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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Glassback on 26 February 2013, 22:34:28

Title: Steering idler
Post by: Glassback on 26 February 2013, 22:34:28

I need to replace the steering idler arm on my 51 plate 2.2 dti cdx.omega. Local motor factors say there is Two sizes, does anyone know which size I need. Cheers..

Title: Re: Steering idler
Post by: ffcgary1 on 26 February 2013, 22:42:21

Only one across the range as i was aware, but could be wrong.  ::)

Title: Re: Steering idler
Post by: dbug on 26 February 2013, 23:00:52

Yep 2 sizes - one that fits and one that doesn't  ;)

Title: Re: Steering idler
Post by: albitz on 26 February 2013, 23:25:49

Use Lemforder or GM.Cheap pattern versions are fals economy. ;)

Title: Re: Steering idler
Post by: adey2 on 27 February 2013, 02:32:45

they should be 110mm on a mig, just done mine

Title: Re: Steering idler
Post by: paul8594 on 27 February 2013, 10:07:44

As already stated dont buy cheap

Replaced one with cheapest i could find on internationally reknowned auuction site ;D Lasted a couple of months so got one from GSF which was okay but in future i will buy best i can afford as i have learnt that cheap doesnt pay in the long run

Title: Re: Steering idler
Post by: Seth on 27 February 2013, 11:10:26

Quote from: Albitz on 26 February 2013, 23:25:49

Use Lemforder or GM.Cheap pattern versions are fals economy. ;)

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

 :y

Title: Re: Steering idler
Post by: TheBoy on 27 February 2013, 19:34:11

As others have said, stick with either GM or Lemforder for this part. Lemforder are cheaper, about £45.