Failed MOT, doing own fix up

MathewS · 23 May 2007 at 21:34

Hey guys,

My Ford Escort LX (1996) failed it's MOT yesterday, and it going to cost more than i can afford at the moment, the labour anyway.

How easy or difficult is it to change,

the rear shock absober/damper
the front suspension arm
brake pipe

I'm just wondering if I can save the money, im pretty technical minded and can usually do stuff like this on my own, I just really need to know if its possible to do on a driveway?

MathewS · 23 May 2007 at 21:43

im not sure about the brake pipe, i have one of those big books about the car back home, basically gives instructions ect. but because i dont have it on me i just wanted to check.

So can it be done on the driveway then?

On the mot sheet, it says offside front brake pipe excessivly corroded, so im not sure

MathewS · 23 May 2007 at 21:50

nope, im guessing its the solid one then.

think its a good idea to get the parts from the garage that did the mot?

MathewS · 23 May 2007 at 22:03

I'll get that book tomorrow night, and then see what its going to take for the brake pipe.

Doing the shocker and arm will cut the estimated cost in half so that always good

Thanks guys, ill let you know how I get on with it

btw, whats the yellow chalk for?

MathewS · 26 May 2007 at 23:33

hey guys, ive not had chance to do it yet, been way too busy with work.

what tools will i need to get this done properly? i dont want to get half way through and realise i cant do the rest, lol. will i be able to do this with a normal jack?

ive been thinking that maybe the more expensive option is the best way. but if i can do it myself and save the money i will.

MathewS · 27 May 2007 at 19:14

so maybe a good idea to get down to halfords or somewhere similar to get the tools to do it then?

both of the rear shocks need replacing so its not a problem about different wear on each side.

would a normal jack be up to the job? as in the one that usually comes with the car?