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(Message started by: gawsworthboy on Oct 8^th, 2008, 1:49pm)

Title: Front Wishbones
Post by gawsworthboy on Oct 8^th, 2008, 1:49pm

Hi, just failed an MOT on wishbone wear...can these be repaired or does anyone have a set for sale???? Seems a lot of metal to throw away for just a ball joint replacement and Fords seem to cost a fortune for what they are....cheers.

Title: Re: Front Wishbones
Post by joe-satch on Oct 8^th, 2008, 3:46pm

as far as i know gawsworthboy...they cant be repaired..only replaced as a complete unit. :(...did you fail the mot on both wishbones??..

Title: Re: Front Wishbones
Post by gawsworthboy on Oct 8^th, 2008, 5:24pm

Hi. yep...failed on both fronts...1997 2.3 16 valve ghia...done 160K though so I cant complain.....just seems daft to have to replace the entire wishbone part.

Title: Re: Front Wishbones
Post by joe-satch on Oct 8^th, 2008, 6:05pm

yes your right...its a shame the ball joint cant be replaced on its own,i wish you good luck in your quest,regards den. :).

Title: Re: Front Wishbones
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Oct 8^th, 2008, 6:38pm

£187.86 + VAT from fordpartsuk : http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/scorpio_front_suspension_arm_kit_500.htm
That is for a complete kit.

Title: Re: Front Wishbones
Post by Highlander on Oct 8^th, 2008, 7:54pm

i've always fitted second hand ones, see if anyones breaking one just now. £200 plus seems a lot to spend on a Scorpio ;)

Title: Re: Front Wishbones
Post by mr._floppy on Oct 8^th, 2008, 9:47pm

How does Highlander detect balljoint wear in a used wishbone before he fits it ?

Has he the second sight, a third eye or a talent for clairvoyance ? :-*

Title: Re: Front Wishbones
Post by Highlander on Oct 8^th, 2008, 9:52pm

nope just a waggly finger :)

Title: Re: Front Wishbones
Post by Tony_E on Oct 8^th, 2008, 10:47pm

hi there

i've removed the posts about an ebay seller.

most members are aware of other members opinion of this seller, but everyone's entitled to earn a living (of sorts).

regards

Title: Re: Front Wishbones
Post by gawsworthboy on Oct 9^th, 2008, 1:41pm

Thanks Tony_E.

biting the bullet and buying some from Fords....eeeck...heres to another 160K...steve

Title: Re: Front Wishbones
Post by Tony_E on Oct 9^th, 2008, 7:45pm

Steve

was thinking about getting a couple of bits from him but thank you for the advice and will stay well clear i know how you feel i just spent £350 on mine to get it through the MOT and most of that money was on welding

Title: Re: Front Wishbones
Post by Tony_E on Oct 9^th, 2008, 9:30pm

sorry guys wasnt aware will know for next time

Title: Re: Front Wishbones
Post by Jonnycab on Oct 10^th, 2008, 2:28am

Tony_E, I can't talk for others on here, but I personally don't have a problem with the seller in question. I've bought a few bits off him & have found him a nice guy to get on with :)