cant think what its called how sad am i

[jonno12]

i think its called a track rod end but not sure http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/lunarjon/DSCF0100.jpg

can any one in lighten me lol

[Benny Boy]

yes, thats the track rod end. used to adjust the wheel alignment.

[jonno12]

cheers benny the joint has split so have to get another tomorrow been quoted 17 quid but just waiting to see if rufe can come up trumps

[Rufe]

hi mate

i sent you a reply with the price before i left work?

[Rufe]

was the quote you have had for a non genuine item then as this is as cheap as i can go.

here you go, copied directly from my outbox:

Hi Mate,

LH TRACK ROD END:
P/n: 271598
Volvo Price: £26.56 inc vat
Our Price: £19.39 inc vat, plus postage
Postage: £3.21 Royal Mail 2nd class recorded delivery
Availability: Would be in with us the same day or the next day after order is placed, then once in it would be sent out with Royal Mail.

If you wish to go ahead with this order then please call us on our parts department direct line - 01792 790066 - to provide payment and delivery details. We are open between 9:00am and 17:00 Monday to Friday.

Many thanks,

Simon

[freaky fingers]

I think when genuine parts are that cheap then it makes no point to get cheaper substandard copies.

[Jod T5]

I think when genuine parts are that cheap then it makes no point to get cheaper substandard copies.
Hear Hear.....sometimes it is suprising how competive volvo dealers are.....

Cheers
Jod

[jonno12]

cheers rufe ill give you a message tomorrow i might have a few other things aswell if i cant quieten down this tappet noise ill send you the list in the morn mate cheers

[jonno12]

hi rufe was a bit of a night mare got the car up on the ramp to see evrything has seized solid antiroll bar links solid trackrod ends solid and the wishbone was seized but managed to free it all in all cost me 50 quid cash tehy wernt volvo parts but had to get them today as misses wants the car this evening

managed to get it all done both sides had to use a blow torch to get um undone but only took 2 1/2 hrs now all done just gotta sort out that bloody engine tappet noise