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worn ball joint

  • 21-05-2010 10:38pm
    #1
    hawkelady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭


    reno scenic failed the nct due to a worn ball joint on passenger side front.anyone have any idea how much this will cost me to fix?thanks


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  • #2
    si_guru
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    The part itself is probably inexpensive... fitting yourself could be a tricky, espcially if you have to do it kerbside.

    Any garage can do a job like that in under an hour (easily under an hour).


  • #3
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    No matter who does it, you'll need to have the 4-wheel alignment re-done (€40-50). Some garages include this in the price, some don't, so check what's included in the quote. Eitherway many garages, including main dealers, replace the part themselves but have the alignment done by tyre centres.


  • #4
    Tropheus
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    Get a local mechanic to do it. As has been said, it's a pig of a job to do with the car on the ground. Many makes have good quality non-OEM parts available that are worth considering which will bring the cost down.


  • #5
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    I disagree. You're better off going with OEM part instead of spurious. You get Genuine Part quality without Genuine Part mark up.


    Genuine Part = branded by car maker
    OEM = made by same manufacturer and to same spec as Genuine Part
    spurious = made by anyone else either under licence or not (often with lesser quality)


  • #6
    si_guru
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭si_guru


    slimjimmc wrote: »
    I disagree. You're better off going with OEM part instead of spurious. You get Genuine Part quality without Genuine Part mark up.


    Genuine Part = branded by car maker
    OEM = made by same manufacturer and to same spec as Genuine Part
    spurious = made by anyone else either under licence or not (often with lesser quality)


    Unless you have a Land Rover, in which case order is reversed! ;)


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  • #7
    shamwari
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,142 ✭✭✭shamwari


    I did a ball joint on a Mk1 Scenic which failed it's NCT test. On those cars, the balljoint is held onto the lower wishbone by two bolts and they took a lot of persuasion to loosen out. Also, the pinch bolt which secures the ball joint into the bottom of the hub can also be tight, and I'd advise having a replacement to hand from Renault in case you need to bash it out - if so, do it with a centre punch. IIRC it needs a spline bit to hold the pinch bolt head. Also there are several different types of ball joint used, so if you buy one, compare it to the one on the car before work commences to make sure you have been sold the right one.

    OP, if you've never done the job before, leave it in to get done. It can be a pig of a job, especially if you run into trouble.


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