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(Message started by: scorpio_man on Oct 6^th, 2005, 4:37pm)

Title: drop links & sparkplugs
Post by scorpio_man on Oct 6^th, 2005, 4:37pm

hi there

i'm just back in from replacing the n/s drop link. here are a few bits of advice....

the front drop links are availble from partco #0007754 (n/s). cost £14 +VAT (FMD £35+VAT).

you'll need a 17mm spanner, 15mm, 17mm & 19mm sockets. a small grinder is handy if the nut(s) is siezed on. ;) do both sides or you'll need a new tyre or two! :'(

about 30mins a side to do.

Sparkplugs.

if you suffer from a slight mis-fire on the 2.3, then check your sparkplugs! mine keep working lose! :o i'm getting to the stage of tightening them every other week! ???
i've now put them back in without any copperslip. i'll see if this helps any.

Title: Re: drop links & sparkplugs
Post by Paul B on Oct 6^th, 2005, 8:14pm

Andrew... those drop links... hadn't you done yours once before?

If so, what mileage did you get out of them?

I ask because after 18 months since replacing everything up front, I have rattles/clonks again >:(

Title: Re: drop links & sparkplugs
Post by scorpio_man on Oct 6^th, 2005, 8:36pm

hi paul

no, i haven't replaced them before. i changed the o/f side in may (115k miles). i should've changed both as i've worn out a tyre now. the n/s side one pulled itself out of the ball joint.

re your noise. what about the anti-roll bar bushes?

Title: Re: drop links & sparkplugs
Post by Paul B on Oct 6^th, 2005, 9:34pm

on 10/06/05 at 20:36:19, scorpio_man wrote:

re your noise. what about the anti-roll bar bushes?

Well, despite the originals appearing fine, I replaced them at the same time as the wishbones & droplinks.
Somethings wrong again though.
And, being the cheapest option, I guess the bushes would be the best place to start... again!