Hate to ask... Friendly MOTs?
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Hate to ask... Friendly MOTs?
Hello all,
I've been having a nightmare trying to get my car through its MOT, its been off the road since July.
Everything is perfect apart from the emissions. I've just been let down at the last minute and I'm kinda stuffed.
I've spent over an hour going through the search results on here, dating back to 2011, but still no certain answers
Can anyone suggest (Via PM) an extra special, friendly MOT garage that may be able to help.
I am based in Hertfordshire, so home counties area is good. Need to get it done by Wednesday.
thanks
I've been having a nightmare trying to get my car through its MOT, its been off the road since July.
Everything is perfect apart from the emissions. I've just been let down at the last minute and I'm kinda stuffed.
I've spent over an hour going through the search results on here, dating back to 2011, but still no certain answers
Can anyone suggest (Via PM) an extra special, friendly MOT garage that may be able to help.
I am based in Hertfordshire, so home counties area is good. Need to get it done by Wednesday.
thanks
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Whats your emissions failure data..someone maybe able to help. ..I had my scoob off the road for almost 3 years..and the emmissions were through the roof! Turned out the main culprits were the lambda sensor and coolant temp sensor
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Sadly, Time and money, as always, is against me.
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If you need a cat , i might be able to help, can get it delivered for Weds, but it will cost a bit more.
https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...-exhausts.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...-exhausts.html
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Penetrating spray and just the 22mm ring spanner Got it sorted. Came off in one.
I've been messing around with stupid o2 sockets, they're a bit pointless, and rather expensive.
Also, the direct OEM denso sensor isn't a direct fit. had to rewire the bloody thing.
Although, riddle me this; In my quest to remove the O2 sensor, my heat wrap got wd40/penetrating oil on it. As a result, when the car is up to temperature, it smokes. Quite a bit. Not massively, but you know its there.
Am I likely to end up in a fireball of death as a result? Or will cooking it off be ok?
I've been messing around with stupid o2 sockets, they're a bit pointless, and rather expensive.
Also, the direct OEM denso sensor isn't a direct fit. had to rewire the bloody thing.
Although, riddle me this; In my quest to remove the O2 sensor, my heat wrap got wd40/penetrating oil on it. As a result, when the car is up to temperature, it smokes. Quite a bit. Not massively, but you know its there.
Am I likely to end up in a fireball of death as a result? Or will cooking it off be ok?
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If you need a cat , i might be able to help, can get it delivered for Weds, but it will cost a bit more.
https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...-exhausts.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...-exhausts.html
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You need some of that engine cleaner stuff mate, know a few lads that put it through there cars when it's been really high on emmisons and it's sorted them out.
Use the full bottle with only like a quarter of a tank though..
Strong smelling stuff but cleans
Use the full bottle with only like a quarter of a tank though..
Strong smelling stuff but cleans
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Well after replacing the parts I earlier mentioned (along with spark plugs) I took my scoob for a good boosted run ..I got my hydrocarbon emmissions down from 273 to 65! Not bad for a days work ;-)
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So it was safe to say I drove it like I stolen it ;-)
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Well, I finally have it sorted. I think I found the friendliest of garages and got the MOT done last night.
All gone through with an advisory of rear pads getting low. Which is fine, I can handle that.
Emissions are perfect.... not sure why
Thanks everyone for the advice and help. It's much appreciated.
All gone through with an advisory of rear pads getting low. Which is fine, I can handle that.
Emissions are perfect.... not sure why
Thanks everyone for the advice and help. It's much appreciated.
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Friendly MOT station Hertfordshire ?
Hi Looking for friendly MOT station around Hertfordshire area North London + any small independent Garage or one man band mechanic good with scoobies ? Cheers J
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