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Idler bushes worn
« on: 14 August 2007, 16:44:56 »
2022 Omega CD has just failed the MOT with the code (2.2.B.1g) steering idler bushes worn.

My question is can I get the bushes or has it to be the whole steering idler?

I am clueless and appeal to you all for some help.
Also can you recommend where to get the part at reasonable cost.
With greatful thanks,
Martyn
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Re: Idler bushes worn
« Reply #1 on: 14 August 2007, 16:51:33 »
It's easier to change the complete wishbones, I got mine from here :-http://www.vauxcentre.co.uk/
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Re: Idler bushes worn
« Reply #2 on: 14 August 2007, 16:53:49 »
£25 ea.
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Re: Idler bushes worn
« Reply #3 on: 14 August 2007, 16:55:37 »
Whoops, sorry, you said steering idler bushes :-[
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Re: Idler bushes worn
« Reply #4 on: 14 August 2007, 16:56:33 »
Steering idler comes complete with bush, not sure that you can buy the bush seperately anyway, Vx charge around £60 ,but you can buy it on Ebay for half that normally, even your local motor factor could probably source one for you at cheaper than Vx prices,  I take it , it's the one on passengers side (as they have said Idler) that's gone as that's the one that commonly wears on these cars. when you come to replace it there is a good how-to in maintainance guide. http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1158598664
Cheers Pete
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Re: Idler bushes worn
« Reply #5 on: 14 August 2007, 17:12:11 »
Thank you "OLd cruiser" it does say nearside. Does that make a diiffence.
Thanks for the swift replies,
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Re: Idler bushes worn
« Reply #6 on: 14 August 2007, 17:14:18 »
Sorry all. What exactly doI ask for when I search on EBay?
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Re: Idler bushes worn
« Reply #7 on: 14 August 2007, 18:16:09 »
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It's easier to change the complete wishbones, I got mine from here :-http://www.vauxcentre.co.uk/

Think he's after the STEERING IDLER ARM BUSHES..  NOT the wishy's bushey's....

DC


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SORRY DC
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Re: Idler bushes worn
« Reply #8 on: 14 August 2007, 18:26:34 »
Thanks for your replies everyone.
I`ve read the postings which suggests that the steering idler is a complete unit and occurs on the offside. However the failed MOT report definetly says nearside.
I`ve searched on Ebay but the result was zero.
Any more suggestions?
Thanks again,
Martyn
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Re: Idler bushes worn
« Reply #9 on: 14 August 2007, 18:30:00 »
search ebay for idler arm and it is on the nearside bud   :y
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Re: Idler bushes worn
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Re: Idler bushes worn
« Reply #11 on: 14 August 2007, 18:33:42 »
beat by dave c!!     ;D   ;D  

Keep any eye out, though.  They can be had cheaper, unless you are in a rush, dependant on how much MOT is left.
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Re: Idler bushes worn
« Reply #12 on: 14 August 2007, 18:44:17 »
Thanks all I`ll watch the item and  save the search. ;D
That should do it for now;unless?????
Regards to all,
Martyn
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« Reply #13 on: 14 August 2007, 20:51:36 »
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beat by dave c!!     ;D   ;D  

Keep any eye out, though.  They can be had cheaper, unless you are in a rush, dependant on how much MOT is left.

Fancy a game of Stone Paper Scissors ????    ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Idler bushes worn
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