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Steering Idler Play?
« on: 25 October 2009, 17:02:58 »
Car went in for MOT a few weeks back and failed on to much play in the steering idler so got a new one and garage fitted for next to nothing and promptly passed MOT result :)

Have noticed that the car seems to have developed a bit of a wobble for want of a better phrase. Had a look under it today and can move the idler with not to much force only about 10mm. Is this normal or how much play should there be? 

More importantly how do i fix the wobble :question

Im not the most mechanically advanced person in the world most of my knowledge is thanks to the how too's on this site so lay mans terms please :D :D
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Re: Steering Idler Play?
« Reply #1 on: 25 October 2009, 17:55:17 »
should be no play at all afaik, sounds like a pattern part perhaps?
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« Reply #2 on: 25 October 2009, 18:08:55 »
Think so chris how much should i pay for a genuine one and where to buy it. Car really dosen't feel good. :'(
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Re: Steering Idler Play?
« Reply #3 on: 25 October 2009, 18:15:33 »
I paid £24 from autovaux, and never had any probs with it.
like chrisgixer said there should be no play. have you checked that the nuts are tight?
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Re: Steering Idler Play?
« Reply #4 on: 25 October 2009, 18:18:45 »
They should last a reasonable mileage (90/100+k) so worth getting a decent one.

Can you also feel any clicking through the steering as you change wheel direction on a roundabout at a reasonable speed? This is one of the symptoms ........
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« Reply #5 on: 25 October 2009, 20:33:14 »
No clicking that ive heard or felt will check that nuts are tight they seemed ok but definatley play there. iI only had it changed on the advice of the garage is there anything else i should look for that could cause this?
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« Reply #6 on: 25 October 2009, 20:46:28 »
Dave, your more than welcome to call when your down this way and let me have a look :y
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« Reply #7 on: 25 October 2009, 20:47:24 »
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Dave, your more than welcome to call when your down this way and let me have a look :y
Thought i'd better add, have a look at the steering idler ::) ;D
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« Reply #8 on: 25 October 2009, 20:48:31 »
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Dave, your more than welcome to call when your down this way and let me have a look :y

I still have the one i got from you Pete, if you want it back for fitting :y
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« Reply #9 on: 25 October 2009, 21:01:17 »
Will do pete should be able to get down this week hopefully, changed the oil at last after you said it was black as s@#t.

Thanks Dave
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« Reply #10 on: 25 October 2009, 21:04:42 »
OK Dave, i've PM'd my number just incase my wife lets me out one day this week ;D
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« Reply #11 on: 25 October 2009, 21:10:30 »
Cheers pete will give you a shout when im heading down that way this week. :y
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Re: Steering Idler Play?
« Reply #12 on: 25 October 2009, 22:04:00 »
Hmm, I will only buy genuine bits for the steering from now on... I've learn't the hard way :-(
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« Reply #13 on: 25 October 2009, 23:59:56 »
I guess you had problems with an idler from a certain firm, can i ask what? And where did you get the genuine part from Ian, heads up on cost if you please :question :y
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Re: Steering Idler Play?
« Reply #14 on: 26 October 2009, 00:57:53 »
PM sent regarding the cost for a GM idler.

The cheapo replacement I got had LOADS more play in it than the original 115k miles idler that I removed from the car in the first place!  >:( >:( >:( >:(
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