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[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Failed on a sidelight bulb, which I should have checked before I went, but I have manflu, so I'm excused.
Also failed on play in a balljoint. This was disappointing as I fitted a new pair (TRW) 6k miles ago.
Question is, do VX do replacement ball joints ?, as originally they were riveted onto the wishbones. If they do sell them anyone know how much they cost ?
If VX don't sell them, or they are silly expensive, any recommendations on other brands please.
Also one of my headlights was slightly on the high side and didn't really respond to adjustment. I suspect broken adjusters. Do we still have a source of good quality replacements ?

[Bigron]

Albs, I bought these:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Astra-G-H-Meriva-B-Omega-B-Lower-Arm-Bottom-Ball-Joint-with-BOLTS-x-2/322235852978?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

with a view to refurbishing my wishbones, if I ever get my new ATP ones fitted, but your need is greater than mine, so if they are what you need, they are yours.
They look very well made and should last lots longer than 6k miles!

Ron.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Very kind Ron. Will PM you. 

[Doctor Gollum]

Delphi ones are around £8-10 and last better than that

[TheBoy]

I used genuine (not ECP supplied ) Lemforder on mine.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Cheers all. Any info on replacement headlight adjusters if I need them ? 

[TheBoy]

Cheers all. Any info on replacement headlight adjusters if I need them ? 

Looks like ali ones hard to source, but plenty of plastic ones.

Half tempted to model one, and print some off...   ...but my only Omega already has a pair of ali ones in, so suspect that will end up on the cba pile...

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Go on, you know you want to really.   

[Nick W]

Cheers all. Any info on replacement headlight adjusters if I need them ? 

Looks like ali ones hard to source, but plenty of plastic ones.

Half tempted to model one, and print some off...   ...but my only Omega already has a pair of ali ones in, so suspect that will end up on the cba pile...

I already have a model if it's any use to you. I suppose I could set my print up too. I've only had it two years.

[TheBoy]

Cheers all. Any info on replacement headlight adjusters if I need them ? 

Looks like ali ones hard to source, but plenty of plastic ones.

Half tempted to model one, and print some off...   ...but my only Omega already has a pair of ali ones in, so suspect that will end up on the cba pile...

I already have a model if it's any use to you. I suppose I could set my print up too. I've only had it two years.

What plastic is the model for? If the common PLA or ABS, send it over

[Doctor Gollum]

Re ball joint, if happy with current geometry simply spray paint over the bolts and use the marks to realign the new ball joint before tightening the replacement one

[Bigron]

Clever! 

Ron.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Will do.

[Nick W]

Half tempted to model one, and print some off...   ...but my only Omega already has a pair of ali ones in, so suspect that will end up on the cba pile...

I already have a model if it's any use to you. I suppose I could set my printer up too. I've only had it two years.

What plastic is the model for? If the common PLA or ABS, send it over

Eh?
The model is just that, using the dimensions from an aluminium one in Fusion360. I suspect that some redesigning is necessary for a printed plastic adjuster to last. Even then it's probably not a suitable part; the cast resin ones use an inserted ball ended metal rod.

[TheBoy]

Eh?
The model is just that, using the dimensions from an aluminium one in Fusion360. I suspect that some redesigning is necessary for a printed plastic adjuster to last. Even then it's probably not a suitable part; the cast resin ones use an inserted ball ended metal rod.

Ah, gotcha, so you've just modelled the original part

Yeah, that'll need a lot of lovin' to get it to a printable part, then some tweaks depending on plastic used (PLA will likely print OK, but might be unsuitable, particularly for non HID applications, ABS will likely need tweaks to internal stress within the part).