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| Author: | 323v698 [ Fri Aug 12, 2022 1:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 323 v6 zxi BA 1998 |
Well maintained by dealer since day 1 but MOT advisory for trailing arms which dealer cannot cover. Any suggestions as it is low mileage and drives well and I don’t want to scrap it? |
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| Author: | wilberforce [ Sat Oct 01, 2022 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 323 v6 zxi BA 1998 |
I got a pair of new trailing arms for the 4 cylinder model. All seems ok and have the mot soon. Fingers crossed. |
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| Author: | SerenaJ [ Sat Oct 01, 2022 1:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 323 v6 zxi BA 1998 |
I'd take Wilberforce's advice, proper V6 trailing arms with the slight bend in them are near impossible to get, at least within UK. Unless you can find good secondhand ones, but that might take a while. Are you on Whatsapp? There is a V6 owner Whatsapp group for the purpose of sharing technical advice, sourcing parts etc. There are currently 11 of us on there. Message me if you'd like an invite link  S |
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| Author: | wilberforce [ Sat Oct 01, 2022 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 323 v6 zxi BA 1998 |
I've hung on to the old ones as I think I know someone who may be able to fabricate copies. It's just a case of catching up with him. I also know need a new alternator!! |
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| Author: | 323v698 [ Sun Oct 02, 2022 8:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 323 v6 zxi BA 1998 |
Thanks for this. I am not technically minded (so the car has been MOT, serviced and repaired by the same dealer over the years). My understanding from the dealer is that the trailing arms available are “straight” and will impact the tyres so are not suitable? I will ask the dealer if they know someone who could fabricate but I suspect the cost may be high. MOT is due imminently. Yes, thanks I did join the what’s app group - once again I appreciate your responses. Regards 323V698 |
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| Author: | 323v698 [ Thu Oct 06, 2022 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 323 v6 zxi BA 1998 |
MOT passed - still a number of advisories though |
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| Author: | SerenaJ [ Thu Oct 06, 2022 9:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 323 v6 zxi BA 1998 |
Great news!!  Any news on trailing arms? S |
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| Author: | wilberforce [ Thu Oct 06, 2022 10:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 323 v6 zxi BA 1998 |
[quote="SerenaJ"]Great news!! Any news on trailing arms? S[/quote] Afraid not, I haven't been able to catch up with my pal. |
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| Author: | 323v698 [ Sun Oct 09, 2022 8:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 323 v6 zxi BA 1998 |
S Nothing positive to report-if trailing arms fail I suspect a new car will be required. Other advisories can all be dealt with (if needs be). I’ll let you know if anything comes up. V698 |
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