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Author Topic: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler  (Read 1620 times)

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Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
« on: 05 February 2010, 14:20:49 »
Just checked the car over for the MOT and the Steering idler is goosed :( ::)

May have to replace wishbones too but I think they're OK... Certainly seem OK but it's down to the testers opinion... I don't think there's excessive play but... We'll wait and see ::) ::)

Oh... And I'll stick 2 new tyres on too as they're getting near the limit.

So... I'll order the Idler now (can't remember the best source but I'll look in a moment). Do I put the MOT off by a couple of days as I wont get a chance to do it before next Friday, and change it first or do I stick it in and see if it fails on anything else :-/ :-/ :-/

I reckon I can probably get anything done by the following Monday, assuming it's nothing major, and retest then with no issues. Everything else seems OK, obviously emissions and headlamp aim are unchecked, so should be another years ticket for a reasonable price :y :y :y
« Last Edit: 05 February 2010, 14:25:49 by Lazydocker »
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT
« Reply #1 on: 05 February 2010, 14:25:27 »
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
« Reply #2 on: 05 February 2010, 14:28:06 »
I beleive the <15 ones are aftermarket and in chocolate teapot category.

the £30 ones are worth buying.
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
« Reply #4 on: 05 February 2010, 14:35:37 »
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
« Reply #6 on: 05 February 2010, 14:48:41 »
Ill be ordering one of those myself, steerings not too precise, and it started tramlining.
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
« Reply #7 on: 05 February 2010, 14:54:01 »
What about this one... Just interested because I need a Cambelt Kit and they supplied my last one... Thinking about combined postage ;) ;)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Omega-Carlton-Steering-Idler-Arm-110mm_W0QQitemZ330380262951QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4cec32be27
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
« Reply #8 on: 05 February 2010, 14:57:29 »
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What about this one... Just interested because I need a Cambelt Kit and they supplied my last one... Thinking about combined postage ;) ;)


and the link?


the one I posted claims to be original....does yours?
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
« Reply #9 on: 05 February 2010, 14:59:17 »
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What about this one... Just interested because I need a Cambelt Kit and they supplied my last one... Thinking about combined postage ;) ;)


and the link?


the one I posted claims to be original....does yours?

The link's there ::) ::) ::) ::)

Also... Anyone's thoughts on postponing MOT or sticking it in
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
« Reply #10 on: 05 February 2010, 15:40:46 »
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What about this one... Just interested because I need a Cambelt Kit and they supplied my last one... Thinking about combined postage ;) ;)


and the link?


the one I posted claims to be original....does yours?

The link's there ::) ::) ::) ::)

Also... Anyone's thoughts on postponing MOT or sticking it in
I'd stick it in, then you know what it needs and you know it will pass second time. if you fix what you think is wrong and then put it in, there could be something serious.
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
« Reply #11 on: 05 February 2010, 15:45:04 »
Quick question please.
How much free play at the steering wheel is too much. Mine moves about one and a half inches before moving the road wheels. (Steering lock off and engine not running)
Seems a bit sloppy.
Cheers all. ;) :D :D
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
« Reply #12 on: 05 February 2010, 15:45:19 »
Hope you get away without too much needing done LD :y :y
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
« Reply #13 on: 05 February 2010, 16:46:51 »
Shame you're not nearer, as I have an unused idler here...
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Re: Gonna Fail it's MOT - Steering Idler
« Reply #14 on: 05 February 2010, 17:30:13 »
Stick it in now, then you'll know what you're up against. :y
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