate failed mot! economic viable repairs?
Post by ro284 on Nov 20^th, 2010, 12:32pm

As above, my new ebay aqusition failed mot! just wondered wether it is worth the outlay, and if parts are availiable?
2 rear brake pipes, the ones to the actual callipers,
both rear shocks lower bushes are worn out, can the bushes be renewed or do i need two shocks?
Both front lower wishbones with bearings, are these availiable?
i can repair sills and replace tyres,

Any advice on availiablity or cost Please?

Many thanks Bob

Title: Re: 24v estate failed mot! economic viable repairs
Post by Simmo on Nov 20^th, 2010, 2:16pm

I take it you mean brake hoses. They should be no problem. As this is an estate you will need replacement shock absorbers which are prohibitive unless you can source second hand. The bushes are NOT,as yet, replaceable. The front wishbones may also be available second hand. Try parts for sale/wanted.

Title: Re: 24v estate failed mot! economic viable repairs
Post by Tekno on Nov 20^th, 2010, 9:47pm

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Title: Re: 24v estate failed mot! economic viable repairs
Post by Highlander on Nov 20^th, 2010, 10:50pm

You can be the first UK Scorpio owner to try the Merc Shocks Bob ;D

Title: Re: 24v estate failed mot! economic viable repairs
Post by ro284 on Nov 21^st, 2010, 4:58pm

Thanks Highlander, i might well try them, at the moment i have a chance with a bit of luck getting a pair i bought 3 years ago for another ultima i had, now scrapped, if that falls through i would willingly try Merc. cheers Bob

Title: Re: 24v estate failed mot! economic viable repairs
Post by ro284 on Nov 21^st, 2010, 5:26pm

Quote:

I take it you mean brake hoses.

Thanks Simmo, actually its the metal ones to the rear callipers, very badly corroded! but i may be able to get all i need from a car i had 3 years ago, that one had more use than the one i just bought, which seems to have been
stood in a very wet place for a long time. Bob

Title: Re: 24v estate failed mot! economic viable repairs
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Nov 21^st, 2010, 9:33pm

The metal brake pipes will need to be made up - you can do these yourself if you have a brake pipe flaring kit - not that expensive - or any garage or some motor factors should be able to make them up for you at a reasonable price.

Title: Re: 24v estate failed mot! economic viable repairs
Post by Mike H on Nov 23^rd, 2010, 1:35pm

on 11/20/10 at 12:32:20, ro284 wrote:

i can repair sills and replace tyres,

Is there rust as well then?

Title: Re: 24v estate failed mot! economic viable repairs
Post by ro284 on Nov 23^rd, 2010, 4:53pm

Hi Mike yes there is rust as well, in both sills and rear wheel arches, also a crack on drivers side chassis just where it sweeps up over the back axle, but it did not fail on the rust, just advisory, i had the chassis rust on my 2-3 estate also, (still got this waiting to do cylinder head crack) but that one was far worse!i made a shoe shape from the box section of a 4 inch metpost (made for fences) and got it welded up and coated black, with this one, when i change the tank i will get a plate welded over the crack.) it.s safer with no fuel around,
i am considering new sills and wheels arches. cheers Bob

Title: Re: 24v estate failed mot! economic viable repairs
Post by Mike H on Nov 24^th, 2010, 12:42pm

Well at least you can do your own repairs, which is something ;D