#31: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: very_452001, Location: BirminghamPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 6:00 am ----
kit325 wrote:
very_452001 wrote:
update:
manage to get my wishbone replaced at a local garage. After the job was finished the mechanic said that I have a problem with my track/tie rods on both sides and he suggest to replace them.
If I ignore his advise what can faulty track/tie rods do to my car? What are the symptom's of faulty track/tie rods? I googled the symptoms and get back 'shimmying'. What is shimmying?
Knocking noise traveling low speed on bumpy road (stone paving), it can effect your wheel alignment (uneven tires wear).
Since you have your wishbones done already and you will need to book for wheel alignment anyway. You might just bite the bullet and replace the track rod end (about 10 pounds for each side) before you do the wheel alignment.
Is a 15 minutes job each side, you will need the following tools: 16mm spanner rubber mallet or hammer Socket set tape measure basic DIY skill
Guide as below: www.206info.co.uk/Foru...t=183.html
Or if don't have one of the above, just pay someone to do it. Good luck!
My MOT is in a couple of months. Can I fail a MOT with faulty Track Rods? If I pass MOT without changing my track rods then that means my Mechanic was lying right just to make more money out of me? Because I was suspicious when he said both Track rods including tie rods on the both sides needs replacing even though I had a faulty wishbone on the left side only so I would expect only the left track rod should be playing about that was effected by the faulty wishbone.
Whats the easiest way for me visually to diagnose a faulty track rod without involving tools?
Any advice?
Or shall I order a track rod for the left side just to be on the safe side?
#32: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: kit325, Location: LondonPosted: Wed May 14, 2014 11:28 am ---- You will fail your MOT if your car have faulty track rod end.
Another way to check is to jack up the car, hold the tyre at 3 and 9 o'clock, turn wheel left and right quickly and listen closely for any ununsual noice (knocking sound).
#33: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: very_452001, Location: BirminghamPosted: Thu May 15, 2014 5:31 pm ----
kit325 wrote:
You will fail your MOT if your car have faulty track rod end.
Another way to check is to jack up the car, hold the tyre at 3 and 9 o'clock, turn wheel left and right quickly and listen closely for any ununsual noice (knocking sound).
sorry for being a newb but do you mean rotate the wheel or push the wheel?
#34: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: kandlbarrett, Location: SwindonPosted: Fri May 16, 2014 4:35 am ---- Yes, you will fail an MOT with a faulty track rod - it is an essential safety part of your car and if it failed completely you will not be able to steer and the wheels will end up facing opposite directions.
You will also quickly wear tyres until it is fixed so, if only for the finances, get it fixed ASAP.
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