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[nixoro]

Just been on WIM forum looks like STS Tyre Pro's are part of the Franchise but all the same once the Steering Idler Is done I may give it a run to Watford. :-/

If the job is more than £100 to get done would it be worth me doing it myself. :question

IIRC, The idler is around £30.  

Is that what it is new from VX only i have been looking on Ebay and can get one for about £35 inc delivery.

This one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Steering-Arm-110mm-Omega-Carlton_W0QQitemZ200091634353QQcategoryZ10404QQcmdZViewItem

So if I was to do it myself I could save myself about £30 - £40 inc getting the alignment done although tempted to go to watford for geometry check :-/

Are the drivers side and passenger side steering arms the same as I know the Drivers side one goes into a mounted box of some sort

Shall see what price they come up with first though.

There is only one idler, and its passenger side.

I'm sure I paid about £30...  (well £60, as I had 2 sent so I who have a spare for any future projects)

I'm glad I asked now as I was going to buy two only if I'm going to do the passenger one myself the other would have been for the drivers side, so what do they use for the drivers side or is it a case of a new box with the arm incorporated or something.

[TheBoy]

drivers side is the steering box.

[nixoro]

drivers side is the steering box.

Makes sense

[ians]

BTW How much are we looking at for a full geometry check at WIM?

Cheers
Ian

[TheBoy]

BTW How much are we looking at for a full geometry check at WIM?

Cheers
Ian

Depends on number of adjustments to be made.  Give him a call - you will find him very helpful and friendly, or see his website - http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk

[nixoro]

I contacted the STS Tyre pro's yesterday and apparently they are struggling to get a price for the part, I was told VX dont stock these anymore which to me sounds a load of Bullshit.

I know I can get the part off ebay so am tempted to go this route and fit it myself.

Does anyone know if this part is in short supply.

I'm going to call them again at lunch time for an update.

If I was to buy and fit the part can anyone confirm what the torque setting will need to be.

[TheBoy]

I contacted the STS Tyre pro's yesterday and apparently they are struggling to get a price for the part, I was told VX dont stock these anymore which to me sounds a load of Bullshit.

I know I can get the part off ebay so am tempted to go this route and fit it myself.

Does anyone know if this part is in short supply.

I'm going to call them again at lunch time for an update.

If I was to buy and fit the part can anyone confirm what the torque setting will need to be.

Not aware of supply issues.

Do a search for torque -it has been covered before recently. 60Nm rings a bell, but you'd need to double check...

[nixoro]

I contacted the STS Tyre pro's yesterday and apparently they are struggling to get a price for the part, I was told VX dont stock these anymore which to me sounds a load of Bullshit.

I know I can get the part off ebay so am tempted to go this route and fit it myself.

Does anyone know if this part is in short supply.

I'm going to call them again at lunch time for an update.

If I was to buy and fit the part can anyone confirm what the torque setting will need to be.

Not aware of supply issues.

Do a search for torque -it has been covered before recently. 60Nm rings a bell, but you'd need to double check...

Cheers TheBoy I shall have a look, just checked the Haynes finally found the page and it gives a similar setting for all the connecting bolts.

Found the guide by RonaldMcBurger http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1158598664
Looks pretty straight forward

[TheBoy]

I contacted the STS Tyre pro's yesterday and apparently they are struggling to get a price for the part, I was told VX dont stock these anymore which to me sounds a load of Bullshit.

I know I can get the part off ebay so am tempted to go this route and fit it myself.

Does anyone know if this part is in short supply.

I'm going to call them again at lunch time for an update.

If I was to buy and fit the part can anyone confirm what the torque setting will need to be.

Not aware of supply issues.

Do a search for torque -it has been covered before recently. 60Nm rings a bell, but you'd need to double check...

Cheers TheBoy I shall have a look, just checked the Haynes finally found the page and it gives a similar setting for all the connecting bolts.

Found the guide by RonaldMcBurger http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1158598664
Looks pretty straight forward

Easy enough job, easier still with right balljoint splitters...

[nixoro]

I contacted the STS Tyre pro's yesterday and apparently they are struggling to get a price for the part, I was told VX dont stock these anymore which to me sounds a load of Bullshit.

I know I can get the part off ebay so am tempted to go this route and fit it myself.

Does anyone know if this part is in short supply.

I'm going to call them again at lunch time for an update.

If I was to buy and fit the part can anyone confirm what the torque setting will need to be.

Not aware of supply issues.

Do a search for torque -it has been covered before recently. 60Nm rings a bell, but you'd need to double check...

Cheers TheBoy I shall have a look, just checked the Haynes finally found the page and it gives a similar setting for all the connecting bolts.

Found the guide by RonaldMcBurger http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1158598664
Looks pretty straight forward

Easy enough job, easier still with right balljoint splitters...

Looks Like the tyre place were struggling to get the part needed from the supplier they use.

So i'm going to give it ago myself I think, just got to order the part through Ebay then fit, the garage have said they are willing to do the 4 wheel alignment and they said if I wanted they would do the Geometry :-/ on that one at the moment.

Im assuming this can be done without balljoint splitters but would be made easier if I had one.

[TheBoy]

It will be easier with splitter. Depending how seized on, one may be required anyway.  They are cheap.

[nixoro]

It will be easier with splitter. Depending how seized on, one may be required anyway.  They are cheap.

Silly question but is the balljoint where the centre tie rod and tracking arm join to the Idler if so this is where it has the movement

[TheBoy]

It will be easier with splitter. Depending how seized on, one may be required anyway.  They are cheap.

Silly question but is the balljoint where the centre tie rod and tracking arm join to the Idler if so this is where it has the movement

The movement is generally the idler to chassis.

The ball joints (it has 2) are where track rod joins, and where centre tie rod joins

[nixoro]

It will be easier with splitter. Depending how seized on, one may be required anyway.  They are cheap.

Silly question but is the balljoint where the centre tie rod and tracking arm join to the Idler if so this is where it has the movement

The movement is generally the idler to chassis.

The ball joints (it has 2) are where track rod joins, and where centre tie rod joins

Ah Ok got that bit wrong  

I shall see about getting a splitter then

Would this do the job:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8-Inch-Ball-Joint-Splitter-Drop-Forged_W0QQitemZ150104143042QQcategoryZ30917QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Dave-C]

The fork type splittes are OK, the best type are the wind down type, great when you can't swing a hammer, Halfrauds sell one @ <£20, a good bit of kit....

Some might say horses for courses however!
DC