Supercharging the climate with a XJR V8 - MOT Passed

[AutoshiteBoy]

What was the failed part?

[Hooli]

What was the failed part?

Not visible. The 'hinge' on the LH side for the backrest has play in it allowing the backrest to wobble & move back on that side. The whole section is welded together so no way to fix it quickly, or indeed see exactly what is wrong.

I'll keep the old frame & one day when I'm bored enough I'll grind the welds apart & have a look. I suspect a bushing in the reduction gear inside the hinge has gone missing some how.

[Hooli]

It's that time of year again to shop around for being ripped off the least over insurance.

My renewal came though cheaper than last year, only by about £15 but it still feels like a win, at £445. Confused got that down to £350 & there is a scheme via the IAM that promise to beat any price with Cornhill which has come out at £330. Considering the first year I got this car I couldn't get it under £500 that feels cheap & includes Class 1 use for work.

I'll try a few classic places but I think I'll struggle as it's my own car & I want business on it.

[AutoshiteBoy]

Insurance is just a form of gambling.

[Hooli]

That you never win at.

[AutoshiteBoy]

Which is why I don't bother.

*just joking..

[Hooli]

I noticed a structural failure today when walking past the car.

The structural duck tape had come off the rear corner. I've treated it with krust and replaced the tape. I will have to get it sorted one day.

No pics as my phone won't upload them, who runs this place?

[DodgeRover]

I'm using aluminium speed tape as used for patching holes in aircraft hulls, it works well even in the British climate.

[PhilA]

That you never win at.

Depends on the way you look at it.
You've managed to reduce your coverage cost to less than I pay in a month, so you came up all cherries and a ringing bell right there.

Phil

[AutoshiteBoy]

I'll scrap it for you if you like?