landykev · Nov 21, 2008

1) Picture of bulkhead. (this is solid as a rock but will it fail MOT) ?

2) Oil leek from ball area (How much to fix) ?

3) Tail of exhaust missing (How Much to replace) ?

4) Can this be welded ?

I suppose theres more faults, as I know nowt about cars.

Any help please
If anyone knows what a garage would charge for fixing the lot,would be helpfull.

Landy-ads · Nov 21, 2008

landykev said:
1) Picture of bulkhead. (this is solid as a rock but will it fail MOT) ?

2) Oil leek from ball area (How much to fix) ?

3) Tail of exhaust missing (How Much to replace) ?

4) Can this be welded ?

I suppose theres more faults, as I know nowt about cars.

Any help please
If anyone knows what a garage would charge for fixing the lot,would be helpfull.

Based on xperience i would say;

1) = not a fail
2) = FAIL, if the oil is getting onto the tyres, which it is. Drain the swivel down and put one shot grease in instead, clean up the area. Easy job
3) = Probable FAil. Fumes will collect under the vehicle which could be dangerous. Take it to an xhaust place if you don't fancy doin it yaself
4) = FAIL and YES it can be welded (ANYTHING can be welded on a Landy

) Should not be more than £50 for a garage to patch repair

If these are the only problems then u aint got much to worry about. I suspect tehre may bne others tho'......

landykev · Nov 21, 2008

Thank you very much for your reply
Regarding weld No 4 pic, it was intact till I put my thumb onto it then it all just broke away. Looks dangerous to me,would you not use the landy on the road till its done ???? thanks

fenby1976 · Nov 21, 2008

Your biggest problem is that rusted lower shock mount on the axle. Probably best to replace the axle with a good secondhand one.

landykev · Nov 21, 2008

Replace

is that expensive??

hughesy · Nov 21, 2008

No need to replace the axle. You can get new shock mounts for only a few quid to weld on. If you can do it yourself the seals etc to rebuild your swivels are about 15 quid a side. Exhaust parts are dead cheap from the likes of paddocks. I'd have a poke at that rust on the bulkhead with a screwdriver it might feel solid but it looks like a big hole in the making to me. Replacement panels are about 15 quid a side and a simple job to weld on. Your probably looking at a fair old bill from a garage but if you've got the time and the inclination they're all cheap to sort out.

Shifty1962 · Nov 21, 2008

Do you live near the coast per chance or has the motor been used for dunking a boat trailer?

The swivels are a defo fail. As previously stated cheapest option is drain and clean them up. Fill with a sachet of swivel grease and sort them out later when time and money allow. You need to clean all traces of oil otherwise it will fail.
Shock mount is also a probable fail. I've seen new axle casings on eBay for less than £25.
Exhaust will pass if not blowing anywhere else but looks ****e and probably will gas you.
Bulkhead is not a fail but does not look to have long left in this world. I once repaired one on a SIIa but in hindsight it would have been cheaper and quicker to replace the whole bulkhead.

fenby1976 · Nov 21, 2008

hughesy said:
No need to replace the axle. You can get new shock mounts for only a few quid to weld on.

Don't be tempted to use a small hobby 150 amp mig welder to do this, You'll need a proper heavy duty mig welder to get proper weld penetration on the axle casing. A small hobby arc welder could be used, but some good overhead arc welding skills will be needed unless you take the axle off.

Sean · Nov 21, 2008

nonsense - i've got a 150A mig and it would be more than capable for doing that axle weld

tis all about technique

fenby1976 · Nov 21, 2008

Are you sure about that Sean? I'm thinking that the axle casing must be 6mm thick or more, which is too much for a 150A mig welder.

Sean · Nov 21, 2008

i am positive - infact my old 130A used to be used for just that task

having a VERY good earth point VERY close to the weld is a must

fenby1976 · Nov 21, 2008

I'd just about trust my 150A welder doing a 6mm corner joint using 0.8mm wire, but not a T joint. Are you using thicker welding wire?

Trewey · Nov 21, 2008

I've got a pair of bottom shock mount repair brackets kicking around. You're welcome to them for 20 quid plus the postage.
I bought them to repair me old axle, but then got a Disco axle for a bargain price instead, so I don't need them.

Sean · Nov 21, 2008

0.6mm nice and slow feed so there's plenty of heat built up

the difference a good close earth point makes is not to be underestimated - if you've got a bad earth you could struggle to get good penatration on 2mm steel plate even with a 200A mig

fenby1976 · Nov 21, 2008

I've often wandered if I'm losing some power along the cable that runs from the house out to the workshop (50m).

gblow · Nov 21, 2008

it will fail on the exhust pipe

Landy-ads · Nov 21, 2008

If it hasn't dawned on you yet, then you need to think about buying a MIG welder if you are serious about keeping this motor running long term without taking out another mortgage.

Don't be scared - they are very easy to use with a little practice and come in handy for all kinds of other repairs, they are not even very expensive.

Go on, get involved

Grit Valve · Nov 21, 2008

PERFECT ANSWER BY LANDY-ADS what an i say

landykev · Nov 21, 2008

Would not know where to start with welding or repairs
Think your right though, I may sell it and cut my losses,
Any offers lads

Sean · Nov 21, 2008

landykev said:
Would not know where to start with welding or repairs
Think your right though, I may sell it and cut my losses,
Any offers lads

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