Suspension Lower Balljoint Rubbers
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singlespeed
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It shouldn't be a problem at all. When mine were going, I presented them with a load of examples from here and also pointed out that the Gordini on their forcourt was also sporting perished rubbers with only 4K on the clock and one meticulous owner (used to belong to Chris).bagseye":3r77sk6e said:
The only issue was they didn't have a replacement nut which they thought was in stock. So I got a clio 1.2 for a day which Mike let me swap for one of his demo cars
Did I hear a rumour that someone might e able to do the rubbers separately and they can be pressed or screwed in? I think it was Renault had updated the part
Or I may have read something else totally during a search
Or I may have read something else totally during a search
singlespeed":3mdiumjm said:It shouldn't be a problem at all. When mine were going, I presented them with a load of examples from here and also pointed out that the Gordini on their forcourt was also sporting perished rubbers with only 4K on the clock and one meticulous owner (used to belong to Chris).
The only issue was they didn't have a replacement nut which they thought was in stock. So I got a clio 1.2 for a day which Mike let me swap for one of his demo cars
i'll refer back to this then when i go down there. what annoys me is when the dealers play dumb when there is an obvious problem. Thats why people feel like they rip them off all the time.
And my thought is to write to renault, as i have a feeling i'll be back in next year with the same problem with zero warranty!!
singlespeed
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Just a thought, but in tha case it may be worth while making a small contribution to the cost of the part yourself :?bagseye":3fnuyf3o said:singlespeed":3fnuyf3o said:It shouldn't be a problem at all. When mine were going, I presented them with a load of examples from here and also pointed out that the Gordini on their forcourt was also sporting perished rubbers with only 4K on the clock and one meticulous owner (used to belong to Chris).
The only issue was they didn't have a replacement nut which they thought was in stock. So I got a clio 1.2 for a day which Mike let me swap for one of his demo cars
i'll refer back to this then when i go down there. what annoys me is when the dealers play dumb when there is an obvious problem. Thats why people feel like they rip them off all the time.
And my thought is to write to renault, as i have a feeling i'll be back in next year with the same problem with zero warranty!!
If a part is replaced completely FOC under waranty, it is deemed to be covered as part of the original vehicle waranty.
If however, you purchace a part and have it fitted then the new part(s) cary their own waranty period independent of the original vehicle waranty. https://www.renault.co.uk/ownerservices/parts.aspx
Having looked at this thread I thought I would have a quick look as original warranty ran out 06/12. Sure enough both my ball joints are split! Car has only done 22k. Luckily place I bought it from gave it a years warranty so they are going to fix it in a couple of weeks yay!
Does any one know if the parts Renault supply are now a modified/ better part than they were when first fitted or are we all going to have to have both arms replaced every couple of years?!
Lets hope not. Judging by the amount of people on here with this problem it is obviously pretty much all cars?
Does any one know if the parts Renault supply are now a modified/ better part than they were when first fitted or are we all going to have to have both arms replaced every couple of years?!
Lets hope not. Judging by the amount of people on here with this problem it is obviously pretty much all cars?
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It appears to only be the rubber casing that perishes/cracks. Unfortunately these appear pretty well connected to the suspension arms which is why Renault replace the whole lower arm, rather than just trying to replace the rubber boot.
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I had the same problem :-/ I had my car around a year and a half with 5k on the clock and both my rubbers in the lower arms had split.
I had loads of problem with harratts (pontefract) as they messed me about with parts etc. but in the end spoke to RUK and got it all sorted okay. Im due to take my car for its next service and first MOT soon, im hoping it hasnt happened again!
I had loads of problem with harratts (pontefract) as they messed me about with parts etc. but in the end spoke to RUK and got it all sorted okay. Im due to take my car for its next service and first MOT soon, im hoping it hasnt happened again!
Yeah doesn't sound like any one has found a way to replace ball joint only. Once I get new ones fitted ill just have to keep an eye on it. I wonder if its the rubber perishing if you could apply a rubber friendly product to the gaitors to condition them? Like a silicone spray or something to keep rubber supple.
singlespeed
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the rubber boot should not be taking any loading. The balljoint is a metal ball and socket swivel joint and the boot is there to keep the grease in and, the dirt out.maggi112":3ik78jo6 said:
Metalastic rubber/metal bushes which are on the inner end of the wishbone do take a loading, therefore wearing dependent on use and may also degrade with age
Dazza1
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Painted my calipers today and both mine r ******
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Yeah drdrew it's goin in next Thursday. I just hope they fix them under warrantyDrDrew":14mqbw21 said: