tmarryat

Good evening all,

I purchased a Robin Hood S7 Sierra based (Mk1 I believe) last October. It has been off the road for around 3 1/2 years and the previous owner was converting it to a track day car (mostly just removing bits!). I've been working on it since attempting to get it road worthy again and I think I'm almost there so thoughts have turned to the MOT itself.

This is my first kit car, and the first car I've worked on to any degree so I'm hoping you can assist with a couple of questions. Firstly, is there any particular areas or checks to make prior to taking the car to the MOT station (other than checking the wheel nuts are tight!). I've been reading through the MOT testers guide online but I'm sure there's advice from veterans.

Secondly, where do people advise the MOT is done? I have a council MOT station close by, or the usual high street garage chains (National and Mr Clutch come to mind) or a couple of private garages.

Thanks in advance.

Good morning all,

After removing a particularly stubborn drum from my RH S7 in order to renew the driveshaft gaitors, the drum brake shoe struts/brace has broken. This part seems to go under a number of names so tracking it down has been an issue and I've drawn a blank at the usual places. The rear axle is a '84 Sierra 1.6 and the original part was Ford part number 6096077 if that helps anyone. I've put photos below of the broken part and circled where it is located in the brake system.

Has anyone got one kicking about in their spares box or know somewhere i may be able to source one from?

Much appreciated

Thomas