wishbone cover??

zola66 · 14th October 2014, 14:09

Hi all

My rover has just failed its MOT, reasons are low rear pads and missing a wishbone dust cover, can someone enlighten me as to what this cover is as I cannot find it online at all.

kindest rgds.

DMGRS · 14th October 2014, 14:50

It's the cover fitted to the ball joint on the wishbone to prevent the ingress of dust - visible as the black covers on the base of the ball joint (see picture in my listing for the wishbone as an example) - Wishbone - Rover 75 / MG ZT - RH

The dust cover is the black cover you can see around the 'shaft' of the ball joint. You can replace the cover, but if it's started to wear due to ingress of dirt, you may need to change the arm itself.

zola66 · 14th October 2014, 15:02

Oh I thought it was this.....
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DMGRS · 14th October 2014, 15:21

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Originally Posted by zola66

Oh I thought it was this.....Attachment 41045

It is - it's the same thing.

T-Cut · 14th October 2014, 18:07

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Originally Posted by MGJohn

There are six (boots) on the front suspension of the Rover 600s. Not sure how many on the front of our 75/ZTs.

There are a total of twelve ball joints & boots on the front suspension, including those on the drive shafts.

TC

minimutly · 17th October 2014, 22:18

Probably fitted upside down so the pilot could see out the front, rather than having to peer 'round a pair of cylinder heads. Alternative would have been the prop rather close to the ground.
Just guessing,
Huw

Mike Noc · 18th October 2014, 07:58

If you can't see any sign of lubricant it could be it never had any in the first place. I've come across a few modern balljoints that are built up dry.

Still just as important that the covers are in good condition as any contamination can lead to rapid wear.

An improvement my old Triumph Vitesse (and Scimitar which used the same front suspension) where you rebuilt and lubricated the trunnions on a regular basis.

MSS · 18th October 2014, 21:17

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Originally Posted by zola66

Hi all

My rover has just failed its MOT, reasons are low rear pads and missing a wishbone dust cover, can someone enlighten me as to what this cover is as I cannot find it online at all.

kindest rgds.

This previous thread may be of help.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=162369

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DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,354 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	It's the cover fitted to the ball joint on the wishbone to prevent the ingress of dust - visible as the black covers on the base of the ball joint (see picture in my listing for the wishbone as an example) - Wishbone - Rover 75 / MG ZT - RH The dust cover is the black cover you can see around the 'shaft' of the ball joint. You can replace the cover, but if it's started to wear due to ingress of dirt, you may need to change the arm itself. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

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minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Probably fitted upside down so the pilot could see out the front, rather than having to peer 'round a pair of cylinder heads. Alternative would have been the prop rather close to the ground. Just guessing, Huw

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Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,572 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	If you can't see any sign of lubricant it could be it never had any in the first place. I've come across a few modern balljoints that are built up dry. Still just as important that the covers are in good condition as any contamination can lead to rapid wear. An improvement my old Triumph Vitesse (and Scimitar which used the same front suspension) where you rebuilt and lubricated the trunnions on a regular basis.