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| kenshapiro2002 |
 May 11 2010, 12:09 PM
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The bellows on my left side tie rod end ball joint is shot (obviously). I'm assuming the downside is loss of grease...ingestion of dirt, and premature wear? Anyway, what's the fix? Do I need to replace the whole joint or can the bellows be replaced. Hand tools? Ease of repair on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being changing a tire and 10 being rebuilding the trans.?
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| r_towle |
May 11 2010, 05:33 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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Simple way is to have sears replace the end for you.
Bring the part, have them do it and align it. Tell them to do just a front wheel alignment and keep it simple. Rich |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
May 13 2010, 04:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,444 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Speaking of alignment...the car drifts to the right if I let go of the wheel (haven't done the tie rod ends yet). If I take it to the local Merchant's Tire place, do they need specs for a 1970 914? Are such specs even useful considering I have much more wheel and tire than stock? Is this an easy alignment or should I look for a shop that preps race/AX 914s ?
QUOTE(r_towle @ May 11 2010, 07:33 PM)  Simple way is to have sears replace the end for you. Bring the part, have them do it and align it. Tell them to do just a front wheel alignment and keep it simple. Rich |
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kenshapiro2002 Tie Rod Ball Joint Question May 11 2010, 12:09 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com replace the end. They are cheap enough and chances... May 11 2010, 12:11 PM
kenshapiro2002 George,
Thanks. BTW, the inquiry is not an order.... May 11 2010, 12:13 PM
SirAndy
replace the end. They are cheap enough and chance... May 11 2010, 12:13 PM 6freak PB BLASTER IS YOUR FRIEND ..let soak for a day the... May 11 2010, 03:22 PM kenshapiro2002 PB Blaster (never heard of it) any better than CRC... May 11 2010, 04:09 PM r_towle Its actually a fairly easy project.
Jack it up and... May 11 2010, 05:18 PM kenshapiro2002 Thanks. Not really sure where you're telling m... May 11 2010, 05:26 PM kenshapiro2002 Rick,
There was no nut on the threaded rod of the... May 17 2010, 11:12 AM underthetire PB blaster
Aero Kroil-better in my book
or for the... May 11 2010, 05:23 PM kenshapiro2002 That's no fun at all, and doesn't increase... May 11 2010, 05:35 PM jaxdream Ken
The removal is fairly easy , look at it . The ... May 11 2010, 05:51 PM jaxdream RE: Tie Rod Ball Joint Question May 11 2010, 05:53 PM Cap'n Krusty If you beat on the threaded end, you'll likely... May 11 2010, 05:59 PM kenshapiro2002 Thanks guys...as always. May 11 2010, 06:04 PM tat2dphreak
easy. I did the shocks the ball joints, bearings,... May 13 2010, 06:08 PM |
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