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Title: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: ted_one on 11 May 2012, 19:55:07

I've got a couple of advisories from a recent MOTon my 3.2,these being slight play on the steering idler and front wishbone bushes,and I was wondering wether any members could recommend a decent after market supplier for these items as the budget wont stretch to genuine VX parts at the moment :y

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 11 May 2012, 20:11:02

you wont get a reply to this as most say vx only the only thing i can say price them at vx and after market stuff and go from there if your like me you cant pay vx prices :y :y

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: Entwood on 11 May 2012, 20:18:55

Lemforder from All German Parts

Steering Idler :  http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_1220825-Steering-idler-arm-Original-equipment-Lemforder-14927-01-9195731.html

Wishbone NS : http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_906178-Control-arm-lower-NS-Omega-B-Lemforder-27734-02-90-576-788.html

Wisbone OS : http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_906267-Control-arm-lower-OS-Omega-B-Lemforder-27735-02-90-576-789.html

Not the cheapest .. but they are useless.. nor the most expensive ... but probably about the best value IMHO

HTH

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: ted_one on 11 May 2012, 20:28:57

I would certainly agree with you're comments,it was just a thought as I find my local VX dealer expensive accompanied with a could'nt give toss attitude and they do'nt keep Omega parts in stock,they've always got to order the items in. >:( I've found a Lemforder steering idler on flea bay for £45 which I think I'll go for and the bushes I'll take a punt on flea bay also if no further advice is offered :y

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: ted_one on 11 May 2012, 20:31:22

Thanks Entwood I'll take a look at their site right now :y

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: ted_one on 11 May 2012, 20:40:44

Yup looks like they 'll do, many thanks for the links :y

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: roberts_1409 on 11 May 2012, 20:41:48

Steering Idler http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-Carlton-Steering-Idler-Arm-110mm-9195731-/230789211143?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35bc1be407#ht_500wt_1081

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: RobG on 11 May 2012, 21:01:17

Quote from: roberts_1409 on 11 May 2012, 20:41:48

Steering Idler http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-Carlton-Steering-Idler-Arm-110mm-9195731-/230789211143?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35bc1be407#ht_500wt_1081

If you fit that one you may as well fit one of these
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/marsbar.jpg)

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: ted_one on 11 May 2012, 21:37:15

Advice taken,thanks Rob :y

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: Steve B on 11 May 2012, 21:45:56

LOL rob..its the way you put it  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: ted_one on 11 May 2012, 21:51:05

Yep,he shoots straight from the hip ::)

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: ozzycat on 11 May 2012, 23:00:50

nitro try pming andyc and see what he could do on trade club prices its worth a try  :y

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: Steve B on 11 May 2012, 23:31:03

there is very good advice on here...we take it,or we leave it ,yes there is the auction sites stuff and i must admit it seems the cheaper way to sort out the prob..but it dont happen............its short time junk. be grateful for the expert/longtime advice you have been given
if they tell you go vx then...go there...if they tell you go pattern.. look and compare but listen to the advice you have been given..

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: albitz on 11 May 2012, 23:33:02

Quote from: RobG on 11 May 2012, 21:01:17

Quote from: roberts_1409 on 11 May 2012, 20:41:48

Steering Idler http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-Carlton-Steering-Idler-Arm-110mm-9195731-/230789211143?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35bc1be407#ht_500wt_1081

If you fit that one you may as well fit one of these
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/marsbar.jpg)

I fitted one from a cheapo ebay supplier.It failed the MOT due to excessive play............THE NEXT DAY !!!! Lemforder or Vx for this part. ;)

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: Steve B on 11 May 2012, 23:39:36

as i said

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: TheBoy on 12 May 2012, 10:02:17

idler - Lemforder or GM (get andyc to get trade price on GM :y)

front wishbone bushes - if rear front wishbone bushes are OK, and balljoint is good, poly the fronts, approx £45 delivered.

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: feeutfo on 12 May 2012, 11:26:05

Quote from: TheBoy on 12 May 2012, 10:02:17

idler - Lemforder or GM (get andyc to get trade price on GM :y)

front wishbone bushes - if rear front wishbone bushes are OK, and balljoint is good, poly the fronts, approx £45 delivered.

As TB says. Check the reaward bush in the wishbone is good and not split or separated. Even if it's not metioned in the mot still check carefully, jack up, wheel off, torch in there and look for splits or separation.

As said, if ok, and the ball joint is good, fit polly in place of the failed front bush, job done.
Might need set up. Polly are about £45 for two. :y

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: aaronjb on 13 May 2012, 08:53:25

Quote from: TheBoy on 12 May 2012, 10:02:17

idler - Lemforder or GM (get andyc to get trade price on GM :y)

I'd swear blind that Andy gave a price, not so long ago, that wasn't much more than Lemforder for a genuine VX one - few quid in it maybe. But I'll be damned if I can find his post, now! >:(

Title: Re: Which after market suppliers.
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 13 May 2012, 10:51:59

Quote from: RobG on 11 May 2012, 21:01:17

Quote from: roberts_1409 on 11 May 2012, 20:41:48

Steering Idler http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-Carlton-Steering-Idler-Arm-110mm-9195731-/230789211143?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35bc1be407#ht_500wt_1081

If you fit that one you may as well fit one of these
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/marsbar.jpg)

;D ;D ;D :y :y