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Front link NCT

  • 07-01-2013 6:01pm
    #1
    irishguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭


    Could anyone tell me if a loose front link on a car would be cause to fail an NCT?

    Also are wiper blades part of the test and do you have to adjust the headlights if you replace an indicator bulb?


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  • #2
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    irishguy wrote: »
    1. Could anyone tell me if a loose front link on a car would be cause to fail an NCT?

    2. Also are wiper blades part of the test

    3. .. and do you have to adjust the headlights if you replace an indicator bulb?

    Very quickly:
    1. Yes
    2. Yes
    3. ...not necessarily - unless you disturbed it or removed it.

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  • #3
    irishguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭irishguy


    galwaytt wrote: »
    Very quickly:
    1. Yes
    2. Yes
    3. ...not necessarily - unless you disturbed it or removed it.

    I was full sure I NCT'ed it when this link was broken before. I am guessing its something they would spot easy enough ?


  • #4
    elaverty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 399 ✭✭elaverty


    They will spot it straight away ish,,,its a big failing item,,its not dear to replace though,,


  • #5
    nct tester
    Closed Accounts Posts: 361 ✭✭nct tester


    what kind of link, anti roll bar??


  • #6
    Muckie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭Muckie


    If you mean the anti roll bar is loose.

    Check the rubber bushings(they go over the anti rool bar, perish with age)

    Best to replace, not a big job.

    If not the steering and movement of the body of the car is awful, causes extra wear on front tyres too.

    If its worn drop links, you'll notice a "clunk" sound when you go around round abouts, best to change the one

    on either side also.


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