MOT failure help
08-17-2017, 01:52 AM
#1
MOT failure help
So my S2k just failed MOT...
couldnt have come at a worse time as im going away on holiday soon and having a few other problems just means i have a very limited budget for the next month or so
I was just wondering what the best/cheapest way to solve these problems are:
n/s/r shock absorber - would anyone buy a single one second hand or would I have to replace the pair or rears?
lamda sensor - mechanic told me it was the 'pre-cat' sensor. does this make a difference as I can only see one variation online?
also needs a little bit of welding which I am getting sorted but its all eating away at my budget!!
any help will be appreciated
Thanks
couldnt have come at a worse time as im going away on holiday soon and having a few other problems just means i have a very limited budget for the next month or so
I was just wondering what the best/cheapest way to solve these problems are:
n/s/r shock absorber - would anyone buy a single one second hand or would I have to replace the pair or rears?
lamda sensor - mechanic told me it was the 'pre-cat' sensor. does this make a difference as I can only see one variation online?
also needs a little bit of welding which I am getting sorted but its all eating away at my budget!!
any help will be appreciated
Thanks
08-17-2017, 03:05 AM
#2
Bummer dude.
Shockers - eBay or here, probably have to buy a set of them. Circa £100 x4.
Lambda Sensor - Primary/Upstream is the one that controls fueling. Check Rock Auto, they are cheaper plus you can get the NGK/NTK Oem equivalent which has the right switching rate for the S. Its important to get the right one £100
Welding - Find someone decent. Hard to say dependant on job.
I'd guess if you pay someone to do all the work for you, you'll be looking at around £500/600 for parts and labour.
Shockers - eBay or here, probably have to buy a set of them. Circa £100 x4.
Lambda Sensor - Primary/Upstream is the one that controls fueling. Check Rock Auto, they are cheaper plus you can get the NGK/NTK Oem equivalent which has the right switching rate for the S. Its important to get the right one £100
Welding - Find someone decent. Hard to say dependant on job.
I'd guess if you pay someone to do all the work for you, you'll be looking at around £500/600 for parts and labour.
08-17-2017, 03:18 AM
#3
Thanks for the reply
I am hoping to get a decent set of coilovers when i can afford them so thats why I just want to get one or a pair of shocks if I have to just to get it through the MOT rather than replace the lot
I am hoping to get a decent set of coilovers when i can afford them so thats why I just want to get one or a pair of shocks if I have to just to get it through the MOT rather than replace the lot
08-17-2017, 05:23 AM
#4
Where are you FD? I have a full set of MY99 that is sitting in a box...cheap cheap!
08-17-2017, 07:04 AM
#5
08-17-2017, 08:21 AM
#6
I'd just buy a used pair of dampers someone's already taken off of their car. The OEM shocks are actually very good quality and I was impressed how well judged they were when I first got my S.
As for the pre-cat lambda - personally, I'd buy brand new from Honda but if I was on a budget, a brand name (bosch for instance) through Eurocarparts would be what i'd go for. Remember to buy the appropriate spanner from halfords to install it - I forget how big the spanner is but it's particular to Lambda sensors. The sensor is (from what I recall) mounted at the front of the cat.
As for the pre-cat lambda - personally, I'd buy brand new from Honda but if I was on a budget, a brand name (bosch for instance) through Eurocarparts would be what i'd go for. Remember to buy the appropriate spanner from halfords to install it - I forget how big the spanner is but it's particular to Lambda sensors. The sensor is (from what I recall) mounted at the front of the cat.
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08-22-2017, 12:14 AM
#8
Look on Lings Honda with Your Reg number for correct spec for your MY year & car 
