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[kman]

Just put new tires on and now want to have car aligned, but the shop says the driver rear ajustment tube is seized and needs replacing.   I am struggling to find it, its a rear lateral link (rear tie rod) for my 01 catera v6- gm has discontinued the part, and i am coming up blank with ebay here in the states.  Anyone know where I may be able to source this part? 

much appreciated,

Dave

[omega2018]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170257422707

probably won't show in ebay.com as shipping to usa is not listed, go to ebay.co.uk (or ebay.de, ebay.fr  etc..) and negotiate international shipping.

[johnnydog]

As long as the bush and knuckle joint are serviceable, the adjustment caps and adjuster bar on the rear track control arm can usually be freed off with a bit of heat. They need to be removed from the car, but this isn't a difficult or lengthy job. Once freed off, grease the threads before refitting to aid further adjustment if required at a later date.

[Shackeng]

Just put new tires on and now want to have car aligned, but the shop says the driver rear ajustment tube is seized and needs replacing.   I am struggling to find it, its a rear lateral link (rear tie rod) for my 01 catera v6- gm has discontinued the part, and i am coming up blank with ebay here in the states.  Anyone know where I may be able to source this part? 

much appreciated,

Dave

I agree with JohnnyDog, its a simple job to remove the rear track rods, you can then free them up in a vice with  some application of heat. Or get your local 'friendly' garage to free it for you. Good luck.

[terry paget]

Quite so. I managed to bend one last month, but found 3 in my spares heap, all seized up. With a little heat got one back into service.

[Mutha Jugs n Speed]

Steve at Omegaspareparts,ships world wide iirc. I have a box of brand new rear track rods but only the bush end...erm brought in error.

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Steve at Omegaspareparts,ships world wide iirc. I have a box of brand new rear track rods but only the bush end...erm brought in error.

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Mmmm, guess what I'm thinking.

[Mutha Jugs n Speed]

Curry ?

[Steve B]

Quite so. I managed to bend one last month, but found 3 in my spares heap, all seized up. With a little heat got one back into service.

Terry....Do you think you have enough screwdrivers 

I made it 31...And feel sure i missed a few 

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Curry ?

We had a meeting, and decided to wait till everyone has been on holly bobs, will need to go and discuss, .

[Mutha Jugs n Speed]

Will be up on Friday,see what Serek says.

[robson]

screwdrivers seem to breed I have a similar problem,dont like to throw anything away

[Mutha Jugs n Speed]

You can never have enough screwdrivers,I've probably have around 50+ and yet I can still run across the odd screw that defies anything that I have in my tool cabinet.....hate cars!

[omega2018]

nice blowtorch i have the same .  shame you can't get proper MAPP gas anymore, i still have an old cylinder which i use sparingly

[terry paget]

nice blowtorch i have the same .  shame you can't get proper MAPP gas anymore, i still have an old cylinder which i use sparingly

Essential tool for any Omega owner. After breaking off a few exhaust mid section to cat section screws, I learned to heat them to red heat, let them cool a bit, then carefully unscrew them. It makes the job a pleasure, not the nightmare it used to be.