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[polilara]

Looking for this rod, is it available somewhere else..., seems expensive. My present one is almost repairable.

https://www.online-parts.co.uk/vauxhall-spare-parts/9117095_Rod.html

[Nick W]

You could make one from some threaded rod and a couple of ball joints as used in model aircraft linkages. But that's only a saving if you already have the parts; if you have to buy them then you might as well just buy the correct part.


I don't see a picture on that link, so you might want the actuating arm for the sensor. That's a simple chunk of metal with a couple of holes. If you have a 3D printer that would be another good way of making one

[annihilator]

If you think that's expensive have you seen the shipping and small order costs £44 🤪
Petty sure I've got a couple but finding them may take some time.

[polilara]

You could make one from some threaded rod and a couple of ball joints as used in model aircraft linkages. But that's only a saving if you already have the parts; if you have to buy them then you might as well just buy the correct part.


I don't see a picture on that link, so you might want the actuating arm for the sensor. That's a simple chunk of metal with a couple of holes. If you have a 3D printer that would be another good way of making one

Sure, Thanks, I try to find those ball joints, fig enclosed.
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GCEA_enFI943FI943&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=9117095&fir=I8Z7YHbqTZxi0M%252CewLitoeKG2AEXM%252C_%253B4_zU28aGITnRmM%252CFpY9MjHWWSxCXM%252C_%253BwY7xNMxWJkLbrM%252CUmx4m8v7ZYKFjM%252C_%253BLPvKJ4QmrrTNTM%252C9MtsejOHwyJpFM%252C_%253BvvhCOJ7A2CW7JM%252CrBTU2Dm7_YW98M%252C_%253B8kThXNyPsV9_yM%252C38f4jfsdJg37WM%252C_%253BbPF8bR_Z6i_kaM%252CAdgLOJ1ei3cdyM%252C_%253BMOBZgTJ1J2B9dM%252CLw4lF2Om_D-UgM%252C_%253B2GzPDNB2rfhr7M%252CWwx8L5C1lk8g2M%252C_%253BInTyb0n2Ir66UM%252C8YSWf1go5NzaDM%252C_&usg=AI4_-kQaslw0xVrOf4OFpdGDfiRf197qxQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi13e3WoOPzAhXososKHXE0A1IQjJkEegQICxAC&biw=1527&bih=854&dpr=1.1#imgrc=I8Z7YHbqTZxi0M

[Nick W]

Like THESE?


I would check the thread on the rod, and buy the appropriate(probably M5) joints.

[polilara]

OK, thanks, small thing but have to be repaired. Badly oxidized ball joints. Easy thing. M6 thread etc.

[dave the builder]

clicky link  
or similar perhaps

[Nick W]

clicky link  
or similar perhaps

Exactly.


But if you could actually buy the correct part for £20 as the OP's link suggested, surely that would make more sense?