Topic: slight play in steering idler (Read 1316 times)

terry paget · « **on:** 23 April 2013, 22:55:39 »

1999 manual 2 litre petrol saloon
This car is due for MOT and has 3mm play in the steering idler. Will it fail its MOT? What is the best way to rectify this fault? Pattern part, Vx part, used part?

Seth · « **Reply #1 on:** 24 April 2013, 02:17:10 »

Highly likely that it'll fail the test ... even if you're lucky, and it attracts an advisory notice, it sure won't be long before it's totally shot.
Change it ASAP!

Without a doubt, here's the best replacement:

http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_1220825-Steering-idler-arm-Original-equipment-Lemforder-14927-01-9195731.html

And here's how to change it:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90626.0

terry paget · « **Reply #2 on:** 24 April 2013, 08:47:56 »

Many thanks, Seth. That is what i will do.

fastandy36 · « **Reply #3 on:** 24 April 2013, 10:27:06 »

thats what I love about this forum... problem posed, and solution delivered . Class.

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