MOT failure - Not to bad - Bit of help though please

[Chapperz]

Annual visit to the GP (MOT) has given me a couple of bits to do and I`m a bit short on time to do research due to work. Need to get this sorted, parts delivered by the weekend, so need to ask, as there are a squillion different posts:

Failed on - Track rod end ball joint (Ns) and rear shock, shockingly leaky

Advisories on - Play on steering rack inner joint (os) and worn bush (the poor girl) shock absorber rear upper (os)

Need to get all my parts ordered and delivered before the weekend (yay to working in the snow), been trawling for what to go for (OEM or aftermarkets) and could use some advice on what parts to get. Also what else I should be doing/getting whilst I`m at it?

Cheers

 

[MRBILLYUK]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-C...607528&hash=item3f66640928:g:LS4AAMXQR4FRlOiq

 

[Chapperz]

Whoops forgot to mention FF 182

Thanks for the quick reply fella.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I was assuming FF182 with cup packs ? Most usually are.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-R...ane-amp-Twingo-LH-Track-Rod-End-/281697000271
Lemforder are decent quality and a bit cheaper . Have a look for a discount code for Euro car parts.
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/...t=awin+traffic&utm_campaign=Editorial+Content

 

[STEVE.M]

Whoops forgot to mention FF 182

Thanks for the quick reply fella.

If you are going to order a pair of rear shocks ( always fit as a pair ) from Wolverhampton, you may as well order the inner tie rod & track rod end at the same time.

 

[DrR]

All FF have cup packs as that’s what it means.

Rear shock change is easy, don’t even need to jack the car up?

And track rod/ball joint end isn’t anything serious either?

The rest id sort after the MOT if you’re short on time?

 

[Chapperz]

Cheers for clarifying @DrR - Think i would have remembered that after owning her for 10 years.

Yep all the job`s are easy enough, just need to get the bits ordered and in before Saturday

Re: track road end, ball joint - So its best to refresh the whole lot rather than just the ball joint?

 

[adamlstr]

It's at the age where anything rubber is going to want replacing.

If you've got budget, go round the whole car with new bushings/TREs/ARB-links. It will feel like a new car.

 

[STEVE.M]

Cheers for clarifying @DrR - Think i would have remembered that after owning her for 10 years.

Yep all the job`s are easy enough, just need to get the bits ordered and in before Saturday

Re: track road end, ball joint - So its best to refresh the whole lot rather than just the ball joint?

Best to replace in one go, rather than do half the job twice.
You will need a tool to change the inner tie rod though.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universa...m=172837707274&_trksid=p2045573.c100505.m3226

 

[Chapperz]

@STEVE.M Can`t find the tie and track rod ends, you got a link? Is it best to do both sides at the same time?

 

[JamesBryan]

Best to replace in one go, rather than do half the job twice.
You will need a tool to change the inner tie rod though.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Inner-Tie-Rod-Wrench-27mm-42mm-removal-tool-Tie-Rod-End-Car-Truck/172837707274?_trkparms=aid=555017&algo=PL.CASSINI&ao=2&asc=43782&meid=02c51f050fb84233b06f474c3bf4f236&pid=100505&rk=1&rkt=1&&itm=172837707274&_trksid=p2045573.c100505.m3226

And the patience of a saint to get the new rubber boot back on the rack, especially on the driver's side.

 

[Chapperz]

@STEVE.M Can`t find the tie and track rod ends, you got a link? Is it best to do both sides at the same time?

Or I could just look at the RPD post in sellers and find it myself

 

[STEVE.M]

Or I could just look at the RPD post in sellers and find it myself :smile:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-WOLVERHAMPTON/About-Us.html Phone and mention CLIOSPORT for discount

TRACK ROD END LH 7701474492 £12 EbAY OR MOTOR FACTORS
INNER TIE ROD 7701473656 £26 ON SALE RPD WITH PROPER BOOT
REAR SHOCK 8200681125 as per link post 2

I`d get a move on, as the weather may disrupt standard delivery times.

 

[Chapperz]

Done - all ordered through RPD and out for next day.

Cheers all for your input and helping me to get the right bits!

 

[STEVE.M]

Done - all ordered through RPD and out for next day.

Cheers all for your input and helping me to get the right bits!

Don't forget you need a tool to remove the inner tie rod!

 

[Chapperz]

Don't forget you need a tool to remove the inner tie rod!

Aye and its causing me a headache finding one the will be delivered before the weekend. Got one that's 34 - 42mm that can be delivered by Friday but cant work out if its to big..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Unive...039028&hash=item3f41e21a3f:g:g2oAAOSw~e5ZUVQE

 

[STEVE.M]

Aye and its causing me a headache finding one the will be delivered before the weekend. Got one that's 34 - 42mm that can be delivered by Friday but cant work out if its to big..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Unive...039028&hash=item3f41e21a3f:g:g2oAAOSw~e5ZUVQE

That will do the job.

 

[Chapperz]

Got to love the guys @renaultpartsdirect - delivered in under 24 hours (22 to be precise) and at a great price too :up:. May put up some pics of fitting up on Saturday but will probs be to cold to faff about with the camera

 

[STEVE.M]

Got to love the guys @renaultpartsdirect - delivered in under 24 hours (22 to be precise) and at a great price too :up:. May put up some pics of fitting up on Saturday but will probs be to cold to faff about with the camera

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See you decided to fit both sides.
Remember to count the number of threads when you remove the TRE`s, so you can drive to get the tracking set in a reasonably straight line.

 

[Chapperz]

@STEVE.M - Will do! Currently working out if I get Kiwk Fit to do the tracking on the Hunter for £68 or my usual local guy with his bits of string (he probs has a laser of some sort) for £30.. .

 

[STEVE.M]

@STEVE.M - Will do! Currently working out if I get Kiwk Fit to do the tracking on the Hunter for £68 or my usual local guy with his bits of string (he probs has a laser of some sort) for £30.. .

If you have been happy with your usual guy up to now, I`d stick with him.

 

[Chapperz]

If you have been happy with your usual guy up to now, I`d stick with him.

Just playing with using the hunter as it will all be new bits - My cheapskate nature has kicked in and its booked in for the 30 quidder.

Tie rod wrench just arrived so all set to go :up:

 

[STEVE.M]

Just playing with using the hunter as it will all be new bits - My cheapskate nature has kicked in and its booked in for the 30 quidder.

Tie rod wrench just arrived so all set to go :up:

The hunter would be good, my reservation is do they have a pilot to fly it?

 

[JamesBryan]

Hunter is only as good as the person using it.

 

[Chapperz]

The tie rod tool was bloody useless, think it may have been slightly to big, ended up using a pip wench on the passenger side. Drivers side there was no room so just aborted as that was only an advisory. Still car feels tons better, with new shocks and just the one side with the refreshed tie rod and TRE. Cheers again for the help :up:

 

[STEVE.M]

The tie rod tool was bloody useless, think it may have been slightly to big, ended up using a pip wench on the passenger side. Drivers side there was no room so just aborted/QUOTE]

??? Did you use a long extension, so that the ratchet was clear of the subframe etc in the wheel arch?

 

[Chapperz]

Yes mate, damn thing just wouldn`t grip.

 

[R3k1355]

Just a crap tool mate don't worry about it, with the correct one it's an absolute breeze.
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