Recent content by Knucklehead

Yeah Dave, had my doubts it was the shocks as fitted a fresh set and nothing improved. Have had a chance for a closer look and it’s clear the 2 bolt heads on rear DS mount have been contacting the body. Not sure why body mount rubbers on that side have compressed compared to the PS but will be...

Yeah Frank, I replaced the gearbox mounts last year when fitting new clutch so they are good. I think Andy has hit the nail on the head. Looking at the body mounts I noticed the very rear mount DS has 2 bolt heads that have been clearly hitting the body. The mount on the opposite side I can...

Apologies for slow replies, didn’t notice this thread was still going. Where I live is different to the Mainland regarding MOTs. We can’t just go to any garage testing centre like I used to do when lived in Leicester years ago. Instead there are government run centres around the country that...

Thanks, certainly worth checking the rubber body mounts. Will get my young fella to drive it at w’end and I’ll get in the back like u mentioned. Might at least give me an idea what area it’s coming from. Cheers.

Baffled by this one. Got a good heavy pry bar on all the rear bushes and nothing out of the ordinary. Same with all associated nuts&bolts. It has to be something substantial contacting given the bang through the cab. Very odd only happens when the rear axle does a quick down/up movement on...

Thanks for thoughts fellas. Never thought might be some failed bushes or even a rusty mount hidden under all the waxoil. It’s good at hiding problems. I’ll get a good pry bar on the rear end and see if anything gives. Thought maybe exhaust but the waxoil would leave its mark and too heavy/loud a...

Just to finish off this thread, I did push the government department that regulates the MOTs over here to tell me what action they planned to take regarding this specific clown but they would only say how seriously they are taking the matter. I'm sure. Its very much a case of protecting their...

Was wondering if anyone on the forum has had a similar problem with their rear suspension. Quite a few years ago now I fitted the Pedders 2" heavy duty lift kit to the 80 and back then if I hit a big enough pothole there was an almighty metal contacting with metal bang. As it happened rarely...

Another company worth a look is https://www.ssg.asia/ Used them a few times recently for high price items. I find with all these dubai/japan companies its best to gather a good list of items so the savings offset the high freight charges. Also its luck of the draw if get clobbered with import...

Yeah Frank, my full beam indicator is fine and MOT reports where I am are a bit different than the mainland as there are no real tick boxing its more a summary of minor/major faults and braking efficiency etc. I should have posted up the MOT failure as he had put the regulation it related to. I...

He was very young and full of his own importance. I stood for a good 20 minutes arguing that my truck does not have a dipped beam indicator just to have him recite what road rule says it must. I knew he was full of crap but i drove home half convinced I’m maybe wrong. Anyhow by the time I’ve...

Thanks for your replies guys. I thought I was losing my mind. This means war. Unfortunately in NI the MOT centres are government run but first thing tomorrow I'll be lodging a formal complaint with the civil service clowns that run these tests and the MOT tester personally. I will also...

Hi, Been a long time since I posted on the forum but thought I would share a really odd time at the MOT today. I young fella is trying to fail my 93' cruiser as he can't see an indicator on the dash for when the headlight dipped beam is on. Had my cruiser since 2010 and only remember a High...

Hi Tim, no not something I’ve had to replace - yet. Think would help you if create a new post with relevant title as I have no doubt some of the guys on here will know the procedure. By the way, spent most of my adult life living in WA before returning to the glorious Irish climate! Miss the...