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leafy springy thingy ques
Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:20 pm
by zippy500
Just jacking up the car to check the brakes. While the back was jacked up I noticed that 1 on the clamps that wraps around the leafs to keep them togther is rusted/broken.
I dont really want to replace the leaf springs.Can these small clamps be replaced.?
Will they be Ok to put through for a MOT as they are?
Many Thanks
Andy
Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:43 pm
by minor_hickup
Do you mean the U-bolts? If so these need to be replaced for an MOT, or just road use! You should be able to change it in situ.
Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:09 pm
by bigginger
Nope, the bands that are wrapped around the springs themselves. They are replaceable, but AFAIK only by ones from another spring (which I've done) or fabricating replacements (which I haven't). No idea over the MOT though - I'd have thought they'd be a fail if they weren't there.
Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:16 pm
by zippy500
yep its the bands that have split.
Can these be bought?
Sorry to sound 'thick' but whatis 'AFAIK'.
Cheers
Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:25 pm
by Welung666
AFAIK = As Far As I Know
Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:40 pm
by rayofleamington
These tend to fall off / rust off as the springs get old. I've never had an MOT fail from rear springs on any of the cars I've had, despite some of them being in a dreadfull state.
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:53 am
by RogerRust
Did the springs start off with bands at all junctions? - I've never seen a car with a full set.
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:20 am
by plastic_orange
Usually 2 at the front of the spring (in front of the centre point), and 1 at the rear - or other way round if someone has fitted them that way.
Pete