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Pattern part problem?
Posted: 01 May 2006, 14:50
by lhd
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.................................
Posted: 01 May 2006, 15:06
by jed the spread
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
Posted: 02 May 2006, 21:23
by Tex Ritter
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
Posted: 03 May 2006, 10:25
by lhd
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...................
Posted: 03 May 2006, 10:41
by Diamond Hell
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.
Posted: 03 May 2006, 17:31
by lhd
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.....................................
Posted: 03 May 2006, 18:13
by jed the spread
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
Posted: 03 May 2006, 19:38
by lhd
lhd...................
