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Title: Oh Bums
Post by: Paulus on 27 December 2007, 17:12:01
I have just fitted my new wishbones which is the reason why it failed the MOT last week, but I have broken something. It is a little link on the passenger side that bolts on to the wishbone. I think it is something to do with the self-leveling headlights and they are now pointing down about 3 feet in front of the car. Am I right? I hope so...I've put a wanted ad on the forum. It's about 2" long with a push-on ball-joint on either end,
Title: Re: Oh Bums
Post by: Paulus on 27 December 2007, 17:13:14
I suppose, strictly speaking, this shouldn't be in General Chat...I think.
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Post by: markey mark on 27 December 2007, 17:13:48
yes mate thats the level sensor for the hids !! very expensive from vauxhall !!  ::)
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Post by: Paulus on 27 December 2007, 17:15:32
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yes mate thats the level sensor for the hids !! very expensive from vauxhall !!  ::)
It bloody would be...I only need the one little bar...I've snapped the ball-socket off  :-[
Title: Re: Oh Bums
Post by: Markjay on 27 December 2007, 17:15:39
Hope this helps....

(http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5917/hidepcnz8.jpg)

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Post by: Markjay on 27 December 2007, 17:16:14
(http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/234/hidpndk9.jpg)

Title: Re: Oh Bums
Post by: Paulus on 27 December 2007, 17:16:51
Nice one  :y

It's No.13
Title: Re: Oh Bums
Post by: markey mark on 27 December 2007, 17:17:10
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yes mate thats the level sensor for the hids !! very expensive from vauxhall !!  ::)
It bloody would be...I only need the one little bar...I've snapped the ball-socket off  :-[


 could you not repair it bud ?? only moves slightly thats why they seize up !! ;D
Title: Re: Oh Bums
Post by: Paulus on 27 December 2007, 17:24:04
I will try...How much force does it see? I know it's only a bit of plastic so I could get my soldering iron out and plastic-weld it. But if it needs a bit of structural integrity, it will need to be stronger.
Title: Re: Oh Bums
Post by: markey mark on 27 December 2007, 17:26:06
not much really it just moves when you brake or accelerate !! try repairing it bud if it dont work you aint lost owt !! ;)
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Post by: Markjay on 27 December 2007, 17:28:14
Put lots of two-tube Epoxy around the repair... the stuff hardens completely in 24 hours and it is as tough as normal plastic... and also ask Vx for a price... and check the local scrappies....

Title: Re: Oh Bums
Post by: Paulus on 27 December 2007, 17:32:20
Cheers guys...I'll get out my tools again  :)
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Post by: alexandjen on 27 December 2007, 17:50:16
Does anyone know where no 1 -  the control unit is situated on the vehicle?
Title: Re: Oh Bums
Post by: markey mark on 27 December 2007, 17:52:22
under drivers side front wing bud !! behind arch liner  ;)
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Post by: alexandjen on 27 December 2007, 17:58:21
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under drivers side front wing bud !! behind arch liner  ;)

Thanks Markey, I take it the the arch liner has to be removed to access it?
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Post by: markey mark on 27 December 2007, 18:26:15
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under drivers side front wing bud !! behind arch liner  ;)

Thanks Markey, I take it the the arch liner has to be removed to access it?


 yes mate it does or you could just remove the front part and pull it back a bit its on the inner wing near the headlight bud !!  ;)
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Post by: alexandjen on 27 December 2007, 18:28:55
Many Thanks Markey  :y
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Post by: markey mark on 27 December 2007, 18:33:44
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Many Thanks Markey  :y

no worries at all  ;D
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Post by: Andy B on 27 December 2007, 20:10:08
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...... and also ask Vx for a price.....

About £50  :o  :(
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Post by: alexandjen on 27 December 2007, 20:15:12
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...... and also ask Vx for a price.....

About £50  :o  :(

What just for the arm?  :o
Title: Re: Oh Bums
Post by: Markjay on 27 December 2007, 20:18:50
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...... and also ask Vx for a price.....

About £50 :o  :(

What just for the arm?  :o

No, looks like both the arm and the leg....  ;D


Sorry couldn't resist  :-?

Title: Re: Oh Bums
Post by: alexandjen on 27 December 2007, 20:20:46
Nice one  :D  ::)
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Post by: Andy B on 27 December 2007, 20:26:05

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What just for the arm?  :o

No, looks like both the arm and the leg....  ;D


Sorry couldn't resist  :-?


LOL  ;D
You get the whole lot for your 50 spondoolies.  ;D
Title: Re: Oh Bums
Post by: Paulus on 28 December 2007, 19:35:48
There's NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WAY that I would spend that much on a small part like that...so I've fixed it  8-)
Title: Re: Oh Bums
Post by: markey mark on 28 December 2007, 20:48:03
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There's NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WAY that I would spend that much on a small part like that...so I've fixed it  8-)

 top man !! was looking in garage today and found a few spares !! :y :y