First MOT done.....

rizel23 · 14th June 2011, 21:43

and passed thank god!

But N/S has slight play in 'pin/bush' i hit a big pot hole other week, nt bad enough to fail but needs doing, what would i need to replace and would i need to do both sides?

Thanks

Thomas · 14th June 2011, 21:46

moved to technical help forum for better coverage

rizel23 · 15th June 2011, 21:21

anyone? Moving doesn't seem to have attracted much interest

thanks!

Mike Noc · 15th June 2011, 21:39

Assume we are talking about the front suspension? If so then could be the lower arm and rear bush but most garages would be able to isolate the play to one or the other, or are they saying both need replacing?

If it does turn out to be the lower arm and rear bush then you only need to do the side that is worn, and if the arm is worn then best to change the bush as well while it is out.

Mike

T-Cut · 16th June 2011, 14:15

There are two ball joints and a spline/bush joint one each lower arm (wishbone). Neither ball joint is replaceable without renewing the arm. However, the spline/bush joint may only require a new bush to make it serviceable. The spline is unlikely to wear significantly. Bush replacement is discussed regularly and there's probably a How To if you need to know.

The usual advice is to avoid eBay budget priced bushes and pay for a good quality part from a recognised MGR spares supplier. The lower arm is Item 1 and the bush is Item 3 in this Rimmer listing: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001541

rizel23 · 16th June 2011, 14:53

thanks to you both.

Yes its front suspension, i will find out exactly tonight what was problem, when asked reply was 'movement in ball joint' and he showed me the wheel moved side to side a little (left to right) when on ramp.

Mike Noc · 16th June 2011, 22:09

Yes sounds like lower arm required and as mentioned worth changing the rear bush at the same time.

Surprised you got a pass as any play here will only get worse, and when it does you can feel the change in direction when accelerating and braking.

Mike

rizel23 · 17th June 2011, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeseignot

Yes sounds like lower arm required and as mentioned worth changing the rear bush at the same time.

Surprised you got a pass as any play here will only get worse, and when it does you can feel the change in direction when accelerating and braking.

Mike

right it seems Jules has quality OEM bushes, is there a decent 3rd party lower arm anywhere even the aftermarket line one is £100 at rimmers!

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rizel23 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 SE Dark Fantasy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warwick Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 11 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	anyone? Moving doesn't seem to have attracted much interest thanks! __________________ all working like a dream

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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: 11,551 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Assume we are talking about the front suspension? If so then could be the lower arm and rear bush but most garages would be able to isolate the play to one or the other, or are they saying both need replacing? If it does turn out to be the lower arm and rear bush then you only need to do the side that is worn, and if the arm is worn then best to change the bush as well while it is out. Mike Last edited by Mike Noc; 15th June 2011 at 21:43..

16th June 2011, 14:53	#6
rizel23 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 SE Dark Fantasy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warwick Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 11 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	thanks to you both. Yes its front suspension, i will find out exactly tonight what was problem, when asked reply was 'movement in ball joint' and he showed me the wheel moved side to side a little (left to right) when on ramp. __________________ all working like a dream

16th June 2011, 14:15	#5
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	There are two ball joints and a spline/bush joint one each lower arm (wishbone). Neither ball joint is replaceable without renewing the arm. However, the spline/bush joint may only require a new bush to make it serviceable. The spline is unlikely to wear significantly. Bush replacement is discussed regularly and there's probably a How To if you need to know. The usual advice is to avoid eBay budget priced bushes and pay for a good quality part from a recognised MGR spares supplier. The lower arm is Item 1 and the bush is Item 3 in this Rimmer listing: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001541

16th June 2011, 22:09	#7
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: 11,551 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Yes sounds like lower arm required and as mentioned worth changing the rear bush at the same time. Surprised you got a pass as any play here will only get worse, and when it does you can feel the change in direction when accelerating and braking. Mike