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Roger Routledge
Experienced User
Username: ringarolls

Post Number: 14
Registered: 10-2015
Posted on Sunday, 05 June, 2016 - 03:32 am:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Hi All
My Shadow is booked in for it's MOT early next week.
While I was looking for anything obviously wrong underneath I spotted a slight wetness around the driveshaft clip, the smaller one.
Upon inspection there is a pin hole in the rubber boot next to the clip.
My question, is that part of the MOT inspection,I know it is on front wheel drive cars the CV joint.
I will replace the boot but that will take time and it would be nice to get the MOT done without cancelling.
Thanks for replies.
Roger
SRH 26250
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Bob Reynolds
Grand Master
Username: bobreynolds

Post Number: 396
Registered: 8-2012
Posted on Sunday, 05 June, 2016 - 09:33 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

If it's only a pinhole, clean the area up and spread a bit of dirt over it, and he probably won't even notice it.
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Hubert Kelly
Prolific User
Username: h_kelly

Post Number: 198
Registered: 3-2012
Posted on Monday, 06 June, 2016 - 08:11 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Rodger, haven't done this myself, but wondered if I experienced same,.. would a bicycle patch solve same. Ie sand slightly, apply glue, then patch.
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Carl Heydon
Frequent User
Username: car

Post Number: 91
Registered: 2-2004
Posted on Monday, 06 June, 2016 - 08:48 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

I have said it before but was scoffed at, Sugru!
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Bob Reynolds
Grand Master
Username: bobreynolds

Post Number: 398
Registered: 8-2012
Posted on Monday, 06 June, 2016 - 09:54 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Personally, I would be wary of doing that because it will draw attention to a bodged repair. And the tear will look much bigger than just a pinhole.

I can't say whether a bodged repair would mean a fail though. It's a risk either way.
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Mark Aldridge
Grand Master
Username: mark_aldridge

Post Number: 307
Registered: 10-2008
Posted on Monday, 06 June, 2016 - 10:44 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

If it is a pinhole, clean up and seal with a smear of Silicon sealant. My Shadow ran and MOT 'd for a couple of years like that, until I had time to repair it properly.. Ensure there is the correct amount of oil in the joint regularly.
Mark

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