56 replies to this topic

[minilee94]

Can't go infront of grill oh we'll it's bolted in place now so it's staying out lol

I spent about half hour trying differant places yesterday
And it wouldn't go anynwere due to the hoses

[Icey]

Also what the standard oil pressure switch colour of wire I'm sure is black and white

 

It's white with a brown stripe.

White with a black stripe is for the tach.

[minilee94]

Okay cheers

[johnR]

You may fall foul of MOT with a cooler mounted in  front of the grill now I'd imagine because of the projections unless you cover the edges?

JohnR

[johnR]

Has no-one tried modifying the front panel under the bumper and fitting an oil cooler there, like a Cobra? Would look much neater - have to move the number plate of course.

JohnR 

[minilee94]

I don't see my car failing an mot with the cooler were it's is now

[Alex_B]

I don't see my car failing an mot with the cooler were it's is now

It wont as it doesnt have any protruding edges 

[minilee94]

I was guna say there is a fair few things in that engine bay that will do more damage than and oil cooler.

[cambiker71]

You may fall foul of MOT with a cooler mounted in  front of the grill now I'd imagine because of the projections unless you cover the edges?

JohnR

 

It won't, sharp edges or projections have to be from damage or corrosion, user modification isn't an MOT failure in this case.

[cal844]

You may fall foul of MOT with a cooler mounted in  front of the grill now I'd imagine because of the projections unless you cover the edges?
JohnR

 
It won't, sharp edges or projections have to be from damage or corrosion, user modification isn't an MOT failure in this case.

Yes it is a failure!!

[Alex_B]

Edit- didnt read properly! 

 

Edited by Alex_B, 27 April 2014 - 07:44 PM.

[minilee94]

Why is it a failure then

[minilee94]

The cooler don't stick out of the grill

[cambiker71]

 

 

You may fall foul of MOT with a cooler mounted in  front of the grill now I'd imagine because of the projections unless you cover the edges?
JohnR

 
It won't, sharp edges or projections have to be from damage or corrosion, user modification isn't an MOT failure in this case.

Yes it is a failure!!

 

 

20 odd years in the motor trade, ten of them running an MOT station tells me it isn't...

 

Taken from the inspection manual   http://www.motinfo.g...m4i00000001.htm

 

Information

 

The inspection of body condition applies to all vehicles and includes body components such as bumpers,spoilers and mirror housings.

 

Method of Inspection

Examine the body work for excessive corrosion or damage resulting in sharp edges which are likely to cause injury

 

Reason for Rejection

A sharp edge or projection, caused by corrosion or damage,which renders the vehicle dangerous to other road users,including pedestrians.

[cal844]

Well if there is a modification (oil cooler) which has a sharp edge then yes it is a failure as is a damaged bumper