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[karatemaserati]

gave it a little spray with electrical cleaner and had another look but these are the best shot i could get of it cause the light was going and the flash was glaring



will defo get some dye penetrant on it tho

iv only skimmed through the thread... whats the best price people have got for on a new one of these?

 

[CatmanV2]

To me that looks OK, but some dye might set your mind at rest

C

 

[highlander]

Does look better from that angle but as c'man says, some dye will answer conclusively and put your mind at rest.
Re price try here:
http://www.eurospares.co.uk/?M=3&Mo=&A=

 

[BennyD]

Or I would jack up then put blocks under the wheel rather than the wishbone.

That's what I would do; Jack up the car until the wheel is well off the ground, put a block under the wheel and drop the Jack. That way you can slide under the car (supported with an axle stand) and have a look along the back of the wishbone. If you leave the wishbone at full extension you won't be able to see the potential crack point.

 

[karatemaserati]

jeez 850 beans.

and how does it rate on the diy scale are there any how to's??

iv changed an f1 pump before

 

[rs48635]

I would be game for replacing my own, reckon it is do-able at home.
Will need a proper alignment though - with shims.

 

[SteveM]

Well I guess it was inevitable - car up on friends ramp this afternoon and discovered that OSF arm is cracked just as other cars described in this thread. Tracking through thread it seems to be about 1 in 3 cars affected! Mine is a 3200 with 85K and original arms. Next job I guess is to complete VOSA form. I'm now wondering whether to bite the bullet and buy new arms before there is a rush on them or wait until the (hopefully) inevitable recall.

 

[highlander]

Sorry Steve, but better to know about it.
Yes, fill in the vosa form and send the photo too. Remember and fill out the extra info bit re difficulty in seeing crack during service and potential for fatal accident etc.
Re replacing. Up to you really and I suppose will depend if you need to drive her or can store her.

 

[rs48635]

Bad luck steve, but good on you for checking and posting.
Better finding a crack than losing a wheel.

Had mine up on bricks to inspect. Bad light , poor eyes and awful pictures leave me none the wiser. Lottery continues.

 

[highlander]

Fingers crossed rob

 

[SteveM]

VOSA form now submitted. Unfortunately I didnt save or print a copy of form - is there a way to get a copy?

 

[highlander]

Not sure Steve but should be ok without a copy.

 

[conaero]

Unlucky Steve but look on the bright side, this could of saved you from an impending accident.

 

[Contigo]

Unlucky Steve!

 

[alfettafan]

Took a quick look at weekend but inconclusive, this weekend I will jack up and drop it down onto a couple of blocks of wood to check properly. Meantime I have checked back the service history and see that mine had two new front lower wishbones at Fiorano Cars back in September 2008 at 39k miles, cost £356 each back then. 6 years later she now has 52k on her so I will be extremely unimpressed if further new wishbones are required…we shall see !!

 

[allandwf]

Hopefully all will be well Alistair, mine had them replaced also prior to me getting her. I've not had a chance to go through the paperwork yet to see when, but can't be that long as the part No. is still visible in marker pen!

 

[highlander]

Alistair, I agree with Allan here. I don't think any of the cars that have had them replaced have found cracks, so fingers crossed.

 

[Almichie]

Mine is going to Emblem, to be safe; I'll report back with the findings. It looks to have had both replaced 2008ish.

 

[stefanocirillo]

Mine is an 04 GS with 40k+ miles on it so i will be interested to see what they look like. I had a quick look underneath and at a glance they look fairly new but wont know for sure until i jack it up. Will have to wait till next month.....

 

[alfettafan]

Hopefully all will be well Alistair, mine had them replaced also prior to me getting her. I've not had a chance to go through the paperwork yet to see when, but can't be that long as the part No. is still visible in marker pen!

Alistair, I agree with Allan here. I don't think any of the cars that have had them replaced have found cracks, so fingers crossed.

Fingers crossed guys….will let you know !!