StephenFord Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Left car in today as it just didn't feel right. He diagnosed a bit of play in the steering rack, nothing major and nothing that would fail an MOT, but when he parked car up in forecourt, he noticed car wasn't sitting right. On putting it up on ramp again, diagnosed a badly corroded rear subframe. Anyway, he has sourced a used subframe to be collected tomorrow, which he'll pressure wash and see if it's good enough to replace. Will swap over my brakes which are in decent condition. The joys of keeping an old banger on the road LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Can you supply photo of the bit that went so others know exactly where it might be vulnerable to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 3 hours ago, StephenFord said: Left car in today as it just didn't feel right. He diagnosed a bit of play in the steering rack, nothing major and nothing that would fail an MOT, but when he parked car up in forecourt, he noticed car wasn't sitting right. On putting it up on ramp again, diagnosed a badly corroded rear subframe. Anyway, he has sourced a used subframe to be collected tomorrow, which he'll pressure wash and see if it's good enough to replace. Will swap over my brakes which are in decent condition. The joys of keeping an old banger on the road LOL Not good well at least it's getting fixed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 minute ago, isetta said: Can you supply photo of the bit that went so others know exactly where it might be vulnerable to this Shouldn't be a problem when I eventually pick the car up, he often keeps the bits for me to show how bad they were LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Picked car up today and she feels great. I also posted a recent query on 'tracking' as my steering wheel was about 20 degrees off center - now, totally cured! The old subframe was that corroded & weak, that it exaggerated the negative camber giving the symptom of wonky tracking. My 'guys' opinion was I was 2 potholes away from a car collapse LOL Here are some pics of the old frame... Replacement now on car... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, StephenFord said: The old subframe was that corroded & weak It's not that bad !! Loads of miles left in that yet, you just wanted to waste money. you young yuppie 🤣 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizer Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Makes you wonder how it passed its last MOT without even an advisory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Tizer said: Makes you wonder how it passed its last MOT without even an advisory. Well, the last MOT was 12 weeks ago, alot can happen in 12 weeks 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 That is quite scary TBH one hard turn and the rest could of ripped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 That is quite scary TBH one hard turn and the rest could of ripped off. To be fair to my guy, once he had diagnosed the issue, he said he wouldn't let me drive the car again till it was repaired! Must admit, the drive home was fabulous, the car just felt so tight compared to what it was like, and such a joy having the steering wheel point straight ahead in the same direction as the car!. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, StephenFord said: To be fair to my guy, once he had diagnosed the issue, he said he wouldn't let me drive the car again till it was repaired! Must admit, the drive home was fabulous, the car just felt so tight compared to what it was like, and such a joy having the steering wheel point straight ahead in the same directions as the car!. Great to have somebody who can diagnose things properly and looked out for you safety. I used to love it when I added new suspension stuff/ bushes to my old car it would feel better each time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_bound Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 What was the cost to your wallet if you don't mind me asking, it looks like a big job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 What was the cost to your wallet if you don't mind me asking, it looks like a big job? I'm very lucky, I've had the same garage for 15 years, and he's the best I've ever used. Really meticulous, and a real petrolhead who has his own 2 x rally cars which he races. He sourced the replacement subframe (he has contacts everywhere!), picked it up, pressure washed it, had it wire brushed, and painted it. Then he mixed and matched the rear brakes making sure the best bits from both were used. (Dropped me home and collected me). £300 all in! There's an advantage not living in a big city LOL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_bound Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Sounds like you need to keep that guy on your side! I'd hate to think of all the cars that get scrapped unnecessarily because people go to the main dealer and the quotes come in more than the value of the car, when all they need is someone like that who can find the right solution at the right price. I know you will say that £300 is more than the value of your car, but a replacement isn't so still worth keeping it on the road for a few more years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, south_bound said: I know you will say that £300 is more than the value of your car, but a replacement isn't so still worth keeping it on the road for a few more years. Also, isn't that the ultimate in recycling, rather than buying a new car LOL St Greta would be proud of me (not!) 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_bound Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Yeah but its dirty petrol so best chuck it into a landfill. Then you go out and get a new one from dug up iron ore for the chassis, lithium for the batteries, oil to make the plastics and just plug it in to feel so good about yourself. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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