Re: VIN ???
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Well, it was October since I put the cover on my D for the winter after a good clean, so it was a joy to pull the cover off a couple of days ago to see it still lovely and shiny after dealing with life's little challenges in the interim this year.
Yes, it's that time of year for the MOT and I'm pleased to say that old faithful has passed again!
They noted very slight play in the front right wheel bearing and a slight misfire sound. I'll look into these very soon, but year old aged fuel might have attributed to this.
It wasn't plain sailing though, as when I first started the car after its layup, the clouds of fuelly smoke showed a very rich mixture. After diagnostics with a fuel pressure gauge, it was all down to my own control pressure regulator (, which is ironic considering how many I've fixed for others this last year). Fortunately I have a spare (that I usually bring to club tech events) so after swapping it, fuel pressures went back to normal and the engine is now back to normal again. It shows that they can seize after a long time of non use.
I'm still chuffed that it passed first time and that the LEDs I fitted from the club shop were still as bright as ever. This was the first time I've not had to clean up a lamp connector ever !
This year my D will get the love it deserves, even if it means finally opening the wallet. .
Yes, it's that time of year for the MOT and I'm pleased to say that old faithful has passed again!
They noted very slight play in the front right wheel bearing and a slight misfire sound. I'll look into these very soon, but year old aged fuel might have attributed to this.
It wasn't plain sailing though, as when I first started the car after its layup, the clouds of fuelly smoke showed a very rich mixture. After diagnostics with a fuel pressure gauge, it was all down to my own control pressure regulator (, which is ironic considering how many I've fixed for others this last year). Fortunately I have a spare (that I usually bring to club tech events) so after swapping it, fuel pressures went back to normal and the engine is now back to normal again. It shows that they can seize after a long time of non use.
I'm still chuffed that it passed first time and that the LEDs I fitted from the club shop were still as bright as ever. This was the first time I've not had to clean up a lamp connector ever !
This year my D will get the love it deserves, even if it means finally opening the wallet. .