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Title: Idler bushes worn
Post by: fisherwineman on 14 August 2007, 16:44:56: 2022 Omega CD has just failed the MOT with the code (2.2.B.1g) steering idler bushes worn.

My question is can I get the bushes or has it to be the whole steering idler?

I am clueless and appeal to you all for some help.
Also can you recommend where to get the part at reasonable cost.
With greatful thanks,
Martyn
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: Auto Addict on 14 August 2007, 16:51:33: It's easier to change the complete wishbones, I got mine from here :-http://www.vauxcentre.co.uk/
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: Auto Addict on 14 August 2007, 16:53:49: £25 ea.
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: Auto Addict on 14 August 2007, 16:55:37: Whoops, sorry, you said steering idler bushes :-[
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: old cruiser on 14 August 2007, 16:56:33: Steering idler comes complete with bush, not sure that you can buy the bush seperately anyway, Vx charge around £60 ,but you can buy it on Ebay for half that normally, even your local motor factor could probably source one for you at cheaper than Vx prices, I take it , it's the one on passengers side (as they have said Idler) that's gone as that's the one that commonly wears on these cars. when you come to replace it there is a good how-to in maintainance guide. http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1158598664
Cheers Pete
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: fisherwineman on 14 August 2007, 17:12:11: Thank you "OLd cruiser" it does say nearside. Does that make a diiffence.
Thanks for the swift replies,
Martyn
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: fisherwineman on 14 August 2007, 17:14:18: Sorry all. What exactly doI ask for when I search on EBay?
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: Dave-C on 14 August 2007, 18:16:09: Quote
It's easier to change the complete wishbones, I got mine from here :-http://www.vauxcentre.co.uk/

Think he's after the STEERING IDLER ARM BUSHES.. NOT the wishy's bushey's....

DC

Sorry I posted this late... nboticed the browser is loading dead slow at the mo...

SORRY DC
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: fisherwineman on 14 August 2007, 18:26:34: Thanks for your replies everyone.
I`ve read the postings which suggests that the steering idler is a complete unit and occurs on the offside. However the failed MOT report definetly says nearside.
I`ve searched on Ebay but the result was zero.
Any more suggestions?
Thanks again,
Martyn
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: markey mark on 14 August 2007, 18:30:00: search ebay for idler arm and it is on the nearside bud :y
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: Dave-C on 14 August 2007, 18:32:45: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Omega-Idler-arm-New_W0QQitemZ130141757150QQihZ003QQcategoryZ10404QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Have a looky at this..DC :)
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: hotel21 on 14 August 2007, 18:33:42: beat by dave c!! ;D ;D

Keep any eye out, though. They can be had cheaper, unless you are in a rush, dependant on how much MOT is left.
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: fisherwineman on 14 August 2007, 18:44:17: Thanks all I`ll watch the item and save the search. ;D
That should do it for now;unless?????
Regards to all,
Martyn
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: Dave-C on 14 August 2007, 20:51:36: Quote
beat by dave c!! ;D ;D

Keep any eye out, though. They can be had cheaper, unless you are in a rush, dependant on how much MOT is left.

Fancy a game of Stone Paper Scissors ???? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: sluggi on 14 August 2007, 23:11:48: Take a look at this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Steering-Arm-110mm-Omega-Carlton_W0QQitemZ200141311021QQihZ010QQcategoryZ10404QQcmdZViewItem :y :y
Title: Re: Idler bushes worn
Post by: fisherwineman on 15 August 2007, 13:57:19: Thanks sluggi amd everyone.Bought and payed for, delivery tomorrow. :y
Good luck and thanks again to you all.
Martyn