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2nd hand steering idler,would you use
« on: 10 October 2008, 13:23:44 »
Car failed MOT on one steering idler, There is a low mileage omega in my usual breaker and idler is tight. cant source one from main dealer. Would you use it ? need to be mobile this weekend!
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Re: 2nd hand steering idler,would you use
« Reply #1 on: 10 October 2008, 13:25:37 »
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Car failed MOT on one steering idler, There is a low mileage omega in my usual breaker and idler is tight. cant source one from main dealer. Would you use it ? need to be mobile this weekend!

As a temporary measure yes....
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Re: 2nd hand steering idler,would you use
« Reply #2 on: 10 October 2008, 13:25:44 »
aint gonna hurt for a weekend, providing it comes off ok, I would get one from ebay asap, but not one of the ultracheap ones
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Re: 2nd hand steering idler,would you use
« Reply #3 on: 10 October 2008, 13:27:04 »
think you will want geometry sorting afterwards as well
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Re: 2nd hand steering idler,would you use
« Reply #4 on: 10 October 2008, 13:35:58 »
Will use out of desperation as one on car is well goosed, Just ordered an O.E one for £29.95 on fleabay as opposed to aftermarket for £12.95, Shouldn't really skimp on steering. Cheers guys
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Re: 2nd hand steering idler,would you use
« Reply #5 on: 10 October 2008, 14:22:53 »
As a temporary measure, if it comes off th Donor OK, then no problem at all for MOT purposes......
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Re: 2nd hand steering idler,would you use
« Reply #6 on: 10 October 2008, 16:46:53 »
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think you will want geometry sorting afterwards as well

Tracking/steering  shouldn't alter.......  :-/
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