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Title: Vectra C mot jargon
Post by: jayjay29 on 03 November 2010, 20:14:15
Hi Guys
My mates got an 03 vectra and its failed its mot the fail sheet says N/S steering rack arm??
Does he mean the track rod??
Any help greatfully received
Regards
Jay
Title: Re: Vectra C mot jargon
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 November 2010, 20:40:48
I think so. My Vectra c went in to have a wheel bearing investigated. They gave me a check list which said 'both steering arms starting to wear'. Listed parts cost as £120 for both sides. Not sure what labour cost is/what's involved. Didn't ask, ask as had just been offered a £300 bill to do the wheel bearing. >:(
Title: Re: Vectra C mot jargon
Post by: Kneepad on 03 November 2010, 21:27:39
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Hi Guys
My mates got an 03 vectra and its failed its mot the fail sheet says N/S steering rack arm??
Does he mean the track rod??
Any help greatfully received
Regards
Jay


Yes, different name, same thingybob.
Title: Re: Vectra C mot jargon
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 November 2010, 21:39:58
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I think so. My Vectra c went in to have a wheel bearing investigated. They gave me a check list which said 'both steering arms starting to wear'. Listed parts cost as £120 for both sides. Not sure what labour cost is/what's involved. Didn't ask, ask as had just been offered a £300 bill to do the wheel bearing. >:(

Christ thats steep.

About 70 quid for an SKF hub and an hour or so to fit
Title: Re: Vectra C mot jargon
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 November 2010, 00:09:29
Part alone is £195 retail from vx, £175 from local factors, not sure on brand though. It does include the abs sensor if that counts? :-/
Pointed out that it should last longer than 32k, so being done for £170 all told. Should be foc but have doubled mileage in three months since buying the car, and it is a taxi so can't grumble to loudly I guess :-/
Title: Re: Vectra C mot jargon
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 November 2010, 17:14:58
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Part alone is £195 retail from vx, £175 from local factors, not sure on brand though. It does include the abs sensor if that counts? :-/
Pointed out that it should last longer than 32k, so being done for £170 all told. Should be foc but have doubled mileage in three months since buying the car, and it is a taxi so can't grumble to loudly I guess :-/


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Vectra-C-Signum-Front-Hub-Bearing-ABS-93186387-/230487596116?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35aa219c54

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