Ball joint rubbers!
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jmec
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Can you get new rubber seals for ball joints? The ball joint rubber on the control arm has a small nick in it but the joint itself is fine & I'd imagine changing that particular joint is a pain! Cheers J
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capnmchl
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Yes, although I can't remember if you can actually change them on E30 wishbones. If it has a spiral spring clip at the base of the boot, then you can change it.
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Brianmoooore
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They can be changed, and I've done so frequently. No scrap balljoint ever goes into the waste bin in my workshop wearing a still serviceable boot!
New covers used to be only available from the likes of kit car parts suppliers, but since a split one has become a MOT test failure, they are becoming more widely available from motor factors, etc.
New covers used to be only available from the likes of kit car parts suppliers, but since a split one has become a MOT test failure, they are becoming more widely available from motor factors, etc.
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jmec
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Thanks for info chaps......J
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jonesy318
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just ordered a load from ebay, fingers crossed they'll be ok
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paris
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Can you share the link as mine are torn on both sidesjonesy318 wrote:just ordered a load from ebay, fingers crossed they'll be ok