Newbee Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Hi there, back for more periodical advice, I got a mechanic to replace the drop link back on the dricers side about 1 year ago now there is a similar bit more noticable noise I think coming from the other bar.If this is the case how much effort would it be to replace it myself, I'm not entirely useless but if specialty tools are needed that counts me out.If it is possible to DIY, would I get this from a normal motor factor as the dealerships are rip offs! Thanks in advance Sorry I forgot to mention its a Y reg Berlingo 1.4 multispace (petrol) Quote
Phaeton Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Hi there, back for more periodical advice, I got a mechanic to replace the drop link back on the dricers side about 1 year ago now there is a similar bit more noticable noise I think coming from the other bar.If this is the case how much effort would it be to replace it myself, I'm not entirely useless but if specialty tools are needed that counts me out.If it is possible to DIY, would I get this from a normal motor factor as the dealerships are rip offs!Thanks in advance Sorry I forgot to mention its a Y reg Berlingo 1.4 multispace (petrol) Don't know these specifically although I must have undone mine when I changed my spring. They are not a hard job to do normally if your replacing them, you sometimes have to take them off with an angry grinder. They have a ball joint type knuckle on them with a lock nut, but to stop the thread moving you normally have to put a small allen key in the end which rounds off. Hope thats of help. Alan... Quote
Newbee Posted June 19, 2009 Author Posted June 19, 2009 Don't know these specifically although I must have undone mine when I changed my spring. They are not a hard job to do normally if your replacing them, you sometimes have to take them off with an angry grinder. They have a ball joint type knuckle on them with a lock nut, but to stop the thread moving you normally have to put a small allen key in the end which rounds off. Hope thats of help. Alan... Thanks for the advice, I remember the mechanic reaching behind the wheel and moving the bar on the other side which made a knocking noise, I tried this but I was tring to move the bar from side to side but I think I should have been tring to move it up and down, is that the case? to find the knocking noise. I found a site where I can buy the part if needed so not making the dealers richer! Cheers again Quote
solo1874 Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Thanks for the advice, I remember the mechanic reaching behind the wheel and moving the bar on the other side which made a knocking noise, I tried this but I was tring to move the bar from side to side but I think I should have been tring to move it up and down, is that the case? to find the knocking noise. I found a site where I can buy the part if needed so not making the dealers richer! Cheers again Quote
solo1874 Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Thanks for the advice, I remember the mechanic reaching behind the wheel and moving the bar on the other side which made a knocking noise, I tried this but I was tring to move the bar from side to side but I think I should have been tring to move it up and down, is that the case? to find the knocking noise. I found a site where I can buy the part if needed so not making the dealers richer! Cheers againAs Phaeton said quite straight forward apart from the nuts rusting and the allen screw to hold the link rounding off. I used a hacksaw on one side, the other was a different story and flew apart. I purchased clones on ebay which work fine and they have a hexagonal rather than the allen screw that does the job. Its really nice when quietness is restored again. Good luck John Quote
Newbee Posted July 21, 2009 Author Posted July 21, 2009 As Phaeton said quite straight forward apart from the nuts rusting and the allen screw to hold the link rounding off. I used a hacksaw on one side, the other was a different story and flew apart. I purchased clones on ebay which work fine and they have a hexagonal rather than the allen screw that does the job. Its really nice when quietness is restored again. Good luck John Thanks every one for the replies, where could I get the fittings if mine fall apart, I've never dealt with ebay. Thanks in advance Quote
Phaeton Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I had to buy one at the weekend from my local factors less than £8 I think. Alan... Quote
Newbee Posted July 31, 2009 Author Posted July 31, 2009 I had to buy one at the weekend from my local factors less than £8 I think. Alan... Thanks for all replies. I found the part on a site (aep) car parts and the picture shows threaded bolts sticking out of each end and a nut attached to both, if the product comes like this will I need others fixings? http://www.aepdirect.com/index.php?option=...product_id=3223 Quote
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