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[DrAndyB]

Hi all.

I have read quite a few posts on this and I think I have a conclusion based on my position and reading the various posts, but wanted to seek guidance from the great and good on the forum that I am doing the right thing before I commit, since it may cost a little but hopefully get the car sorted for another 14 years !!

Summary:  Last MOT showed Nearside and Offside front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [2.4.G.2].  It was also commented that both front tyres worn on inner tread.

History:  I have had car from new (2.5 V6 CDX – Pre Facelift, on V plate – 56k mls on clock )  Front tyres always worn on the inside edge.  I had, at recommendation from a 'local' garage to have the wishbones changed (from the original ones) some 6 years ago I would estimate.  Had new tyres on front too at that time but was never happy with the cowboys who did it and to annoy me more the steering wheel was then never central !!!!

Now:  6 years later (and about 10k miles later I would expect) front tyres are excessively worn on inner edge and I have always doubted that it was ever 'Tracked' correctly as I can see the front tyres definitely seemed to be pointing slightly outwards compared to the rears.  I only do about 1k mls a year so not heavy mileage !!! (but my pushbike takes a pounding !!!)

Going forward:  I was planning (as I don't know what the cowboys fitted 6 years ago) to have a new set of front wishbones and try to get a decent garage (who have some care !) locally to fit them and get to track back up.  The posts on the forum suggest that 'Lemforder' wishbones are the ones to get (from All German Parts ? Code 27734 02  & 27735 02) 

The car needs 4 new tyres, so after the wishbones, the next plan was to book in at Wheels In Motion (Bolton are the nearest to me from Chester ) and get them to fit 4 new tyres and get full geometry setup.

Does this sound like the best thing to do ?  Whilst I am ordering from All German Parts, should there be anything else I should get fitted (there seems to be quite a few bits on the website !!)

Thanks in advance for guidance.  Anybody know anybody local to Chester and the Wirral who could slap a pair of wishbones on if I get them ?

Cheers,
Andy.

[Entwood]

Looks like you have all the bases covered, I agree with your thoughts exactly..

ElitePete    http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=124

and

Darth Loo-Knee   http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=12562

are both outstanding members and might be able to help, although I'm not sure if either/both are still doing external work ..

[TheBoy]

As for tracking, don't waste your money. You need a full geometry done on it, as the front camber needs adjusting. WIM are who I use, but no good to you. Nigel Langs maybe? Ensure they don't just set the camber to "green", as that isn't a proper job

[DrAndyB]

Cheers.  I think Nigel Langs was where I had in mind.   

Not sure if Elite Pete or Daz would want to crawl under car for wishbones ?  Daz did sterling work on Oil cooler leak and Cambelt change last year 

Let me know chaps if your willing - happy to see you right naturally