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Title: Steering idler - best source ?
Post by: albitz on 27 August 2011, 00:01:14

Any particular supplier in vogue at the moment for quality/price etc ?
I know from experience that LMF items are made from plasticine, but beyond that....... :-/
MOT due soon, and steering felling quite vague, had it enough times to be pretty sure the idler is worn, although I will take a minute to confirm tomorrow.
Tia. :y

Title: Re: Steering idler - best source ?
Post by: SJKOO01 on 27 August 2011, 17:58:29

Got my last two from here Albs.

Never had any complaints or reasons not to use them  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Steering-Idler-Arm-110mm-9195731-Omega-Carlton-/170687299593?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27bdc18009

Title: Re: Steering idler - best source ?
Post by: Jimbob on 27 August 2011, 18:07:47

they are a good supplier - but you dont want that one...they normally do an OEM one - Lemforder which is better  :y

Title: Re: Steering idler - best source ?
Post by: RobG on 27 August 2011, 18:11:28

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they are a good supplier - but you dont want that one...they normally do an OEM one - Lemforder which is better  :y

Searched all their listings and shop, it appears they no longer stock Lemforder :-?

Title: Re: Steering idler - best source ?
Post by: SJKOO01 on 27 August 2011, 18:16:23

Apologises Albs, Jimbob is quite right to point out my error.  They are a good supplier, but as previously said, they used to / possibly still do a 'Lemforder' branded one, this is the one I meant to point you in the direction of and not this one... opps  :-/

Title: Re: Steering idler - best source ?
Post by: Jimbob on 27 August 2011, 19:00:11

now and again they aint listed....just give em a bell  :y

Title: Re: Steering idler - best source ?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 August 2011, 19:01:20

Vauxhall every time  :y

Title: Re: Steering idler - best source ?
Post by: albitz on 30 August 2011, 10:58:57

Lemforder idlers are on back order.They should have them in a couple of weeks, if anyone else needs one in the near future.
Price will be aprox. £40. :y

Title: Re: Steering idler - best source ?
Post by: tunnie on 30 August 2011, 12:07:50

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Vauxhall every time  :y

How much are they from Vx? Replaced mine with a pattern, about 36k ago, its really rusty!  :(

Title: Re: Steering idler - best source ?
Post by: albitz on 30 August 2011, 12:47:40

Dunno, trade club login seems to have changed again since last week and its usually pointless ringing stealers.Less frustrating trying to nail jelly to the ceiling than trying to get a sensible answer from them over the phone. ::) ;D
Shouldnt think a rusty appearance will be a big problem.Its the wear in the bush which causes problems afaik. :y

Title: Re: Steering idler - best source ?
Post by: RobG on 30 August 2011, 12:50:55

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Vauxhall every time  :y

How much are they from Vx? Replaced mine with a pattern, about 36k ago, its really rusty!  :(

Probably not a lot of difference with Jason
http://allgermanparts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_1220825-Steering-idler-arm-Original-equipment-Lemforder-14927-01-9195731.html