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Steering idler
« 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..
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Re: Steering idler
« Reply #1 on: 26 February 2013, 22:42:21 »
Only one across the range as i was aware, but could be wrong.  ::)
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Re: Steering idler
« Reply #2 on: 26 February 2013, 23:00:52 »
Yep 2 sizes - one that fits and one that doesn't  ;)
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Re: Steering idler
« Reply #3 on: 26 February 2013, 23:25:49 »
Use Lemforder or GM.Cheap pattern versions are fals economy. ;)
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Re: Steering idler
« Reply #4 on: 27 February 2013, 02:32:45 »
they should be 110mm on a mig, just done mine
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Re: Steering idler
« Reply #5 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
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Re: Steering idler
« Reply #6 on: 27 February 2013, 11:10:26 »
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Re: Steering idler
« Reply #7 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.
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