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gawsworthboy
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Front Wishbones
« on: Oct 8th, 2008, 1:49pm » |
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Hi, just failed an MOT on wishbone wear...can these be repaired or does anyone have a set for sale ? Seems a lot of metal to throw away for just a ball joint replacement and Fords seem to cost a fortune for what they are....cheers.
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joe-satch
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Re: Front Wishbones
« Reply #1 on: Oct 8th, 2008, 3:46pm » |
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as far as i know gawsworthboy...they cant be repaired..only replaced as a complete unit.  ...did you fail the mot on both wishbones??..
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gawsworthboy
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Re: Front Wishbones
« Reply #2 on: Oct 8th, 2008, 5:24pm » |
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Hi. yep...failed on both fronts...1997 2.3 16 valve ghia...done 160K though so I cant complain.....just seems daft to have to replace the entire wishbone part.
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joe-satch
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Re: Front Wishbones
« Reply #3 on: Oct 8th, 2008, 6:05pm » |
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yes your right...its a shame the ball joint cant be replaced on its own,i wish you good luck in your quest,regards den.  .
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Highlander
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Re: Front Wishbones
« Reply #5 on: Oct 8th, 2008, 7:54pm » |
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i've always fitted second hand ones, see if anyones breaking one just now. £200 plus seems a lot to spend on a Scorpio 
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on Oct 17th, 2011, 12:35pm, Simmo wrote:I give up !  Too much for an old boy! |
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mr._floppy
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Re: Front Wishbones
« Reply #6 on: Oct 8th, 2008, 9:47pm » |
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How does Highlander detect balljoint wear in a used wishbone before he fits it ?
Has he the second sight, a third eye or a talent for clairvoyance ? 
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Highlander
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Re: Front Wishbones
« Reply #7 on: Oct 8th, 2008, 9:52pm » |
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nope just a waggly finger
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on Oct 17th, 2011, 12:35pm, Simmo wrote:| I give up ! Too much for an old boy! |
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Tony_E
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Re: Front Wishbones
« Reply #8 on: Oct 8th, 2008, 10:47pm » |
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hi there
i've removed the posts about an ebay seller.
most members are aware of other members opinion of this seller, but everyone's entitled to earn a living (of sorts).
regards
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gawsworthboy
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Re: Front Wishbones
« Reply #9 on: Oct 9th, 2008, 1:41pm » |
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Thanks Tony_E.
biting the bullet and buying some from Fords....eeeck...heres to another 160K...steve
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Tony_E
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Re: Front Wishbones
« Reply #10 on: Oct 9th, 2008, 7:45pm » |
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Steve
was thinking about getting a couple of bits from him but thank you for the advice and will stay well clear i know how you feel i just spent £350 on mine to get it through the MOT and most of that money was on welding
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Tony_E
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Re: Front Wishbones
« Reply #11 on: Oct 9th, 2008, 9:30pm » |
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sorry guys wasnt aware will know for next time
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Why do i have all these bits left over
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Re: Front Wishbones
« Reply #12 on: Oct 10th, 2008, 2:28am » |
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Tony_E, I can't talk for others on here, but I personally don't have a problem with the seller in question. I've bought a few bits off him & have found him a nice guy to get on with
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