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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #30 on: 09 February 2025, 18:35:47 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2025, 18:24:02
For the extra couple of quid, complete track rod assemblies.

The labour time for replacing the whole thing with new will be about the same as messing around swapping individual bits.

And by the same logic applied to bulbs, if one needs doing, then you can pretty much guarantee that the rest won't be far behind.

I am now DG thinking of going down that route. :D ;)
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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #31 on: 10 February 2025, 15:55:14 »
Help please!

I have found a local garage, that I often use for tyres, who can do the job for a third of that quoted by the Vx dealership.  However, they cannot source the part from their normal suppliers, but will fit the parts I acquire from Autodoc.

Trouble is I am nervous about ordering the part as there seems to be a number available from Autodoc, even though they match the parts to my Omega.  Can someone confirm please that the following is right given the MOT description of "Track rod end ball joint OFFSIDE"  ..... https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ridex/8094967
Does right equal "Offside"?

I know the manufacturer is a good one, but is that the right part please? ??? ???

I am not as confident as I used to be, and don't worry about giving your advice, I can show the part once received to the fitting garage and return to Autodoc if necessary.  I will, as usual, pay for Autodoc to check the match with my vehicle.  Many thanks :-* :-* ;)

If I also purchased .......https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ridex/8094919 would I be replacing the nearside track rod, which would mean I have a complete set for the repair?
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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #32 on: 10 February 2025, 16:39:09 »
Yes if they are the same as the estate as that’s what comes up for mine too get the pair now they’re on offer.
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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #33 on: 10 February 2025, 16:56:12 »
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 February 2025, 16:39:09
Yes if they are the same as the estate as that’s what comes up for mine too get the pair now they’re on offer.

Thanks. :y  Yep, bought both and will properly have them both fitted if the fitting price stays thin line, respectively, as quoted this afternoon by Protyre, my second regular garage for the old girl! ;D ;D ;)
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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #34 on: 10 February 2025, 17:32:35 »
as i mentioned earlier and DG mentioned too it would have been easier to just buy the full units . that was you know you have a good free moving adjuster .
then for the time it takes is there not a local oof member that would just pop it on for you for free ? the  its just a case of tracking adjustment
i know i would help a member in this way and im sure im not alone in my ethic ?
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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #35 on: 10 February 2025, 17:50:59 »
Quote from: cam.in.head on 10 February 2025, 17:32:35
as i mentioned earlier and DG mentioned too it would have been easier to just buy the full units . that was you know you have a good free moving adjuster .
then for the time it takes is there not a local oof member that would just pop it on for you for free ? the  its just a case of tracking adjustment
i know i would help a member in this way and im sure im not alone in my ethic ?

Thanks, but we are short of OOF mechanic's in this part of Kent ::) :D ;)  In any case, the price the local Protyre outfit is going to charge me for just 1 hours labour and tracking is so good I cannot be bothered to muck around.  I will now be enjoying their free coffee in the warm! 8) :D :D ;)

As for the whole assembly, I am not sure what that really is.  I have now purchased the two track rod ends, but what else is there please? ??? ???

 
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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #36 on: 10 February 2025, 20:16:37 »
the two track rod ends are joined by a threaded sleeve. its this that can often be seized . a complete rod assembly is all 3 bits . ( two joints and the sleeve with nuts bolts and clamps )
hopefully yours might not be seized and we might be worrying over nothing !.
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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #37 on: 10 February 2025, 20:41:09 »
Lizz has ordered the complete deal for a great price look at the links
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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #38 on: 10 February 2025, 20:42:15 »
It’s all new two ends per side👍
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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #39 on: 10 February 2025, 20:43:56 »
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 February 2025, 20:41:09
Lizz has ordered the complete deal for a great price look at the links

Yes, I think I have, but I am still feeling uncertain about all of this Raeturbo. Silly, but this proves I am getting older! ::) ;( ;(

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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #40 on: 10 February 2025, 20:48:00 »
You’ll be ok😎 don’t forget these were selling for double 5 months ago👍
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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #41 on: 10 February 2025, 20:48:53 »
Quote from: cam.in.head on 10 February 2025, 20:16:37
the two track rod ends are joined by a threaded sleeve. its this that can often be seized . a complete rod assembly is all 3 bits . ( two joints and the sleeve with nuts bolts and clamps )
hopefully yours might not be seized and we might be worrying over nothing !.

Thanks for your observations cam in head, but given what I have purchased what else is there please? Can you post the link to Autodoc and the missing part from Ridex?  Many thanks if you can :D :D ;)
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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #42 on: 10 February 2025, 20:51:35 »
You’ve already got them Lizz look at the pics
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« Reply #43 on: 10 February 2025, 21:02:01 »
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 February 2025, 20:51:35
You’ve already got them Lizz look at the pics



Ah, right.  Just shows how I am now confused ::) ::) :o

Thanks for your support :-* 8) ;)
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Re: Another MOT Pass
« Reply #44 on: 10 February 2025, 21:24:51 »
No probs mate👍
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