front upper linkages - mot fail

[dope]

Just failed on 'OSF upper linkage (back)'.

I'm told this is common, and around £70 for the part and a bolt from the dealer. And that the bolt can be seized in.

Anyone have any experience of this? Can I get the part cheaper anywhere (isn't there a chap on here that's great for parts).

Is it the sort of job I could do on the driveway?


Any help would be appreciated.



Cheers

 

[simon.m]

you can try tps or if you dont mind after market one cat auto or ajays you have gfs too all good for prices really i get trade but not sure im any where near you mate im in thanet in kent

 

[mattyboyc]

I've had two advisorys from a certain mot place and on the third mot nothing atall, when i priced them there were 3 different prices from the normal factors but tps were the best as genuine parts, again i get trade but they weren't badly priced but a right bitch to do so i am told.

 

[dope]

Thanks guys. Simon - I'm miles from you, in Wiltshire. But cheers for the thought.

The dealers actually came out at nearly £90 with the two bolts and VAT.

I've asked pjmspeedy on here if he can get a good price etc for me.


It also failed on emissions - so that a whole 'nother can of worms right there.

 

[chancer]

Suspension Arm | Car Suspension Joints | Suspension Parts for any car should be cheaper.
Job is straightforward.
I bought a full kit from Germany of every piece of the suspension and replaced it all in one. If I remember correctly the back upper one requires the suspension leg to be dropped to access/remove one of the bolts. It's not as bad a sit sounds and I did mine on the drive.

 

[dope]

I got the arm this morning as I happened to be near an parts shop - smidge under 30 notes.

Will pick up the bolts from the dealer tomorrow - about 4 quid.

Then I'll have a go at fitting if it stops raining long enough over the weekend.

 

[dope]

Took the garage (indy) two hours to get the thing out - and I'd lagged it with penetrating fluid 4 days ago.