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The weak point of these cars is the lower ball joint on the stub axle carrier upright.
They wear and are not designed to be easily replaced.
Tarka had a MOT warning at the last one and the rattling when cold has got worse, coupled with a noticeable clunk when the front N/S wheel loads and unloads.
For some time replacement uprights have ben unavailable, back ordered at MMC.
They are back in stock...at nearly £1k each.
Yes, £1000.00
I'm having them replaced at the service next week, along with the Suppler suspension upgrade kit from SSL. I'll insist on taking the old units and will talk to specialists about developing an exchange service.
Given they seem to last about 40,000 miles most Aero chassis cats will need at least 1 replacement set.
Peter,
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Ouch about a 3.5k bill then for an annual service etc.
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1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
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Plus £600 for some spraying and £750 for the SSL upgrade kit.
So more like $5k.
That hurts.
Thank God for the Consulting Income.
Peter,
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I couldn't understand why you continued to work , I can now..
That Paddock looks well kept and your sea of tranquility.
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
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2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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I wasn’t aware SSL did suspension mods for the Aero as well?🤔
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I wasn’t aware SSL did suspension mods for the Aero as well?🤔 Tarka gets the prototype fitted next week.Once Peter has evaluated the results I feel that SSL will be offering a kit. Peter
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would be interested to see a photo of the offending upright. there is a similar issue with Ferrari but suppliers have developed rebuild alternatives I believe.
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would be interested to see a photo of the offending upright. there is a similar issue with Ferrari but suppliers have developed rebuild alternatives I believe. I should be able to photograph the new part on Monday. Research suggests that the lower joint screws into the upright and then the position is fixed by 3 set screws. The suspicion is the addition of some form of adhesive/sealant is a "belt and braces" measure to ensure that nothing can come lose. We shall see.
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Seriously... a £1000 for a front upright?  I could machine a brand new one from billet for less than that and make a profit.... Simon @ Sifab.co.uk SIFAB EMAIL IS DOWN AT THE MOMENT. ALL EMAIL CONTACT THROUGH SIFABTEMPORARY@GMAIL.COM
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Perhaps you should consider doing so!
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