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Post by Jerry & Di on May 9, 2012 15:44:44 GMT
as he's about the only left on here interested in oily bits  Just had a clean MoT, just replaced the NSF wheel bearing; exchanging wheels yesterday noticed both top front ball joints had wear - after the MoT  Anyway, one came off easily as it was the NSF and had been replaced in 2008 ish, the other was original dated 02 - at 70k+ Just shows how replacements are c**p, and that the original TRW stuff wasn't all that bad. I guess careful driving helps - avoiding bad holes etc, but still been driven enthusiastically |
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Post by Ken & Clara on May 9, 2012 17:42:30 GMT
Oy- Ken is interested in the oily bits!!!!
As for c**p replacement parts- that is nothing new for us. We have had that problem with the midget for years and have taken to refurbishing original parts where ever possible and making parts; I can see us going the same way with the TF!
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Post by Jerry & Di on May 9, 2012 18:47:39 GMT
Oy- Ken is interested in the oily bits!!!! As for c**p replacement parts- that is nothing new for us. We have had that problem with the midget for years and have taken to refurbishing original parts where ever possible and making parts; I can see us going the same way with the TF! Erm, note about the only one left  Where are you Pete.....................................? |
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Post by petevick on May 10, 2012 7:53:33 GMT
I'm here, been busy ripping a bathroom out and reinstating it....which I'm still on with !! Could be that the OE one was UK made, replacement will not be from UK as we don't manufacture any more  |
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Post by shakermaker on May 10, 2012 10:52:34 GMT
And me!! I've had my hands in the oily bits of cars and motor bikes for as long as I can remember. As an old bald fella now I might not know much about my TF, because I haven't yet had too many problems with it. Also fiddling around with cars in the cold and wet doesn't have the same appeal as it used to. By the way Ken and Clara, I bought a `74 RWA Midget in 1976. A great car and I think the only car which I regret selling. Unfortunately it was a little small for a pregnant wife and a pram. Cols |
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Post by Jerry & Di on May 14, 2012 11:44:05 GMT
I'm here, been busy ripping a bathroom out and reinstating it....which I'm still on with !! Could be that the OE one was UK made, replacement will not be from UK as we don't manufacture any more Well, get on with it and get in that car |
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