*Help* (Please!)

[kidkarter]

well that has be good ? haha taiterboy says he has calipers ? didn't see wether they need rebiulding or not though ?

[Anonymous]

...as I am sure it will be the caliper and not the cable.

SURE?
With statements like that you've got me thinking that perhaps you did the head gasket repair for her!   s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  
You are as wrong as you are sure!!!

I can feel a "told ya so" coming on from StuC.  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

[loadswine]

I don't want to stir things up, but I would still trust Matt to be correct.
In any case, hope it gets sorted rapidly Mel.  s;) s;)

[MelBee42]

Thanks. All I can tell you is that this mechanic told me it was most definitely not the handbrake cable at fault, and that replacing it has not fixed the problem or improved it. He said (something?!!) was pushed down really far and would have given the impression that the cable was seized.

[kidkarter]

hmmmm, did he leave the old cable behind by any chance mel ?

[StuC]

...as I am sure it will be the caliper and not the cable.

SURE?
With statements like that you've got me thinking that perhaps you did the head gasket repair for her!   s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  
You are as wrong as you are sure!!!

I can feel a "told ya so" coming on from StuC.  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

LOL
Now that's put a smile on my face. Thanks Bryan  :-) :-) :-)

[Vikface]

I hope you get things sorted soon Mel and decide to keep your 2?
Slightly off topic, but while we're on the subject of woeful experiences, does anybody know if Vikface ever managed to sort her problems with the yellow peril?

http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=36088&start=180

I did offer to remove her O2's and have a peek at the precats but I never heard back?

Vikface was on here yesterday - Still has her woes but is hanging on in there -Her situation is causing stress but it sounds as if she has the steel to go forward and get the trader by the jugglar (legally!- I hasten to add)

Hi Mel, I have only just caught up with your sorry saga   s:( s:(  I really do feel for you and I have been amazed by the generosity from all the guys and gals on here... Well done you lot!   s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:  

Ackers - Sorry I'm so lame   s:? :? s:?  I am most grateful of your kind offer, Thank you   s:D s:D   Hopefully we can sort something during the Windsor meet on Sunday?

As for my car... Well lets see if a 200+ ROC round trip doesn't use up all the sodding oil this time!! Grr...Then its back to Mr T's for them to tell me whats wrong with it. Then once I have a price, I can start the legal side of things...    s:crazyeyes: :crazyeyes: s:crazyeyes:  

Oh... Sorry for high-jacking this thread! x

[MelBee42]

OK, so unfortunately Rob can't get the wheel off. So I am looking for a rear off-side caliper which doesn't need a rebuild (wouldn't have the foggiest what that would involve!). Can anyone help?

[Anonymous]

Rear drivers side caliper in working condition is what you want.

[MelBee42]

I thought that's what I said!

[kidkarter]

taiterboy no good mel ?

[MelBee42]

I had a look but couldn't see anywhere where he said he had one. I'll try PM-ing him. Cheers.

[kidkarter]

yeah do that. he mentions calipers in his mr-s breaking (revised prices)  s:) s:)  thread on the 26 march so hopefully still there ? search for "rear calipers" in the private sale bit and you'll find it !  s:) s:)  he is up in scotland ?  s:( s:(

[Stephster]

Cost new if you can't find one is £67.50 + VAT. I only know this 'coz mine is being replaced whilst I am away this week !

[MelBee42]

I was quoted a lot more than that Steph - can you recommend somewhere I can get one from? I'm still going to hang on to see if I can get a second hand one as I can ill afford a new one, but it would be good to have an emergency plan B.

[Stephster]

It was through a friend - I will see him on Wednesday to collect my car back ( as am in Germany at the minute ) and inquire if he can get another one.

[MelBee42]

Thanks Steph.  s:) s:)  I have a week and a half to get it sorted before my current MOT expires. :/ I'll keep looking in the meantime. (Taiterboy only has front ones unfortunately)

[Anonymous]

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[kidkarter]

(Taiterboy only has front ones unfortunately)

dam it !   s:( s:(

[MelBee42]

Another brief update. Have found a second hand caliper from someone so am just waiting for it to arrive...

[Wabbitkilla]

Another brief update. Have found a second hand caliper from someone so am just waiting for it to arrive...

Good stuff ... fingres crossed for you Mel   s:D s:D

[uktotty]

Right - I have an update, and sadly it is not a good one.
Got a mechanic to fit the new handbrake cable today.
It has made no difference. The chap says it is without doubt the rear off-side caliper, not the hand brake cable, that is the problem.

FML.

Additionally he told me not to use K-Seal as he has seen it cause problems with blockages. He told me he's used Steel Seal quite a few times before and says it works.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Steel-Seal-permanent-gasket-cracked/dp/B004FTUBY2/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1333626054&sr=8-9


Ultimately this means another £100+ spent for no reason at all and I'm no closer to getting the car fixed.  s:( s:(  Sorry if I sound somewhat miffed, I'm pretty hacked off to say the least.   s:cry: :cry: s:cry:    Unbelievable.

So, a couple of questions...
1) Does anyone have a spare off-side rear caliper for sale? I can't afford a new one.  s:( s:(   How easy are these to fit?
2) Does anyone have any advice re: Steel Seal? Bearing in mind it's pretty expensive.   s:? :? s:?  

Thanks all. Need to get this sorted quickly really because both my sanity and the MOT have almost run out...!

I have heard nothing but good things about Steel Seal
Cheaper here  m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEEL-SEAL-HE ... 1433wt_952 m

I just replaced a rad in the trooper with a new one, flushed it, filled it and I still have loads of golden particles everywhere!
Steel Seal doesn't use that sort of stuff.

Steel Seal™ is a unique blend of several chemicals. Steel Seal™ is a clear formula that contains no fibrous materials or particles that could clog engine coolant passages. We don't rely on floating particles to do our job. Steel Seal™ relies on science and chemistry for its strength.

[MelBee42]

I have heard nothing but good things about Steel Seal
Cheaper here  m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEEL-SEAL-HE ... 1433wt_952 m

I just replaced a rad in the trooper with a new one, flushed it, filled it and I still have loads of golden particles everywhere!
Steel Seal doesn't use that sort of stuff.

Steel Seal™ is a unique blend of several chemicals. Steel Seal™ is a clear formula that contains no fibrous materials or particles that could clog engine coolant passages. We don't rely on floating particles to do our job. Steel Seal™ relies on science and chemistry for its strength.

Good stuff - thanks for this, Russ. Assuming that I can get it to pass its MOT I'll keep monitoring the coolant levels and if it looks like it's losing any I'll get some of this stuff. (Last thing I want is to cause more problems by blocking everything up!)

[uktotty]

Also don't forget

Money BACK Guarantee - Guaranteed to make a repair or your money back!

That's what they claim on their website!

[MelBee42]

Even better!  s:D s:D