MOT

[mwpe]

New 13 month MOT today, one advisory, slight wear in front LH ball joint. Question is do I replace the arm which is easy, or attempt the ball joint. I must investigate the tool.

 

[Jack Ratt]

Do the arm Mike and save yourself some hassle. I did both mine last year

 

[andyglym]

Top job mate, happy Zedding

 

[mwpe]

It's tempting, I have changed a few on E30 and E46 but I like a challenge.

 

[Synclare]

You just need access to a standard workshop press. I bought Meyle Heavy Duty joints from BM Motormec, they didn't cost much and pressed the old out and new in. Least you know you've still got proper arms fitted.

 

[Low Rider]

Excellent news Mike another 13 months to enjoy your Zed

 

[t-tony]

New 13 month MOT today, one advisory, slight wear in front LH ball joint. Question is do I replace the arm which is easy, or attempt the ball joint. I must investigate the tool.

Mike, @Antm72 bought a tool to do these a little while ago.

Tony.

 

[Shelly]

Another happy year of happy Zing
Have fun

 

[Grumps]

Good news Mike. I'd do the arm then it's done.

 

[Mint]

Great news Mike, all set for the Zedding season

 

[Tracy Dee]

Congratulations always a relief.

 

[mwpe]

Mike, @Antm72 bought a tool to do these a little while ago.

Tony.

Thanks tony, I have found the tool and ordered one.

 

[pgunter]

Good news @mwpe and we like workshop tools.... Hope you get it all sorted soon.

 

[mwpe]

The tool and the balljoint were less than half the price of an arm and now I can just replace balljoints when necessary. I don't know how long the Lemforder ones last but they are a reputable make and cheap enough to make it worth trying.

 

[Nodzed]

The tool and the balljoint were less than half the price of an arm and now I can just replace balljoints when necessary. I don't know how long the Lemforder ones last but they are a reputable make and cheap enough to make it worth trying.

I just got a pair of Lemforder wishbones for the Imola at £134 the pair & the BMW ones I fitted to the Titan were nearly 3 times that cost so my theory is if they only last half as long its still cheaper

 

[t-tony]

I just got a pair of Lemforder wishbones for the Imola at £134 the pair & the BMW ones I fitted to the Titan were nearly 3 times that cost so my theory is if they only last half as long its still cheaper

And they could be produced by the same manufacturer. ,!

Tony.

 

[Antm72]

I just got a pair of Lemforder wishbones for the Imola at £134 the pair & the BMW ones I fitted to the Titan were nearly 3 times that cost so my theory is if they only last half as long its still cheaper

I did the same and was of the same view the inner ball joints don't normally fail but the tool can press out both.
Its a no brainer on the money side