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viento sva pass today
kenton - 16/4/08 at 05:48 PM

1st time pass for another viento today!
The only thing that needed an on the spot fix was to put nut covers on the starter solenoid terminals.
All thats left now is the dvla bit, ive had a home inspection already so it should be easy and quick (i hope).
When i registered my robin hood they insisted on me going away and getting an mot.
A very happy day!!
kenton

darrens - 16/4/08 at 05:50 PM

bonza!!!!!!!, nuther one ont road!!!!

nice one sir!!!

pictures ????

[Edited on 16/4/08 by darrens]

Paul (Notts) - 16/4/08 at 05:55 PM



Will you be going to stoneleigh ?

Paul

edit - just looked at your location - may be a bit of a long drive.

[Edited on 16/4/08 by Paul (Notts)]

Edit - may have to upgrade to a larger engine soon as every one else seems to have a bigger one

[Edited on 16/4/08 by Paul (Notts)]

NeilP - 16/4/08 at 06:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Paul (Notts)
Edit - may have to upgrade to a larger engine soon as every one else seems to have a bigger one
[Edited on 16/4/08 by Paul (Notts)]


Some of us do just fine thank you - If I'm honest I don't think I could afford the petrol if I went bigger.

Nice one Kenton - Hope you're plated and out for a blat soon.

kenton - 16/4/08 at 06:16 PM

I will take some pics tomorrow evening, off out now to celebrate.
If its dry i will drive up to the show for one day, need to buy wiper system.
Yes its a long way but there will be many fuel stops to break the journey!!
The following weekend its another long trip to grantham for a sprint track day.
kenton

jollygreengiant - 16/4/08 at 06:19 PM

Well Done Kenton.

We look forward to seeing you at the shows this year.



Enjoy.

saigonij - 16/4/08 at 07:34 PM

nut covers on the starter motor terminals??? are you serious???

what was her reasons for that? Are they now looking for nut covers on everything?

Well done though, thats excellent news

phil4521 - 16/4/08 at 08:38 PM

well done, hope to replicate later this year.

LBMEFM - 16/4/08 at 08:56 PM

Well done Kenton, I look forward to the day mine passes, have a good summer.

wilkingj - 17/4/08 at 09:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by saigonij
nut covers on the starter motor terminals??? are you serious???

what was her reasons for that? Are they now looking for nut covers on everything?

Well done though, thats excellent news


Its to stop the main battery lead shorting out to anything flapping about in the engine bay.
Simple Safety device. Its on all cars.
Live unfused terminals are a fire hazard.


Well done on another Viento completed.
Looking forward to seeing it at a show.


saigonij - 17/4/08 at 10:11 AM

good point, although i would have never have thought about putting one on.

wilkingj - 17/4/08 at 10:18 AM

quote:
Originally posted by saigonij
good point, although i would have never have thought about putting one on.


You always put a condom on a "Live End" dont you

Often not thought about, and its an easy for a fire to start if its not insulated, and especially in an accident.

Make sure all Live terminals are not bare or exposed. As you righly say, a lot of people dont give it a thought.
Car electrics is considered as a black art by many, and people tend to overlook small things.
After all you cant actually see those Volts and Amps lurking up the cable