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MrJones
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MOT failed
« on: Nov 11th, 2010, 12:54pm » |
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Hi, my Scorpio 2.3 Auto Ultima failed on new brake pads all round(not a problem) and Front lower wishbones( big problem) looked everywere but no one could supply them, ended up giong to Fords and having to pay £270 for them not happy. Joined forum to late so couldn't get info from the masters. Oh well I am now a member and have been perusing the forum for a couple of days now and I know that any problems with my motor I will have acsess to quality help and advise.
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #1 on: Nov 11th, 2010, 5:35pm » |
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Sorry to hear your motor failed it's MOT  and sorry you shelled out so much cash for the wishbones . Although from now on this forum will help you save money  . Ebay can supply you with new front and rear Mintex sets for around 70-80 quid for both. There are wishbones on ebay as well and some members might have them; maybe return the Ford ones??. Anyway, welcome to the best site for scorpios. Lee
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #2 on: Nov 11th, 2010, 5:41pm » |
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Was it the wishbones themselves or could it have been the bushes?
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #3 on: Nov 11th, 2010, 8:34pm » |
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I have been told it was the ball joint on the end of the wishbone have perished, and you can't just replace them.
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #4 on: Nov 11th, 2010, 8:49pm » |
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Can you pinpoint me to the mintex wishbones on ebay as I have searched and can't find.
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #5 on: Nov 11th, 2010, 9:05pm » |
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on Nov 11th, 2010, 8:49pm, MrJones wrote:| Can you pinpoint me to the mintex wishbones on ebay as I have searched and can't find. |
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Misunderstanding here - Mintex don't make the wishbones but do make discs & pads.
I've found them cheaper on www.buypartsby.co.uk than on ebay 
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #6 on: Nov 11th, 2010, 11:01pm » |
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Sorry Mike The pads and discs sets on ebay are cheaper than buypartsby factoring in the delivery charges, I've checked. It may be only a pound or two, but cheaper none the less.
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #7 on: Nov 12th, 2010, 9:22pm » |
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so it looks like I had no choice with the wishbones. still she is worth it. lol
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #8 on: Nov 12th, 2010, 9:25pm » |
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My disc's passed the Mot but they do look like they could do with being renewed. you still recomend the mintex on ebay?
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #9 on: Nov 13th, 2010, 1:06am » |
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I personally would and did, but for your own piece of mind look on www.buypartsby.co.uk and compare with the set of discs and pads together on ebay. A couple of pounds difference in the total cost. Lee
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #10 on: Nov 14th, 2010, 1:49pm » |
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Unfortunatly I have already paid for the pads and they have been fitted, just lookin for discs front and back. I will check out buypartsby when I have the money available. Cheers for the info.
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #11 on: Nov 23rd, 2010, 3:15pm » |
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Well got me baby back today all passed but had to pay £270 for wishbones and £100 for 2 MOTs as I ran out of time after the first.
I have been adviced that the sills are on there way out.
The rear arches could do with some TLC as well.
So if I want to keep my Scorpio on the road I need to start saving.
Could be the end of the road this time next year if it needs to much doing.
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