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Title: steering idler differance ?
Post by: doug4293 on 13 April 2011, 01:46:23

i am going to order a steerign idler found two by vaux world at dofferent prices, anyone know the differance ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-CARLTON-OMEGA-STEERING-IDLER-ARM-NEW-/190468888824?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c58d498f8

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-CARLTON-OMEGA-STEERING-IDLER-ARM-NEW-/170566692848?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b6912ff0

Title: Re: steering idler differance ?
Post by: freecall666 on 13 April 2011, 04:34:40

there is no dif barfore the price, and the cheaper one looks to be an update price,, so up to you on that one.

Title: Re: steering idler differance ?
Post by: Jimbob on 13 April 2011, 08:10:01

both have bushes mads of chewing gum...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Steering-Idler-Arm-110mm-9195731-Omega-Carlton-/200589664740?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb41361e4

is the one you want, lemforder, and the one we all use.  a good trusted part.
many have put your links on, and within a month found them worse than the one they took off!

Dont waste your money.

Title: Re: steering idler differance ?
Post by: davethediver on 13 April 2011, 14:03:06

As Jimbob says DO NOT USE THE CHEAP IDLER, it will fail very quickly and you will change it again.

The link in Jimbob's post is a Lemforder part and will do the job :y

Title: Re: steering idler differance ?
Post by: doug4293 on 13 April 2011, 17:06:08

great, av ordered it now form jims link, thanks folks :D

Title: Re: steering idler differance ?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 April 2011, 19:04:13

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great, av ordered it now form jims link, thanks folks :D

Good choice - I too use the Lemforder one on the Silver Bullet :y

Title: Re: steering idler differance ?
Post by: Broomies Mate on 13 April 2011, 20:08:24

While we are on the subject....

Can anyone specify the Torque settings for the nuts on these please?  :y

Title: Re: steering idler differance ?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 April 2011, 20:41:10

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While we are on the subject....

Can anyone specify the Torque settings for the nuts on these please?  :y

Tis in the book of bollax, which I have put safely in the garage ;D

Title: Re: steering idler differance ?
Post by: Broomies Mate on 13 April 2011, 21:10:04

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While we are on the subject....

Can anyone specify the Torque settings for the nuts on these please?  :y

Tis in the book of bollax, which I have put safely in the garage ;D

I'll dig out my very own book of bollax then  ;D

That's if I can find it.  I've only ever used it for the wiring diagrams.  :-/

Title: Re: steering idler differance ?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 April 2011, 21:17:50

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While we are on the subject....

Can anyone specify the Torque settings for the nuts on these please?  :y

Tis in the book of bollax, which I have put safely in the garage ;D

I'll dig out my very own book of bollax then  ;D

That's if I can find it.  I've only ever used it for the wiring diagrams.  :-/

Have a feeling its 60Nm, but do check :y

Title: Re: steering idler differance ?
Post by: davethediver on 13 April 2011, 22:19:35

Refit is reverse method, both nuts to 60Nm

As quoted by your good self in your very own guide ;D ;D :y