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Idler Arm part number?
« on: 26 March 2019, 10:27:13 »

There doesn't seem to be a part number on my idler arm, only GM12 SRD2. The number could be round the other side. Is this the correct part number 9195731 for my Omega 2.2i 2003 idler arm?

I put this part number in bay and it shows it for a Carlton. I think there might be 2 sizes. 

Phoned Vauxhall and they have just said the part is now obsolete.

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Re: Idler Arm part number?
« Reply #1 on: 26 March 2019, 11:08:32 »

Anyone using the Febi Bilstein idler arm and how long do they last?

I  want to keep the car for many years to come if possible.

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Re: Idler Arm part number?
« Reply #2 on: 26 March 2019, 11:25:01 »

Have a look towards the US for an AC Delco one :y
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Re: Idler Arm part number?
« Reply #3 on: 26 March 2019, 12:11:49 »

Have a look towards the US for an AC Delco one :y

Not finding anything on the Bay with or without the P/N?
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Re: Idler Arm part number?
« Reply #6 on: 26 March 2019, 18:30:37 »

I have instant access to a global database of most everything  :D
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Re: Idler Arm part number?
« Reply #7 on: 26 March 2019, 19:10:26 »

Vauxhall/Opel are no longer able to supply them in Europe.

Trying to remember what brand Autovaux once sent me (under their usual guise of "genuine") which lasted about 4 months. Might have been Febi.

The last Lemforder I had (from AGP) lasted about 18 months.


If anyone knows of a brand that does last, I'm all ears...
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Re: Idler Arm part number?
« Reply #8 on: 26 March 2019, 19:31:24 »

didn't someone do a mod to one using bearings rather than a bush to stop wear  :-\
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Re: Idler Arm part number?
« Reply #9 on: 26 March 2019, 19:41:00 »

Just been offered a old stock ZF Idler arm for less than £50. Was told these are the original idler arm supplier. Can anyone please confirm this?
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Re: Idler Arm part number?
« Reply #10 on: 26 March 2019, 19:42:29 »

If it's unused, then it has to be worth a punt :y

Also, iirc, ZF make the steering box, so it's a reasonable suggestion...
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Re: Idler Arm part number?
« Reply #11 on: 26 March 2019, 20:12:28 »

I have instant access to a global database of most everything  :D

It's called google :)
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Re: Idler Arm part number?
« Reply #12 on: 26 March 2019, 20:14:02 »

didn't someone do a mod to one using bearings rather than a bush to stop wear  :-\

Serek had some poly bushes from Poland, but the supply dried up. :'(
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Re: Idler Arm part number?
« Reply #13 on: 26 March 2019, 20:24:18 »

didn't someone do a mod to one using bearings rather than a bush to stop wear  :-\

Serek had some poly bushes from Poland, but the supply dried up. :'(

I've a few gallon of chockfast orange ,IF .....

anyone going to the Brackley meet has any bummed old arms  :-\
I could prototype a mould and try a refurb
the only arm I have spare is brand new  ::)
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Re: Idler Arm part number?
« Reply #14 on: 27 March 2019, 08:33:10 »

Supeflex do a range of poly leaf spring shackle bushes which can be modified to fit the idler, comes in two parts & needs to be drilled to suit the mounting. Looks ok but not fitted or tested yet  :y
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