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Andyb

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mot fail
« on: 04 April 2008, 17:19:10 »
hi guys me car has just failed its MOT :(
needs a new coil spring nsf and 4 brake pipes
total cost inc labour and vat £200

right has advise that the front os shock has a very slight leak so will need replacing next year how much would i be looking at for a replacement pair
thanks in advance
Andy
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Re: mot fail
« Reply #1 on: 04 April 2008, 17:23:21 »
New springs and new shocks are easily doable yourself .... but I've never done brake pipes, especially on an ABS/TC equipped car so I can't comment on them.

I can't check any TC prices for you as the site is still down

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Try andyc ??
« Last Edit: 04 April 2008, 17:29:08 by entwood »
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Re: mot fail
« Reply #2 on: 04 April 2008, 17:23:54 »
About £45 each plus vat from Vx on TC, for the front skocks.
Metal brake pipes are as cheap as chips to have made if you have a good little car shop near you ;)
« Last Edit: 04 April 2008, 17:24:26 by Dazzler »
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Re: mot fail
« Reply #3 on: 04 April 2008, 17:35:52 »
hi guys thanks for coments
decided to let the garage repair the car for 200 priced the spring up at just under 50 +vat  so with the cost of the pipes and new fluid i didnt think it was to bad
but i think i will get my self ready for next year and do the f shocks mysef in the summer
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Re: mot fail
« Reply #4 on: 04 April 2008, 17:45:24 »
If I'm not mistaken ... shouldn't springs always be replaced as pairs ??

Same with shock absorbers ??

Or am I misreading your post ??

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Re: mot fail
« Reply #5 on: 04 April 2008, 17:56:37 »
mot bloke said only need to replace one as there wont be a lot of difference but with shocks he said both would need to be changed as the fluid changes over the years
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Re: mot fail
« Reply #6 on: 04 April 2008, 18:04:26 »
Should be changed as a pair really.
As its the front spring thats broken it would be wise to have the shock replaced too as all the stripping down work is exactlly the same :-/
Thats what i would do anyway.
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Re: mot fail
« Reply #7 on: 04 April 2008, 19:54:17 »
Would suggest that ANYTHING that affects the potential handling of the car be replaced in pairs - springs, shocks, discs, pads, wishbones etc - whilst related but slightly more distant items can be done singly, such as drop links, wheel bearings etc.   :y
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Re: mot fail
« Reply #8 on: 04 April 2008, 23:12:40 »
shocks should be changed in pairs

as for the brake pipes i have found a set on line of braided stainless steel ones all round for £45 might be worth a look
http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/store/product.php?productid=16719&cat=1366&page=1
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