rear suspension linkage

meexi · Unread post by **meexi** » 20 Oct 2004, 21:45

Hi,
Xantia failed its mot today on a faulty rear linkage.When the tester jacked itm up to free the wheels the little white clip broke.
Can i buy this clip on its own or do i need to buy the whole linkage

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 20 Oct 2004, 21:49

This little plastic dingy is a common spare part [:)]

meexi · Unread post by **meexi** » 20 Oct 2004, 21:52

I bet my local dealer does not keep it in stock.

Kowalski · Unread post by **Kowalski** » 20 Oct 2004, 22:27

My local dealer had one in stock when I needed one, they are a common part for people to replace.

meexi · Unread post by **meexi** » 21 Oct 2004, 01:42

Hi Kowalski,
You dont happen to have the part number handy as it will save a long time at the dealers RP no chassis no etc

Dave Burns · Unread post by **Dave Burns** » 21 Oct 2004, 03:46

It probably broke because the linkage is siezed, if so the same thing may happen to the new one, or worse still the ball end on the roll bar clamp may break.
Dave

Unread post by **Jon** » 21 Oct 2004, 14:20

Meexi if you send me an email [email protected] with your address I'll send you a new plastic link with metal ball thing, I've got a few kits hanging about at home.

meexi · Unread post by **meexi** » 22 Oct 2004, 03:23

thanks for the offer Jon but my local dealer had it in stock.
dave burns was right the linkage was totally siezed but luckily my dad had a spare one also found out that the height controller was partialy seized aswell had to dismantle it insitu as i could not get the pipes off working perfectly now just needs the MOT.
thanks to all