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[car-nut]

I have just been to ATS where a trusted friend of mine works as I decided against Kwik Fit which most people know why I didn't go to kwik fit.

I have been told my steering idler has completely had it! Which is causing my car to tram line. I believe this as the idler is listed as the ONLY advisory on my car's last MOT.

Also been told that the underneath is quite corroded, but I looked while it was on the ramps and don't agree as if they had seen the underneath of my Galaxy I think they would have said it was ROT 

Where can I get a good cheap idler for my car? And is there anyone near me who would be able to fit it cheap for me please?

Cheers.
 

[Jimbob]

is the part you want, cheaper aint worth buying.

a lot more from Vaux.  many of us use these, lemforder, and spot on for quality

[alank46]

Hi
The link appears to be missing.  I think it should be:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170642074659&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Alan

[Jimbob]

Hi
The link appears to be missing.  I think it should be:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170642074659&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Alan

yup thats the one cheers 

[car-nut]

Thanks for the link.

[car-nut]

I have also found this idler! Or should I stick to higher price to be safe?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-CARLTON-OMEGA-STEERING-IDLER-ARM-NEW-/190468888824?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c58d498f8#ht_1168wt_905

[Jimbob]

I have also found this idler! Or should I stick to higher price to be safe?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-CARLTON-OMEGA-STEERING-IDLER-ARM-NEW-/190468888824?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c58d498f8#ht_1168wt_905

Its made of plastacine, dont waste your money 

[car-nut]

Eurocarparts have also got the idler but they have got a double pack and by that I mean for £45 you get the idler and pitman arm. Is it worth me changing the pitman arm at the same time?

[RobG]

Eurocarparts have also got the idler but they have got a double pack and by that I mean for £45 you get the idler and pitman arm. Is it worth me changing the pitman arm at the same time?

Nope, very rarely fail

[lee4206]

Eurocarparts have also got the idler but they have got a double pack and by that I mean for £45 you get the idler and pitman arm. Is it worth me changing the pitman arm at the same time?

The last steering idler I got from euro carpets was worse than the cheapy one from eBay so be carefull.

[car-nut]

Right, my mind is made up, I am buying the idler from the ebay link in this post and leaving the pitman arm well alone. Thanks for all the advice. 

[Jimbob]

Right, my mind is made up, I am buying the idler from the ebay link in this post and leaving the pitman arm well alone. Thanks for all the advice. 

[car-nut]

I am soooooooo annoyed and confused.

I am annoyed cos we could get the idler separated from the steering componants. We tried all the tricks stated on here, so the idler was re connected to the car and am now ordering a ball joint splitter for £9.90 on ebay, and then going at it next Sunday afternoon.

We was going to get the heating thing done today too but it is tipping it down with rain.

I am also confused cos we both pulled poked and prodded all joints under the car including the idler and there wasn't any play in it! So am confused!!



Or does anyone know where to buy a good splitter cheaper?

[bootie]

Nice to have a spanner helper!

[Broomies Mate]

You wont be able to exert the same forces as a 2tonne car, even if you are built like Geoff Capes.