Hi there, i'm new to the AO site and just working out where to post my post, think this is the right forum ..... anyway I recently bought a 1.9 JTD Multijet 147 which is nearly 4 years old now, done just over 30k. Both upper wishbones have been replaced within the last month (since purchase). I have developed the infamous 'front end knock'. Went to a local mechanic who has also noted play in a bush on the steering rack, just as i dreaded. The noise however is ARB related.
In short i'll have to get a new steering rack to pass MOT, obviously bl&&dy expensive. Therefore I was wondering if anyone would advise getting anything else done whilst I'm at it? Planning to get ARB, drop links and rack done as both involve taking off the subframe, I'd be very grateful if anyone had any tips of other wear and tear parts to get done at the same time? I'd rather just spend a small fortune all at once (ouch!)
Incidentally I only bought this 'Used and Approved' car from a renowned alfa dealer who had apparently fully serviced it in Dec 08 prior to my purchase in Jan 09 - Since purchase both upper wishbones gone, brake pads wore out after 4 weeks, having been told 'at least 12 months in them'. Now having to replace the aforementioned rack and ARB. Is that normal?!!!! More importantly is it acceptable if this dealer had the vehicle used and approved and fully serviced and MOT'd that I am having to carry out essential maintenance within 4 to 8 weeks of purchase...Again I would really interested to hear what folk think. Cheers
In short i'll have to get a new steering rack to pass MOT, obviously bl&&dy expensive. Therefore I was wondering if anyone would advise getting anything else done whilst I'm at it? Planning to get ARB, drop links and rack done as both involve taking off the subframe, I'd be very grateful if anyone had any tips of other wear and tear parts to get done at the same time? I'd rather just spend a small fortune all at once (ouch!)
Incidentally I only bought this 'Used and Approved' car from a renowned alfa dealer who had apparently fully serviced it in Dec 08 prior to my purchase in Jan 09 - Since purchase both upper wishbones gone, brake pads wore out after 4 weeks, having been told 'at least 12 months in them'. Now having to replace the aforementioned rack and ARB. Is that normal?!!!! More importantly is it acceptable if this dealer had the vehicle used and approved and fully serviced and MOT'd that I am having to carry out essential maintenance within 4 to 8 weeks of purchase...Again I would really interested to hear what folk think. Cheers