#1: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: very_452001, Location: BirminghamPosted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:55 pm ---- Had my MOT test today and I received a advisory note from the tester saying 'Nearside front suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint [2.4.G.2]
which parts do i Need to replace?
#2: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: pazza, Location: west midsPosted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:58 pm ---- the lower arm needs changing mate
#3: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:32 pm ---- It doesn't need changing. Change it when it starts to knock.
Even try just nipping up the nut and bolt that holds it in place, usually works for something like that.
#5: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: pug206lx, Location: Taking a gearbox off somewherePosted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:30 pm ---- strangely from that photo i dont see any gearbox oil
#6: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: kandlbarrett, Location: SwindonPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 11:52 am ---- Worst case is the photo above but if you don't suffer from that (it is rare but does happen) if you wait until it is knocking then you are well on the way to having worn out your front tyres because the wheel is not held true.
I suspect the new tyre in the photo was fitted for that very reason. Poor tyre company that didn't spot the wear in the bottom ball joint.
#7: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: very_452001, Location: BirminghamPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:16 am ---- So should I change the lower arm or wishbone or both?
How much does a typical garage charge for the job so I know if I get ripped off once I receive a quote?
So should I change the lower arm or wishbone or both?
How much does a typical garage charge for the job so I know if I get ripped off once I receive a quote?
In the same boat as yourself, (on my thread) brand new for both sides £70, parts store i deal with, then got a garage to fit them for £40.
#10: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 1:38 am ---- I would deal with any advisory straight away. Get some decent branded wishbones from euro car parts. Take advantage of any discount codes too.
#11: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: SinfulDesignCom, Location: Ashford, KentPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:51 am ----
Edward wrote:
I would deal with any advisory straight away. Get some decent branded wishbones from euro car parts. Take advantage of any discount codes too.
Agree totally. Cheap wishbones are simply not worth it. A slight weakness in the mould and the cast will break very easily.
Don't buy OEM from Peugeot as they will be re-branded just with a higher price. I recommend Lemforder if you can manage the price tag.
#12: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: very_452001, Location: BirminghamPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:13 am ----
Lecktorious wrote:
very_452001 wrote:
So should I change the lower arm or wishbone or both?
How much does a typical garage charge for the job so I know if I get ripped off once I receive a quote?
Change either or. Same thing just a different name. Make sure you change them in pairs and get your tracking adjusted afterwards.
Ok so lower arm and wishbone are both the same thing?
When you say pair I have to replace both at the front 2 wheels even though the problem is at one. Why is that?
#13: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: Mr-Tigger, Location: EssexPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:00 pm ---- otherwise you end up with lop-sided feel/baance to the car with one side new and firm the other with play due to normal wear for a start and as they affect steering/tracking its best to have both sides on an equal playing field
#14: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:36 pm ---- The other side shouldn't have play because it would have failed the MOT too. Always a good idea to change things in pairs though.
#15: Re: Mot advisory note regarding suspension? Author: very_452001, Location: BirminghamPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:47 pm ----
Lecktorious wrote:
very_452001 wrote:
So should I change the lower arm or wishbone or both?
How much does a typical garage charge for the job so I know if I get ripped off once I receive a quote?
Change either or. Same thing just a different name. Make sure you change them in pairs and get your tracking adjusted afterwards.
When you say change them in pairs you mean get both wishbones replaced at the front 2 wheels? Why is that when the problem is at 1 wheel?
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and as they affect steering/tracking its best to have both sides on an equal playing field
