Valandile 2 Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) Edit: Passed the MOT, thanks to @ZMANALEXfor the parts and to Simon from Nis-Tec garage in Swansea for taking this on and doing a great job. Spent 3 days drilling out all the bolts and doing other bits of work. Back on the road and loving the Zed again Hey all, had some bad news on my MOT and now I'm without my Z I'm not sure how this wasn't picked up in previous MOT's because there's no way this has rusted like this within 12 months. I would have changed this before it got this bad if I knew. I've tried searching for existing posts but I don't know the name of this part. I have a few questions if anyone can help as I'm a bit stuck. What's the name of this part? (The W bracket/brace at the rear underside). Anyone stocking it or able to recommend a site? I've heard that getting car parts is difficult with COVID delaying shipping from abroad. Any recommendations of who can do this type of work in South Wales? Anyone had a similar problem? The MOT garage said they wouldn't do this type of work and they don't know how far the rust has spread. Edited Sunday at 10:47 by Valandile Update Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valandile 2 Posted October 17, 2020 A little research done, I think I need the rear lower 'W' brace and Kidney Braces, do you have a price for these and are they in stock @ZMANALEX ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ebized 2,164 Posted October 17, 2020 Best to pm Zmanalex, rather than chance he sees your posts 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey_S 48 Posted October 17, 2020 Where in South Wales are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azurez33 65 Posted October 17, 2020 Yes that’s the W brace the two kidney braces and the panel that goes behind the fuel tank, all are easy enough to remove and shouldn’t be bank breaking to replace I did one recently Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azurez33 65 Posted October 17, 2020 Rust won’t have spread any further just that panel and the braces usually go badly like that as zmanalex warned me! The brace and kidney braces are a fail the panel above it isn’t because it’s bolted to the body Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valandile 2 Posted October 18, 2020 15 hours ago, Mikey_S said: Where in South Wales are you? Hey, I'm in Cardiff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valandile 2 Posted October 18, 2020 13 hours ago, Azurez33 said: Rust won’t have spread any further just that panel and the braces usually go badly like that as zmanalex warned me! The brace and kidney braces are a fail the panel above it isn’t because it’s bolted to the body That's a relief to know it's been done, thanks for sharing the photos. I was a bit worried because the MOT station said they've never worked on a Z before so they have no idea how bad it is. Mind you it's the same where ever i take my Z all the mechanics say they've never worked on one before so it's always a new problem for them and they are all unsure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey_S 48 Posted October 18, 2020 49 minutes ago, Valandile said: Hey, I'm in Cardiff. I usually take mine to Simon in Nisstec but its in Swansea. Lockdown will bugger that plan 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azurez33 65 Posted October 19, 2020 On 18/10/2020 at 11:11, Valandile said: That's a relief to know it's been done, thanks for sharing the photos. I was a bit worried because the MOT station said they've never worked on a Z before so they have no idea how bad it is. Mind you it's the same where ever i take my Z all the mechanics say they've never worked on one before so it's always a new problem for them and they are all unsure. Haha no worries mate I was the same but then @ZMANALEX gave me the guidance and saved a massive pain in the butt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valandile 2 Posted October 19, 2020 On 18/10/2020 at 11:53, Mikey_S said: I usually take mine to Simon in Nisstec but its in Swansea. Lockdown will bugger that plan Good to have them on my list anyway. I don't know many good garages and I'm willing to travel, cheers mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,043 Posted October 20, 2020 I don’t think there are many decent garages in the area any more tbh Certainly none that I would trust tbh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valandile 2 Posted October 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, Ian said: I don’t think there are many decent garages in the area any more tbh Certainly none that I would trust tbh I've only ever found the one garage that I can trust for MOT and servicing but they are too small to take on any job that needs more than a day really. I always bump into people who say "my mates got that car" and I've never found a mechanic that's said "I've worked on one before". I've seen you all driving around Cardiff, I imagine everyone has turned to DIY as you said Ian, lack of trust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azurez33 65 Posted October 21, 2020 Where are you based mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valandile 2 Posted October 21, 2020 45 minutes ago, Azurez33 said: Where are you based mate? Cardiff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valandile 2 Posted November 21, 2020 That's two garages in Cardiff that have turned down the job to replace the w bar and braces... going to try Niss Tec next and possibly Horsham Developments if Niss Tec turn it down. Couldn't find any other recommendations on here for South Wales. Am I going to have to say goodbye bye over some rust? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShortPaul 748 Posted November 21, 2020 Horsham developments for definite would supply and fit one for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZMANALEX 2,643 Posted November 21, 2020 New OEM "W" bracings and the end kidney brackets are all in stock including the required hardware . Good to go same/next day. Just drop me a PM if I can help further. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azurez33 65 Posted November 22, 2020 Jesus, it’s not a bad job at all, I was originally a bit worried to start with but honestly took me a couple of hours to sort the whole thing for @Monkey1983 , you should try telling them it’s literally about 4 nuts and 2 bolts to remove it and you only need to re fit the new kidney braces and w brace and you’re golden Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
