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(Message started by: MrJones on Nov 11^th, 2010, 12:54pm)

Title: MOT failed
Post by MrJones on Nov 11^th, 2010, 12:54pm

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.

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by lleewar on Nov 11^th, 2010, 5:35pm

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

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by lleewar on Nov 11^th, 2010, 5:41pm

Was it the wishbones themselves or could it have been the bushes?

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by MrJones on Nov 11^th, 2010, 8:34pm

I have been told it was the ball joint on the end of the wishbone have perished, and you can't just replace them.

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by MrJones on Nov 11^th, 2010, 8:49pm

Can you pinpoint me to the mintex wishbones on ebay as I have searched and can't find.

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Nov 11^th, 2010, 9:05pm

on 11/11/10 at 20:49:53, MrJones wrote:

Can you pinpoint me to the mintex wishbones on ebay as I have searched and can't find.

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 ;)

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by lleewar on Nov 11^th, 2010, 11:01pm

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.

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by MrJones on Nov 12^th, 2010, 9:22pm

so it looks like I had no choice with the wishbones. still she is worth it. lol

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by MrJones on Nov 12^th, 2010, 9:25pm

My disc's passed the Mot but they do look like they could do with being renewed. you still recomend the mintex on ebay?

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by lleewar on Nov 13^th, 2010, 1:06am

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

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by MrJones on Nov 14^th, 2010, 1:49pm

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.

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by MrJones on Nov 23^rd, 2010, 3:15pm

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. :'(