long drive, what can I do to make sure ill make it?...

[ScottieJ]

They do make some odd noises when the tcase is in neutral and you do that, no sj transmission is quiet to be honest due to the lack of sound deadening. Have you had it up to any sort of speed yet? I wouldn't worry about it as long as it has fresh oil and its at the correct level.

[Edweird]

It's not abnormal. There's virtually no sound deadening as Scott said, plus virtually all small manual gearboxes are noisy. It's because they are thinner 'skinned' and lighter than larger gearboxes and of course autos are completely different.

I know from first hand experience that you can hear the input shaft free spinning in old Metros, Maestros, Novas, Corsas and Astras much the same as that. I usually sit with my foot on the clutch when I'm not moving anyway, just out of habit.

[Jay18]

thanks lads! im quite confident on the MOT now as ive done a bit more work today, if she fails then it can only be brakes or emissions... hopefully they wont fail it because of the dripping oil, was thinking of putting duct tape over the slot in the gearbox since people do that when they fit axle and gearbox breathers...

[Edweird]

I think they can only do advisories for oil leaks. That's what mine got anyway.
The MOT is a test to see if a car is safe rather than how good a condition it's in. The emissions is for environmental damage obviously.

[Jay18]

okay, then its all down to the engine being good on emissions...

[Edweird]

okay, then its all down to the engine being good on emissions...

That's what it always comes down to. Have a little faith and take a screwdriver.

[Jay18]

okay, and im guessing a screwdriver for tuning the carb? and i believe she can pass i really do hope she does anyway because then ill be taxing and insuring it and itll help me with the start of my new life with my girlfriend, i am really relying on my zuk for that...

shes had alot of work done to her and now she is almost finished, just the paintwork to finish, fit my CB back into her, new CB antenna as i dont want a mag mount anymore, and some lights here and there...

here she is waiting for the MOT day..

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[Edweird]

She looks really smart. I'm liking your take on the bumper.

[Jay18]

thank you, ive done alot to her, and i still need to trim them arches back on the front, will get that done when i get her outside my house, ive got her nearly how i want it, just needs things like cd player wiring in and some speakers fitted...

a bit more carpet inside to make it all cosy and id be happy to keep her for another 3 or 4 years, then maybe upgrade to a jimny im not sure yet...

[Edweird]

then maybe upgrade to a jimny im not sure yet...

WHAT?!?!