6 replies to this topic

[dmandan]

So MOT passed but ball joints were marginal and as the car jinks randomly left or right I think it's time to renew the ball joints, also have a noisy bearing so they're getting done too on both sides.

 

Does anyone have any advice for additional things to address while the swivels are off the car?

 

I want to get them looking smart, clean painted ect, any suggestions of cleaning process and suitable paint would be great too?

[Fast Ivan]

The only thing I would suggest is to lap the ball joints in, make sure they move freely without catching or nipping, manual states up to .003” clearance, so not tight.
I would also highly recommend paying the money for Timken bearings

[dmandan]

yup got a new set of timkens to go in....

[MiniMadRacer]

While its all apart I would check the tie rod rubbers that go through the Front Subframe and I would check  / maybe replace the Track Rod ends if old

[dmandan]

tnx did all the rubbers when i first got the car, am thinking of cleaning and painting everything but I've got no idea of what paint to use on the hubs... any suggestions welcome?

[Fast Ivan]

black hammerite 

[dmandan]

well the hub assembly came off much easier than expected, lovely bit of rust in the bearings...