RandomGuy. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 39 minutes ago, Thereisalight.. said: I'm still driving with my car rattling over bumps on the road and when I turn right. Theres a shuddering noise and it's a rough ride! Anyone know if this is anything to be concerned about (pic below) Thats your drop link, which is completely fucked. Its meant to be connected but has broken right off. Longer you drive it like that, the higher the risk you f**k the strut, and a 30 min £20 repair goes into the hundreds. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 hour ago, beefybake said: What you describe sounds rather like a drop link is knackered. 57 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: Thats your drop link, which is completely fucked. Its meant to be connected but has broken right off. Longer you drive it like that, the higher the risk you f**k the strut, and a 30 min £20 repair goes into the hundreds. Cheers guys. I thought because it was still connected at one part that it would be ok to drive for now. The kicker is, the local garages are shut right now. It was worrying me that it woulda be a big repair job and cost hundreds 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, Thereisalight.. said: Cheers guys. I thought because it was still connected at one part that it would be ok to drive for now. The kicker is, the local garages are shut right now. It was worrying me that it woulda be a big repair job and cost hundreds It's doing nothing when its disconnected. It literally takes about half an hour to change, at worst, as it's just two nuts to take off, new one on, tighten two nuts. I'd be surprised if the whole job cost more than £60. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Just now, RandomGuy. said: It's doing nothing when its disconnected. It literally takes about half an hour to change, at worst, as it's just two nuts to take off, new one on, tighten two nuts. I'd be surprised if the whole job cost more than £60. Thanks. Would that cause a noise when I get out the car though? I’m not that fat (12 stone), but every time I get out the car it creeks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Just now, Thereisalight.. said: Thanks. Would that cause a noise when I get out the car though? I’m not that fat (12 stone), but every time I get out the car it creeks It's related to the suspension so it's possibly linked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Just now, RandomGuy. said: It's related to the suspension so it's possibly linked. Would there be any tell tale signs to look for if my suspension was gone too? I had a look under the car and everything seems to look ok there’s (nothing hanging down or anything) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, Thereisalight.. said: Would there be any tell tale signs to look for if my suspension was gone too? I had a look under the car and everything seems to look ok there’s (nothing hanging down or anything) If your strut was knackered it would be soaking wet, from your photo it's fine. The rest could be hard to tell without getting it off the ground tbh. Best thing you could do would get it seen too, you run the risk of causing more damage the longer you leave it. Just now it could just be the one drop link causing all the issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 14 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: If your strut was knackered it would be soaking wet, from your photo it's fine. The rest could be hard to tell without getting it off the ground tbh. Best thing you could do would get it seen too, you run the risk of causing more damage the longer you leave it. Just now it could just be the one drop link causing all the issues. Cheers for that. I just messaged some random mechanic and I’ve sent him the same pic I posted here. Hopefully I’ll get it seen to soon and it won’t cost hundreds! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 The mechanic got back to me and said that the end bit has broken off it, so that’s likely to be the cause of the problems. Cheers for the help guys. It’s getting fixed on Thur...no mention of potential costs though! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefybake Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Thereisalight.. said: The mechanic got back to me and said that the end bit has broken off it, so that’s likely to be the cause of the problems. Cheers for the help guys. It’s getting fixed on Thur...no mention of potential costs though! As RandomGuy mentioned, this should typically be half an hour's labour ..., plus cost of the part. Part usually in the region of £10 - £15. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Thereisalight.. said: no mention of potential costs though! If it looks like it's going to be a fortune, I know someone that'll torch it for a monkey, no questions asked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 43 minutes ago, beefybake said: As RandomGuy mentioned, this should typically be half an hour's labour ..., plus cost of the part. Part usually in the region of £10 - £15. Cheers for that. If he starts quoting £100+ I’ll tell him he’s at it. I’d probably have never noticed the problem part in the pic I posted, but my wheels were turned outwards when I was stationary and I spotted it straight away. Maybe it was fate ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Just a wee word of caution on the automatic 6 month extension on your MOT due to Coronavirus. A-P Jnr’s car was due up now but got an extension to October. A variety of reasons - one being philanthropy to the local garage who had just seen their next 6 months work evaporate in front of them - I went ahead and got it MOT’d anyway. A missing droplink in the front suspension and a near cut through brake hose were two standout comments on the fail sheet. If the MOT is due on your car and your garage is open, I’d suggest the annual check is still very much worthwhile getting done. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Got my car fixed today. He put two new drop links on and a spring also needed replaced. He said he’d send the bill out to me. Any idea what the damage will be? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Thereisalight.. said: Got my car fixed today. He put two new drop links on and a spring also needed replaced. He said he’d send the bill out to me. Any idea what the damage will be? Check eurocarparts with you registration, get their prices for the parts then add £150 for labour. Wont be exact but it should give a rough idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Thereisalight.. said: Got my car fixed today. He put two new drop links on and a spring also needed replaced. He said he’d send the bill out to me. Any idea what the damage will be? Why didn't you ask at the garage? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 My wee corsa is gubbed, head gasket away. £800 - £1000 to get fixed, 57 plate so not financially viable. Been looking at a 1.25 58 plate fiesta zetec, £1595, 76k on the clock. Yay or nay?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Why didn't you ask at the garage? I didnt think to ask until I was away. Stupid I know 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 minute ago, philpy said: My wee corsa is gubbed, head gasket away. £800 - £1000 to get fixed, 57 plate so not financially viable. Been looking at a 1.25 58 plate fiesta zetec, £1595, 76k on the clock. Yay or nay?? What’s the mileage on your Corsa? If it’s near the 76k mark I’d probably just replace the head gasket rather than pay £1500 for a car that’s done quite a lot of miles 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Just now, Thereisalight.. said: I didnt think to ask until I was away. Stupid I know You should've asked on the way in, never mind the way out. The garage I use takes the car and calls after looking at it to give a price before starting any work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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