The dreaded MOT time is here

[David's8]

Well, just been told that it needs a track rod end replaced. dammit

[Dezzy]

Nice easy job will only take you an hour or so and can be done on the drive in the rain.

Euro car parts have a promo offer on at the moment so enter PARTS25, they have Lemforder rod ends for 35.40 so knock your 25% off thats around 25 notes. Not looked at TPS because i can't remember my number

[David's8]

Thanks for the info - unfortunately its dark, pishing down here with freezing rain and my indie garage has already ordered up the part anyways and it'll be fixed in the hour. I always thought it required a bit of effort to separate?

Thanks anyway Dezzy

[Dezzy]

Originally Posted by David's8

I always thought it required a bit of effort to separate?

They shouldn't be too bad one end is treaded and the other should come apart with a couple of hammers or a fork if you have one.

Anyway good to hear they're going to get it done

[David's8]

Not too painful! £19.34 for the track rod end,£27.75 labourand £18.00 for tracking (on top of the MoT costs). SWMBO wont be dipping out on her xmas present!

[ainarssems]

That's very cheap for tracking. Did they do constant 'S' setting as well? If not then you are risking a premature inside edge wear on tyre. In my experience 9 out of 10 garages does not even know what it is.

[David's8]

Originally Posted by ainarssems

That's very cheap for tracking. Did they do constant 'S' setting as well? If not then you are risking a premature inside edge wear on tyre. In my experience 9 out of 10 garages does not even know what it is.

I dont either! Please explain and I'll ask the garage.

[ainarssems]

I would recommend MEYLE HD. They are tougher, use bigger ball are supposed to last longer and come with 4 year warranty. I got pair on e-bay for £32 IRRC.