VW LT35 - HORSEBOX - ADVICE NEEDED PLEASE

[hollie6464]

Hi,

Advice needed.

I am looking at purchasing a really really old (1989) VW LT35 horsebox.

It has just been MOT'd and came out with 3 advisores:

1. Slight binding to rear brakes - the seller said this is due to the new brakes, pads and shoes. I have no idea if this could be true?? If not do you have any opinions on what could cause this/cost to resolve
2. OSR brake pip has corroded - Any ideas on the cost to replace this and any potential problems which may arise as a result
3. Play to the OSF wheel bearing - Again any ideas?

If anyone has any advise even if its DO NOT TOUCH THIS LORRY please feel free to leave me your opinions.

[onesickpuppy]

1989 is not 'really, really old' in horsebox terms!

That lot shouldn't cost too much, find a friendly local mechanic. I reckon less than a couple of hundred quid unless there's a big surprise in there somewhere.

Can you get the seller to knock a few hundred quid off to cover it?

[morgrp]

All sounds easily sorted but budget at least a few hundred quid unless you're doing the work yourself - mot wont highlight serious engine problems so be careful

[Flatinfourth]

From lots of experience.... Important stuff with all supposed lightweight horse boxes- what's the box floor really like? What does it weigh empty? What's the loading ramp like? By the way Most of them are at the limit with a 13h pony on board. If those questions are answered ok then the MoT stuff isn't too bad in the hands of a good local horse box mechanic.

Good luck!

[Willy Nilly]

hollie6464 said:

please feel free to leave me your opinions.

Get rid of the horse - no need for a ropey old 'oss box. Win win.