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miniblob
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Post Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:16 am

Hi guys,

Just took my touring to have the tracking, etc, done - they my main problem (a split on the inside of a rear tyre!) but have told me they are unable to adjust the alignment as the track rod ends are seized!

Not knowing much about suspension, would i be able to free these up with some WD40 and a bit of elbow grease, or do they need replacing?
While i'm at it, is there anything in that region worth upgrading/modifying? I will be lowering the touring at some point soon and do drive my cars very hard :)

All advice and ideas appreciated!
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Richy325iTouring
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Post Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:17 am

once they are seized its ime for some eat to free them up

they can be a right pain in the arse
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miniblob
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Post Wed Mar 15, 2006 4:30 pm

Mmmmm, not looking forward to that one then!!

Any advice on freeing them up??

Any other views on this??

Cheers
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fuzzy
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Post Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:16 pm

i replaced mine and found it a pretty quick and easy job(unless i was lucky)parts where cheap from ECP then took it in to kwik fit for them to set it up properly.done and dusted before lunch.
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