Drop Links (easier Than Expected)

[Rick.lord]

Galaxy 1.9 TDi 130 2003

Replaced both links this weekend and it was easier than I expected. The old ones came off easily after a squirt of WD40. The off side one was the one causing the problem, there was excessive movement. For anyone interested the fault symptom is a knocking sound coming from the front suspension that is more noticable when you are driving alone. It's either something to do with the lack of weight or the fact you have a bit of peace & quiet.

New drop links from Partco

[buford_t_justice]

Couldn't you have had this replaced under warranty given your Gal is pretty new??

[Rick.lord]

Possibly but don't you have to stick rigidly to the manufacturers service schedules which cost a lot & do very little otherwise you invalidate your warranty. I have tended to do my own servicing oil & filter changes.

[Guest dmc]

Galaxy 1.9 TDi 130 2003

Replaced both links this weekend and it was easier than I expected. The old ones came off easily after a squirt of WD40. The off side one was the one causing the problem, there was excessive movement. For anyone interested the fault symptom is a knocking sound coming from the front suspension that is more noticable when you are driving alone. It's either something to do with the lack of weight or the fact you have a bit of peace & quiet.

New drop links from Partco

[buford_t_justice]

Possibly but don't you have to stick rigidly to the manufacturers service schedules which cost a lot & do very little otherwise you invalidate your warranty. I have tended to do my own servicing oil & filter changes.

Your right you would have to stick to the manufacturers service schedules to qualify for warranty work.

 

I bought my Gal last July and have it serviced at an independent garage to keep costs down. Still got another years warranty to run yet so but all I do is think of the cost as the cost to maintain the warranty for the next year instead of