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Title: 2nd hand steering idler,would you use
Post by: omegod on 10 October 2008, 13:23:44

Car failed MOT on one steering idler, There is a low mileage omega in my usual breaker and idler is tight. cant source one from main dealer. Would you use it ? need to be mobile this weekend!

Title: Re: 2nd hand steering idler,would you use
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 October 2008, 13:25:37

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Car failed MOT on one steering idler, There is a low mileage omega in my usual breaker and idler is tight. cant source one from main dealer. Would you use it ? need to be mobile this weekend!

As a temporary measure yes....

Title: Re: 2nd hand steering idler,would you use
Post by: Jimbob on 10 October 2008, 13:25:44

aint gonna hurt for a weekend, providing it comes off ok, I would get one from ebay asap, but not one of the ultracheap ones

Title: Re: 2nd hand steering idler,would you use
Post by: Jimbob on 10 October 2008, 13:27:04

think you will want geometry sorting afterwards as well

Title: Re: 2nd hand steering idler,would you use
Post by: omegod on 10 October 2008, 13:35:58

Will use out of desperation as one on car is well goosed, Just ordered an O.E one for £29.95 on fleabay as opposed to aftermarket for £12.95, Shouldn't really skimp on steering. Cheers guys

Title: Re: 2nd hand steering idler,would you use
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 10 October 2008, 14:22:53

As a temporary measure, if it comes off th Donor OK, then no problem at all for MOT purposes......

Title: Re: 2nd hand steering idler,would you use
Post by: Andy B on 10 October 2008, 16:46:53

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think you will want geometry sorting afterwards as well

Tracking/steering  shouldn't alter.......  :-/