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drop links
« on: 05 August 2012, 21:15:44 »

Hi all ,engine packed up on last omega and have just got another and drop links need doing ,could you let me know is it an easy job ,have got the drop links ready ,just wondering on a rough amount of time it would take aswell

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Re: drop links
« Reply #1 on: 05 August 2012, 21:19:44 »

Heavy duty Merle via allgerman.

Depends if the nuts are rusted and seized on, as to how long it takes. Half hour a side normally I guess. Jack both sides and you won't have to lever the roll ber to line up.
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Re: drop links
« Reply #2 on: 05 August 2012, 21:22:06 »

Hi all ,engine packed up on last omega and have just got another and drop links need doing ,could you let me know is it an easy job ,have got the drop links ready ,just wondering on a rough amount of time it would take aswell

paul61 from manchester
As Chris says, an easy job. You anywhere near Bury? I'll give you a lift with them if you like ............... as long as the weather is better than it was today.  ;D ;D
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« Reply #3 on: 05 August 2012, 21:28:16 »

hi thanks for info ,live in middleton about 10 -15 mins from bury ,i remember you andy from hollyhead meet with your astra and dog

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Re: drop links
« Reply #4 on: 05 August 2012, 21:53:23 »

Have always used pattern without problem - usually costing around £20 the pair.

Easy job - 15 minutes per side :y

Do you mean Meyle Mr Gixer??
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Re: drop links
« Reply #5 on: 05 August 2012, 22:04:08 »

hi thanks for info ,live in middleton about 10 -15 mins from bury ,i remember you andy from hollyhead meet with your astra and dog

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Ah!  :-[ You've a better memory than me ......  :-[
I'm around all day tomorrow if you need a lift  :y :y
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« Reply #7 on: 06 August 2012, 19:01:04 »

hi thanks for offer andy had a go myself when came home from work took me a 1 and half hours,nuts came off except 1 which i ended up sawing off  ,thanks again to all for the info much appreciated
paul61 :y
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« Reply #8 on: 06 August 2012, 19:02:06 »

Good man. :y
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Re: drop links
« Reply #9 on: 06 August 2012, 19:07:38 »

hi thanks for offer andy had a go myself when came home from work took me a 1 and half hours,nuts came off except 1 which i ended up sawing off  ,thanks again to all for the info much appreciated
paul61 :y

Glad you're sorted!  :y :y
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