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Has to be one of the worst designs ever. Good news it was still in one piece and no debris in the oil, but changing that belt must have been a massive job - well done.

Wet belt change on my transit motorhome. Thankful that there were zero signs of deterioration and associated debris Old belt. Oli pump gauze clean as a whistle! New belt and tensioner fitted.

Please explain how this benefits me…

Surely not!

Yep. it really is that simple.

I was at Piper Cams and Exhausts today collecting something non-Westfield related but absolutely stunning!! These items jumped into my car and mugged my credit card on the way... Fast road cams, vernier pulleys and followers for a Silvertop Zetec... should let a few more ponies out... Just have to work out how you fit and time them in now...

Thanks Martyn for all your help on this!

Fair enough. It had escaped me that you had that background 😁

Exactly, what do you know 😂 I'll ask a load of random people on the internet!

My advice is given as an MOT tester, MOT tester trainer, MOT manager, MOT manager trainer, and 50 years of MOT experience!

Thanks David I’m willing to try almost anything!

There's been a long standing thread on piston heads, "ask an mot tester" or somesuch, where mot testers answer unusual mot queries, usually pretty helpfully. You could maybe head over there and ask how you can deal with this. https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=1828627&p=158 David

I'll have the wheel nuts! Regards Simon

Autocross-season has started.

Yanosik, isn't that an app as opposed to a bit of hardware?

Thanks Martyn The tester in question did ask me to provide the SVA certificate to clarify the engine fitted (which I don’t have) he said I could get a duplicate copy or even have another SVA test done as it would only cost me £30!? If I was to appeal the decision is it likely DVSA would apply a ruling in my favour and then could I use this as evidence going forward for future MOTs? ( it would be nice to have an easy long term solution to this so I don’t have to keep arguing the point every year) many thanks

That is mostly correct. Just a couple of points:- 1. It is always the presenters responsibility to prove criteria affecting the test ie. what engine was fitted at IVA? 2. Following the flow chart will direct the tester to ask what age of engine was fitted at IVA, and if it were pre 1st Aug 1995, then a non-CAT test is required. With regards to point number 1, as this is a kit car, who could give irrefutable evidence of what engine was fitted and what age of engine? As a tester, what can I ask for, a letter from the original builder? I could write that for you, or anyone could, it is not really valid is it? What I'm saying here is that it is unreasonable to apply a strict burden of proof when there is so much scope for doubt. When talking to other test stations just be confident in stating that the engine fitted is pre 95 and it was fitted at IVA. If they are resistant, try another one! Don't forget that you can ask for the reasons why you are being refused/declined a test to be put in writing on a CT30 form. This can be appealed via a VT17 form with DVSA to get a ruling on it. Once you start mentioning the appeal details most test stations start cooperating!

two different people! Carl does have an FW tub!

Usual time and place, this Thursday, the Golden Pheasant, Plumley; 7.00pm if eating, otherwise around 7.30pm. See you there!

No thanks.

Garden hose not included.

Thanks so much Martyn and everyone for your help with this, so just to clarify if I talk to another MOT station show them the V5c to highlight no emissions standards or special notes are listed on it so they are forced to use the flowchart to the point where there is no exact match on the car in the EGA or Emissions book so they have to do a non cat test? Also when it comes to the debate on the engine age the manual doesn’t actually say that either me or the tester has to prove the age of the engine either! Is this correct? many thanks all much appreciated

Monthly meet for a natter and a pint, usual venue, The Crown Inn Bridport DT6 4AX from 19.30. Usual informal format, come and go as you please.