MOT blues

BMCC · Post by **BMCC** » Thu May 09, 2013 3:58 pm

So car went for its MOT today and failed on the front lower ball joint

Last time I spoke to Honda about ball joints they wanted to sell me the whole bloody arm. Does the 4th Gen ball joint for this arm fit?

Cheers,

BMCC

Post by **Merlin** » Thu May 09, 2013 4:03 pm

Yes it should do.

Dbo · Post by **Dbo** » Thu May 09, 2013 4:44 pm

honda always tell you that

mine same thing main dealer 200 quid motorfactors 130 quid,
off a breaker 15quid a side

Post by **Merlin** » Thu May 09, 2013 4:46 pm

The 5th gen is particularly bad for this. I had the same problem with the rear on my 5th, only the whole arm was available but I used 4th gen parts instead.

Post by **Merlin** » Thu May 09, 2013 8:27 pm

@BMCC

After looking I dont think they are the same

Sorry. The rears are the same but like other bits of the front, is probably different. However you can get non-OEM ball joints.

There are some 5th gen specific ones. If you are feeling flush there are moog ones in the top link

http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/ball-jo ... g2462.html

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-FRONT-LOWER ... 4a9e6e20ca

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Prelude ... 1c30237bf1

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Prelude ... 2328130bce

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu May 09, 2013 8:32 pm

Can langdon4x4 help with this one?

Post by **DaveyBa8** » Thu May 09, 2013 10:14 pm

If you take a few measurements you could find out if a 4th gen balljoint will fit.

BMCC · Post by **BMCC** » Fri May 10, 2013 11:12 am

The garage its at says they have found one. We will find out soon if it fits! Thanks for all the help. BMCC

Post by **paul bristol uk** » Fri May 10, 2013 1:57 pm

This any good?
http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/parts_i ... searchKey=

BMCC · Post by **BMCC** » Thu May 23, 2013 8:47 am

I've been driving round in my Pulsar while the Lude's been in passing it's MOT. The Pulsar is ok to drive and is pretty quick (She'll be even quicker very soon.....

) but you can tire of the dump valve sound. So last night I picked up the Lude and drove home looking forward to the drive. Got on the M77, got close to my favorite bit of road, looked down at the gauges........

Coolant temp: Check!
Oil pressure: Check!
Oil temp: Check!

Pull off J5 onto roundabout, 3rd exit, 2nd gear, foot to the floor.....

Please God don't let me tire of VTEC!