I seem to be having a translation problem between AU English and US English.
What are split pins?
Is the bumper stop the part marked as number 42 in this diagram?
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Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Marjorie
> Richards
> Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 12:14 AM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Please help me get back on the road (A nightmare scenario at
> the vehicle inspections office)
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I just bought my first roadster and have been driving it for the last 2
> days. My wife and I were very impressed with the car and we both agreed
> that it is a "keeper". Anyway, since my registration was due in 3 days, I
> thought I would get the car re-registered at the registration office. This
> require an identity check. The inspector proceeded to inspect the chassis
> number, engine number etc. He noticed that one of my front wheels was
> protruding a little bit. He then got the car up the hoist and this is what
> he came up with:
>
> (1)Split pins missing (2)Top and bottom ball joints, (3) left hand bumper
> stop missing (4) right hand tyre (front) protruding (5) to supply report on
> front end.
>
> He then gave the car a defect notice. I was in shock to say the least. An
> identity inspection that now requires a full road worthy inspection. What
> to do now? I paid for most of my savings for the car and the repairs seems
> so serious and expensive (even though the car looks so immaculate). Anybody
> please give me some help as to what exactly might be the problem. I
> measured the chassis from corner to corner and it is square. Both tyres are
> of the same make and type as also the wheels. Am I a victim of an
> overzealous inspector? I can't help feeling this as he had a smirk on his
> face as he stuck the yellow defect notice. He suggested that I sell the car
> even though I won't get much for it as it is classed as defective. I can't
> help feeling stupid about this. Somebody help me. If anyone can give me
> advice as to what part is interchangeable with other datsun parts especially
> with points 1, 2, 3 on the defect notice would be a lot of help. Any hints
> on why my car has the right side front wheel protruding? Thanks guys.
>
> Feeling very sorry at the moment,
>
> Mark
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