Modifications and insurance
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Good, good.
Very thorough test, I congratulate you on A+ emissions and engine cleanliness.
Any idea how I should conduct these tests on other cars ?
You seem to be very familiar with the terms and conditions...
And without even reading them...
NutJob is full of shoite.
A+ clean shoite though: he's tested it himself
A+ clean shoite though: he's tested it himself
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I read some other insurer's T&C in the earlier part of the thread. It can be inferred what is contained in my insurer's T&C. It would be the same carp, different wording perhaps to avoid copyright issues?
However, I searched and searched and also read the t&c of my insurance but I couldn't find anything saying that using oem parts needs to be reported to insurance as modification.
And you've failed to produce any evidence of this nonsense.
As said, if that was true, oem parts would cease to exist.
I bet at least 50% of cars on the road now (probably more) have oem brake pads, spark plugs, filters, etc.
Are they all uninsured???
The T&C says so. You failed to read thread.
Where???
Enlighten me.
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They don't say what you think they say.
Not many people, if any, are likely to follow your advice. I hope
You are definitely hoping. You could be out of business if people decide to read their T&C.
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Unlikely, I do mechanical servicing and repairs, not performance or upgrading parts.
Even the bodywork guys often use pattern parts, with the full knowledge of the insurers.
try again.
After analysing the leak some more, I believe I found the cause. The cover clamp bolt is designed to bottom out leaving a precise gap between the cover and the engine. If there is any shrinkage in the gasket, warpage on the cover or debris on the bolt, a leak then results. The entire mating surface of the previous china gasket was soaked in oil, suggesting the cover-engine gap being too large, a shrinkage happened, or gasket manufacturing slightly off. This appears to be a problem even with people using dealer gasket. The problem is most likely a design flaw, or a designed trap that insists on both the gasket and the cover being perfect in measurements. This is not appropriate for real world conditions.
The solution is a thicker clamping washer to reduce the cover-engine gap. The OE washer is 1.47mm thick x 22.71mm OD x 10.04mm ID. The standard M10 washer sizes are 20mm OD or 25mm OD. These are available in 2mm thickness and in stainless steel. The OE washer is a tight fit. So, the 20mm will have to do. 15 washers are needed and can be bought from china for 3-4 £.
The solution is a thicker clamping washer to reduce the cover-engine gap. The OE washer is 1.47mm thick x 22.71mm OD x 10.04mm ID. The standard M10 washer sizes are 20mm OD or 25mm OD. These are available in 2mm thickness and in stainless steel. The OE washer is a tight fit. So, the 20mm will have to do. 15 washers are needed and can be bought from china for 3-4 £.
What is this discussion on OEM parts being a problem for the insurance?
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer. The car maker specifies and several companies make the parts accordingly. Many car makers do not make their own parts anymore but only assmble parts to make a car. These companies then send the parts with the car manufacturer's logo to the factory and the parts are fitted on the production line. The same OEM companies also use the specification given by the car maker to make " aftermarket " parts with their own logo on to the exact same spec.
So, no modification at all!!! No insurer is interested what logo is on the parts as long as they are safe.
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer. The car maker specifies and several companies make the parts accordingly. Many car makers do not make their own parts anymore but only assmble parts to make a car. These companies then send the parts with the car manufacturer's logo to the factory and the parts are fitted on the production line. The same OEM companies also use the specification given by the car maker to make " aftermarket " parts with their own logo on to the exact same spec.
So, no modification at all!!! No insurer is interested what logo is on the parts as long as they are safe.
Very few manufacturers, make all the parts in their vehicles - I would go so far as to such none of them do. Parts production of many parts is often quite specialised.
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