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I Was VB · 23-07-2010, 02:20

Birra advice just to check over the motor before we partake in the event, to my shame i let the powersteering fluid run dry (hadnt checked it in 70,000 miles!!) and it had to happen with a fare on board!! Started making alot of groans and moans, (the car not the passanger!)

Topped up and is fine, but just check over the basics.

Keep in mind that were doing 1200Km in a reasonably short time it pays to be mindfull of the mecanical side of things!

Gary ITR · 23-07-2010, 19:46

Yup as I said in the General thread I have mine booked for a top to toe inspection and am renewing the brake fluid along with an oil change and a few other bits n' bobs

I Was VB · 24-07-2010, 02:51

Well went out working in the Carina tonite, and half way down the Naas rd the same craic happend, now its in the mecanics for a replacement steering rack and powersteering pump!!

Ah sure i dont like money anyway!!

Getting it back tomorrow hopefully!!

Gary ITR · 28-07-2010, 15:16

I broke mine but it's fixed now

draffodx · 28-07-2010, 15:28

Mine has squealing brakes

Gary ITR · 28-07-2010, 15:30

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Originally Posted by draffodx

Mine has squealing brakes

Did you get new discs and pads fitted?

stealthyspeeder · 28-07-2010, 15:39

mine is getting its new front wheel and aligment and tracking done as we speak....

draffodx · 28-07-2010, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Vag

Did you get new discs and pads fitted?

It was supposed to have new pads fitted less than a thousand km before I bought it, but they only started squealing a couple of weeks ago.

Only seems to happen on light braking.

Gary ITR · 28-07-2010, 17:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by draffodx

It was supposed to have new pads fitted less than a thousand km before I bought it, but they only started squealing a couple of weeks ago.

Only seems to happen on light braking.

Ah now Donal it's an ST, you should only be stamping on the brakes at the last second

draffodx · 28-07-2010, 17:23

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Originally Posted by Dr.Vag

Ah now Donal it's an ST, you should only be stamping on the brakes at the last second

If only, this is Ireland, you have to be aware of the idiot driving behind.

Hopefully I wont run into the back of anyone over the weekend now after saying that

knifey_spoonie · 28-07-2010, 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by draffodx

It was supposed to have new pads fitted less than a thousand km before I bought it, but they only started squealing a couple of weeks ago.

Only seems to happen on light braking.

Sounds like they need a gud slop of copper grease

23-07-2010, 02:20	#1
I Was VB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ballygoaskmebollix Posts: 1,505 Adverts \| Friends	Car Checks Birra advice just to check over the motor before we partake in the event, to my shame i let the powersteering fluid run dry (hadnt checked it in 70,000 miles!!) and it had to happen with a fare on board!! Started making alot of groans and moans, (the car not the passanger!) Topped up and is fine, but just check over the basics. Keep in mind that were doing 1200Km in a reasonably short time it pays to be mindfull of the mecanical side of things!

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23-07-2010, 19:46	#2
Gary ITR Hosted Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,665 Adverts \| Friends HMod: OTG	Yup as I said in the General thread I have mine booked for a top to toe inspection and am renewing the brake fluid along with an oil change and a few other bits n' bobs

24-07-2010, 02:51	#3
I Was VB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ballygoaskmebollix Posts: 1,505 Adverts \| Friends	Well went out working in the Carina tonite, and half way down the Naas rd the same craic happend, now its in the mecanics for a replacement steering rack and powersteering pump!! Ah sure i dont like money anyway!! Getting it back tomorrow hopefully!!

28-07-2010, 15:16	#4
Gary ITR Hosted Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,665 Adverts \| Friends HMod: OTG	I broke mine but it's fixed now

28-07-2010, 15:28	#5
draffodx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Meath Posts: 13,843 Adverts \| Friends	Mine has squealing brakes

28-07-2010, 15:39	#7
stealthyspeeder Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: On the Register Posts: 4,153 Adverts \| Friends	mine is getting its new front wheel and aligment and tracking done as we speak....