Pattern part problem?

Post by **lhd** » 01 May 2006, 14:50

I purchased a new top balljoint (from GSF)for the van and whilst fitting it noticed this.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/ ... 010026.jpg

this can't be right?, the original one lines up perfect. I cant even get the bolt in?
any ideas....
lhd.................................

Post by **jed the spread** » 01 May 2006, 15:06

another pain in the a*** then rob

.it doesnt help when its bloody smileing at you,and giveing you a wink.

if you dont laugh youll only cry.good luck mate

jed

Post by **Tex Ritter** » 02 May 2006, 21:23

It can't be a genuine VW part...can it?

Send it back and/or take your old one in as a pattern.

The're not handed by any chance? never done one.

Tex Ritter

Post by **lhd** » 03 May 2006, 10:25

No it's not a VW part they want £50.00 for one.
Apparently they are the same from 79-91 , took it back to GSF and ordered one from JK. fingers crossed.
lhd...................

Post by **Diamond Hell** » 03 May 2006, 10:41

If it wasn't properly seated in the 'ole then it might well look like it wouldn't fit.

I've done loads of these and some of them do start looking like they won't fit, but when they're properly seated they normally fit just fine.

Post by **lhd** » 03 May 2006, 17:31

Not this one sadly, It seated in the hole perfect but the bolt holes were way out. Ordered a new one from JK's and it fits like a glove.
lhd.....................................

Post by **jed the spread** » 03 May 2006, 18:13

good to hear you got it sorted rob.i knew a man once who had 5 willys.his underpants fitted him like a glove

jed

Post by **lhd** » 03 May 2006, 19:38

lhd...................