New buyer 1850 HL auto - battery replacement

[Carsreunited]

Kwik fit don't do MOT's (Which is just as well). They would fail every car on tyres exhausts and brake system!<br>
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I don't know Leicester but if there are any garages that sell older cars, just ask them where they get their cars done. <br>
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[SprintV8]

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Some Kwik Fit's do MOT's, <br>
Just the larger one's mind.<br>
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Search the yellow pages or http://www.Yell.com<br>


<p>1980 Dolomite SprintV8 (Soon to be shoehorned with a 360bhp of TVR AJP V8 Pumping Alloy !)<br>
2002 Citroen Xsara 2.0 HDi Estate.... Part's delivery Vehicle.<br>
They laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at them because they are all the same!)<br>
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[Carsreunited]

A friend of mine used to be the manager (They call them 'Partners') at the one in Hendon and that was the largest in the SE. It was a few years ago though. Just never seen one myself that does them. Wouldn't trust them to do it fairly as I say.<br>
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[kirstycat20]

No - it wasn't a Kwik fit. I'm takin her to Dave's Auto Services <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> The man on the phone sounded nice enough - I asked him if they did repairs in case she needed any and he just said well we'll just wait and see about the MOT first - she might be fine. If she does end up needin a lot of repairs then I'll shop around I think.

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[alun n]

Best thing to say is "My boyfriend will be doing any repairs; he's a mechanic" (even if he isn't) as that relieves the vested interest in them failing it for something that doesn't actually need doing. If they still fail it then is the time to ask about them doing the work...<br>
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We all sound nice enough on the 'phone...<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START : --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/ohwell.gif ALT=":"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[dollybird72]

<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>We all sound nice enough on the 'phone... <hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br>
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Yeah and over the net too! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[Jon Tilson]

Try Karl Dandridge Triumph...<br>
07729 300163<br>
Specialises in all Triumphs<br>
Top bloke...Coventry area so not far from Leics.<br>
Jonners

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[1300dolly]

if any parts are needed for mot give a shout on here first as most parts can be got cheaper or if you are lucky free (as ive just found out ,nice bloke that ken<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> ) from one of us or be pointed in the right direction.<br>
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Justyn

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[kirstycat20]

She failed on the following:<br>
- Steering system excessively tight. <br>
-Nearside track rod end ball joint has excessive play<br>
- Centre exhaust system mounting does not fully support the exhaust sysytem.<br>
- Offside rear brake pipe inadequately supported.<br>
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Apparently the last 2 things are easy to fix.<br>
The track rod end ball joint tho - will that need replacing with a triumph specific part? are they easy/expensive to get hold of?? <br>
They're not quite sure wots up with the steering - need to do a more thorough check.<br>
Theres also an oil leak from the auto gearbox system, which Ive been told could be nothing big or more sinister. . .<br>
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Any comments on any of the above would be much appreciated!!!<br>
Thanks!

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[tinweevil]

- Steering system excessively tight. <br>
Grease the rack and see if it frees up, worst case - new rack - £70 plus fitting plus tracking (£35 ish)<br>
- Nearside track rod end ball joint has excessive play<br>
8 quid ish plus half an hour to fit. If they take care you won't need the tracking done.<br>
- Centre exhaust system mounting does not fully support the exhaust sysytem.<br>
Dunno offhand.<br>
- Offside rear brake pipe inadequately supported.<br>
Probably a bracket missing, probably a couple of quid from wins or less from someone here. Fitting could get expensive as brake lines tend to resist coming apart. If you are lucky and they are patient & skilled should be under an hour.<br>
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Shouldn't be too bad.<br>
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<p>1978 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/704">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Blue, a bit tetley.<br>
1972 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/754">Spitfire IV</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> No name, in bits.<br>
1968 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/705">GT6 II</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Little blue, nice!<br>
1973 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/755">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> VA41, seriously tetley.<br>
1980 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/864">Dolomite 1500HL</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Orange, current daily drive.</p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p206.ezboard.com/bthetriumphdolo ... nweevil</A> at: 25/5/06 3:32 pm<br></i>

[Jon Tilson]

Tight steering can be caused by partially seized universal joints on the steering column intermediate shaft. 1500's are prone to this because of the proximity to the exhaust., but sometimes 1850's can get this fault if left standing.<br>
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Try greasing the rack first. If no joy Im sure one of us will have a spare shaft.<br>
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Jonners

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