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Author Track Rod End HELP
Jonster
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Registered: 17th Oct 03
Location: Chester.... Drives: Clio Sport 16v.. XBL: Jono2445
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17th Jun 04 at 13:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

My car just failed it's MOT on the drivers side Track Rod End

I have bought a new one from Vaux, and have a Haynes handy, how hard is this to change?

I know I need to have the tracking re-done afterwards, but is this a job I can do myself?

Cheers! Jon
DJP
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Registered: 27th Oct 02
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17th Jun 04 at 13:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

piece of piss... jack up, wheel off, adjustable spanner, off and on (keep an eye on what thread the old one was screwer up to, i'd recommend using a bit of tape.) The hardest bit in my opinion is getting the end out of the fitting it sits in, unscrewing it is a piece of piss.

once you're done, go to the garage and get the tracking done.
Jonster
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17th Jun 04 at 14:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Right, update:

Vaux wanted £60+ to fit the track rod end

I phoned my mate (who's a mechanic) for advise, and he said bring it down, I'll do it (for a pint!)

Tracking has just been done, and car has passed on the re-test

Damn Vauxhall £38 for a track rod end
JJ
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17th Jun 04 at 15:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

wow, thats was quick, all that in 2 and a half hours....
Jonster
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17th Jun 04 at 17:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by JJ
wow, thats was quick, all that in 2 and a half hours....


tell me about it, busy day!

 
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