what to do MOT and rust....

Post Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:55 pm

Hmmm not entirely sure what to do. Got MOT and TAx due in oct and I know there is a fair amount of work to be done, list as below.

Tie rod end
control arms (both of)
two tyres
1 bulb...
Rust.....
Think everything else is not to bad really.

My main issue is the rust, not sure if it will fail or not though, i'll explain.

I think the main concern is some on the drivers side in the engine bay. Its not on the wheel arch but the flat bit (with holes in it) close to the engine. I think its only paint coming off, but not sure how deep it is. I this a load bearing area? will it fail?

Its further than 30cm away from the strut mounting, is this the important distance?

As you will be aware, is poinless me doing thte control arms/ tie rods if there is too much rust.

I suspect a preMOT coming on....

Post Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:09 pm

I think i know where you mean..mines going in the same place and i think it is a problem for the mot

Is it a hole or just crustyness?

Post Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:52 pm

they commonly go on the passenegr side bulhead close to the fuse box area, starts cracking due top load and cornering lots of forces i fink, sure mOt check here>?

Post Mon Sep 19, 2005 4:08 pm

yeh mines cracked under the fuse box.. whats the best way to repair that?

Post Mon Sep 19, 2005 4:10 pm

sorry, not offering advice about the potential tin-worm problems, but with the stress forces of hard conrering starting to take their toll on teenage E30's does this make a good case for the strut brace?

Post Mon Sep 19, 2005 4:12 pm

nah all seam to be fine by the bulk head.

Its just bit that i described earlier, small bits on the front panal (the bit that holds the bonnet)

There is also holes behind the headlights on the inner wing so to speak, not near the main bits though.

Post Mon Sep 19, 2005 4:15 pm

A strut brace could make things worse, by stiffening it in another area, thus making the weeker area more suspectable to damage.

If its dead its dead,

Post Mon Sep 19, 2005 4:21 pm

cut and weld in new metal i guess nick, anyone else actually done this ?

Post Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:35 pm

Gwynleym10 wrote:A strut brace could make things worse, by stiffening it in another area, thus making the weeker area more suspectable to damage.

If its dead its dead,

strut brace actually helps...... spreads load evenly

Post Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:55 pm

Where abouts are you?
If your near Bedford i could have a look

Post Mon Sep 19, 2005 6:31 pm

I'm in london, so not that close really, but thanks for the offer!

Any MOT testers in london?