Read in a good post by Free Spirit about steering no recentering after turning a corner etc, I have this prob , Waht sort of job is it too replace them , and where is the best place to buy the brgs. Any advice greatfully recieved.
Allan
Allan
Read in a good post by Free Spirit about steering no recentering after turning a corner etc, I have this prob , Waht sort of job is it too replace them , and where is the best place to buy the brgs. Any advice greatfully recieved.
Allan
Mine has been a pain after turning for months, so I've finally decided to replace the top bearings.
I've a 1997 1.9td, non-power steering. Dealer parts only on mine.
I need the top bearings for the offside strut, while it's off I need a new insert as it's leaking oil, and the steering rack needs a new arm on the offside as well, as it's worn, probably by the bearing. Total cost for parts is £220 +vat. I can't be bothered pulling it all apart, as I've been quoted 4 hours labour cost, and while I do all my own work normally, these are so big and heavy, it would take me a couple of days.
220 + vat is about right for parts but four hours labour is nonsense I'd do it solo on your drive in less time let alone in a garage with a lift and someone to help.
New shock absorber insert, rack end, then the tracking as well? Seems good to me.
To be fair, it needs a new back brake line, and that's in the labour as well, so replacing that and bleeding the back as well.
The van drives round corners, and even straightens up by itself now.
to be honest I just didn't fancy this as it's just too big and heavy, I must be getting old.
It's the sort of place where you can stand under the van with the mechanic, and have a chat while he works.