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Idler arm repair?
« on: 30 December 2012, 21:34:05 »
I just found free play in idler arm. Is there way to repair it? Bushings replacement?
Thanks.
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Re: Idler arm repair?
« Reply #1 on: 30 December 2012, 21:38:41 »
Repair, no.

Replace yes. Gm only. (Lemforder supplier) don't fit pattern, they are shit. Sorry, but they really are.

Can be a bugger to remove though. As always there is a guide. But I used an air hammer to get mine off.
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Re: Idler arm repair?
« Reply #2 on: 30 December 2012, 21:46:29 »
I found one on Ebay for $141. I also found diagram, which shows bushing separately. I'll call dealer tomorrow.
How much is it in UK?
http://s213.beta.photobucket.com/user/car6car/media/Idlerarmdiagram_zpsfeaad252.jpg.html
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Re: Idler arm repair?
« Reply #3 on: 30 December 2012, 22:02:12 »
We pay around $50 ish for a new part.

If you can find somebody who machines nylon then you can make up a new insert.
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