Focus dust covers

finnharpsboy

failed nct for dust covers on front antiroll bar bushes and links.....

any ideas?

biko

Both sides (nearside/offside)?
Buy new ones and replace the whole thing.

Do you intend to DIY it?
Bushes are a bit more tricky than the links.

finnharpsboy

biko wrote: »

Both sides (nearside/offside)?
Buy new ones and replace the whole thing.

What car and year? Do you intend to DIY it?

yeah both sides its a 00 focus
what are dust covers tho haha?

CJhaughey

finnharpsboy wrote: »

what are dust covers tho haha?

Perhaps they mean the rubber boot that covers the ball joint?

biko

They are rubber boots that prevent grease escaping for the linkage at the ends.
Once they get worn and break open it's easiest to replace the whole thing (but you can get the covers separate if you are handy and want to go cheaper).

finnharpsboy

has on test report
Item: Front Suspension (46)
Description: Anti Roll Bar bushes and links
Reason: Dust Covers

finnharpsboy

biko wrote: »

They are rubber boots that prevent grease escaping for the linkage at the ends.
Once they get worn and break open it's easiest to replace the whole thing (but you can get the covers separate if you are handy and want to go cheaper).

looks easier to change the lot

biko

Ah, it's probably just the links then and not the bushes.
A mech would charge around 50 per side to fix it. Each link cost about 15/20.

If you're handy with the spanners you can do it yourself.