More findings from YVS.....
Bit of history. As this shell was previously a breaker, Peter had used the n/s/f chassis leg to repair a different MR2's crash damaged front end. This was not a problem, as there were plenty of other breakers to rob another chassis leg off.
However, considering I paid Peter to jig up and weld the chassis leg to my car and seal it, it appears the job was never finished.
Here is a picture of said chassis leg from underneath with absolutely no weld in place along the bottom whatsoever. Just completely missing:
Shocking. This has now been rectified, as it should have been the first time round.
In addition to the above, the sill patch that Peter welded in. I mentioned before that the repair was poor. Well these pictures speak for themselves:
The weld is peppered with holes along the underside of the panel. As a result, this has started to rust.
Regarding the subframe bolt:
This has been investigated. The reason for the 3 washers is simple. It's a bodge. The subframe bolt is cross threaded and will only tighten so far. So Peter has used 3 washers to pack it out.
Next up. Another finding which is outright dangerous:
This is the n/s/r arm. Notice the 2mm angle grinded slot straight through the bracket?
Presumably, an attempt to cut off a stuck bolt, but ended up going through the bracket instead. Basically, there is now nothing stopping the rear arm tearing through the bracket, and is only held in by the clamping force of the nut.
I can't say whether Peter made this cut or it was already there. However, given the fact, my polybushed rear arms were transferred from my tintop when the car was built, the fact that Peter would have seen this cut in the bracket and done nothing about it is simply shocking.
More finger tight bolts were also found with the seats that were fitted by sbits. Seems to be a common theme here!
There is light at the end of the tunnel though, and today the car has just gone straight through an MOT.
Huge thanks go to YVS.
While the Japspeed is off, I may well replace it with the Blueflame system I have too.
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Now there's a good idea Yorkshire mr2 meet
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Glad you're getting it all sorted.
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Thanks guys.
Thanks also to pistol pete for cleaning up this thread and splitting the relevant posts to the trader feedback section.
Right, updates!
The car is now rust free, solid and MOT'd till May 2018 with no advisories
Obligatory pics of work done:
o/s/r sill and inner arch all welded up and undersealed:
Mid sill patch redone and undersealed:
Front chassis leg now fully welded and undersealed:
Few more bits and pieces to sort on the car, then it will be 100%
Can't thank YVS enough for turning this car around.
Thanks also to pistol pete for cleaning up this thread and splitting the relevant posts to the trader feedback section.
Right, updates!
The car is now rust free, solid and MOT'd till May 2018 with no advisories
Obligatory pics of work done:
o/s/r sill and inner arch all welded up and undersealed:
Mid sill patch redone and undersealed:
Front chassis leg now fully welded and undersealed:
Few more bits and pieces to sort on the car, then it will be 100%
Can't thank YVS enough for turning this car around.
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I mean... looking good, solid, non deathtrappy
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Lovely looking interior in that photo.
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Now just enjoy it bud...
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Dale_V wrote:...
Dale_V wrote:I mean... looking good, solid, non deathtrappy
Madabout wrote:Lovely looking interior in that photo.
benjo wrote:Looks mint pal top work
MR2 Turbo Boy wrote:Now just enjoy it bud...
Cheers lads, comments appreciated!
As mentioned earlier, few bits and pieces to sort out, then time to enjoy the car! Looking forward to some nice sunny b-road blasts with the roof off. Not had the T tops off in a year. Last time they were out was Le Mans 2016!
Not much else I can think of doing with the car now......hmmmm, deja vu there me thinks
Only thing that springs to mind at the moment are some new rear tyres, and swapping the Japspeed exhaust for the Blueflame, as previously mentioned.
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and............ a nice big Garrett
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Glad she's sorted and back on the road!
Your knob polishes up well..
Your knob polishes up well..
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Dale_V wrote:and............ a nice big Garrett
I had a feeling that was coming
Magic Beans wrote:Glad she's sorted and back on the road!
Your knob polishes up well..
Why thank you sir!
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Glad to see the repairs done properly, and on a plus point, you've found out by looking rather than finding out at 120+MPH on a 'private road'!!!
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Glad to see how this is turning around Craig, I am really glad you decided to take it to Simon. It's just a shame that you are only now getting a car in the condition it should have been. Hopefully I'll get to see it soon also mate. Enjoy
As far as I am aware mate haha
benjo wrote:Isn't M1 a private road
As far as I am aware mate haha
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benjo wrote:Isn't M1 a private road
Last time Craig put his toe down on the m1 he ended up at Barnsley magistrates , which led to him being a bus w4nker for a brief period
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Dale_V wrote:benjo wrote:Isn't M1 a private road
Last time Craig put his toe down on the m1 he ended up at Barnsley magistrates , which led to him being a bus w4nker for a brief period
Lmfao
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