HI,
I'm in the process of building an FF LWB and was wondering about the engine cage that surrounds the engine and if it is a requirement for an MOT or not?
I've seen a few of them for sale without this but i can't find any info on it.
Any help will be very much appreciated.
Thanks
No.
Been through 13 MOTs without one so far, various different places, never even mentioned.
Quote from: Luddite on October 20, 2015, 12:55:18 PM
No.
Been through 13 MOTs without one so far, various different places, never even mentioned.
Great! Thats awesome info. Thank you.
Engine Cage not required, but I think its heavily frowned upon somewhere if your engine is exposed and you do not have a belt guard fitted, or for something to prevent arms / fingers from getting too close. For that purpose, a rear cage would suffice if your belts are exposed.
;)
Quote from: Dave DND on October 20, 2015, 01:32:13 PM
Engine Cage not required, but I think its heavily frowned upon somewhere if your engine is exposed and you do not have a belt guard fitted, or for something to prevent arms / fingers from getting too close. For that purpose, a rear cage would suffice if your belts are exposed.
;)
I was planning on covering the belt anyway. I was more curious about the hot exhausts but the FF has quite a big bum so the majority of engine parts hide under the shell.
No cage helps the wallet.
Hi Jimmy,
I've got a LWB with no cage. And never had any issues. Do have the fan guard as the other said well worth one of those.
The only issue I ever had with not having a cage was when someone rear ended me at low speed. Fortunately they hit the exhaust and just broke the join by bending it. Fixed that by tying the exhaust to a lamp post and rocking the buggy forwards.
Quote from: Roadrunner on October 20, 2015, 03:29:26 PM
Hi Jimmy,
I've got a LWB with no cage. And never had any issues. Do have the fan guard as the other said well worth one of those.
The only issue I ever had with not having a cage was when someone rear ended me at low speed. Fortunately they hit the exhaust and just broke the join by bending it. Fixed that by tying the exhaust to a lamp post and rocking the buggy forwards.
I've got quite a few engines and gearboxes lying around so I'm happy to take that risk.
Hehe