Front wishbones part no. or info

jo4nny8 · Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 6:22 pm Post subject: Front wishbones part no. or info

Any one got a part number for a front wishbone as i need to know whether they are different across the range.

i bought some for yus when i had it and the ebay listing said for mk1 / mk2 and wasnt engine specific,

ive tried to fit them to the colonel today and the rear bush is Waaaaayyyy to big, its bloody mahoosive compared to the 1.3 one.

Can anyone help with any part numbers as ebay sellers are listing them as the same throughout the range and my local motor factors only list one but obviously they are different (theres a thread from earlier this week where someone used the mk2 ones and they didnt fit)

state · Astra Addict Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 447 Location: hull

Very much doubt you`ll get new mk1 ones but only difference is the rear bush.I tried for ages to get mk1 ones and ended up buying some from ebay with the mk2 bush.
You`ll need to get the clamps that bolt to the bottom of the car from a mk2 and make the two holes alittle longer.Did this on my estate and they fit fine now.

jo4nny8 · Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 6:52 pm Post subject:

bugger as i cut the bigger bush off mine to see if i could get the old mk1 to fit but it wont frown

Where can i get the bigger clamps from, someone said daewoo nexia are available but i dont think ive ever seen a daewoo dealer near me? im derby by the way if anyone knows where there is one

WheelyBigCheese · Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 6:54 pm Post subject:

You can take the rubber mount from the mk1 and stick them on the mk2 wishbones. That's what my brother done, soak in hot water to soften the glue and a fair bit of elbow grease and fighting they come off.

matt · Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 6:55 pm Post subject:

I need some bottom arms for my van. Local motor factors say £50 each which I think is a little expensive, but they are for a MK1

jo4nny8 · Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 6:59 pm Post subject:

they came off my old mk1 arms ok its getting them back on thats the problem, been hammering and banging for ages and they got about half way and stopped

state · Astra Addict Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 447 Location: hull

Local place told me they could get mk1 ones.Took reg plate ect and said they were deffo mk1 ones.Went to collect them and they were mk2 ones.Told them to feck off as i could get them of ebay half the price.

Try to find someone on ebay breaking a mk2 for the clamps,i found one in a local scrap yard and got mine for 50p each.

tuffty · Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 9:23 pm Post subject:

Trust me I've tried every supplier I can think of for mk1 arms, their all mk2's. the rear bushes seem to be like the top mounts in that their just not available frown

Jon_Kadett · Astra Legend Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 4087

powerflex make mk1 astra bottom arm bushs, just dont use the front bush as they can cut through the body.

ADJ333 · Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 5:14 pm Post subject:

I've got front bushes on mine and they seem all good.

jo4nny8 · Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 8:25 pm Post subject:

got mine sorted i hope today.

took the old rear bush off the old arm and forced it on the new one with a load of washing up liquid, its all bolted back in place so hopefull thatll do for the time being till i can get some mk2 clamps

WheelyBigCheese · Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 10:09 pm Post subject:

OPEL PARTS GREECE · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 7:55 am Post subject:

Chassis Number makes the difference to these arms in bushings dia

jo4nny8 · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 2:55 pm Post subject:

eh??

ive tried everyone i can think of who again have tried all thyre suppliers and they dont do them anymore for the mk1 unless you know of someone who does?

OPEL PARTS GREECE · Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 10:57 am Post subject:

till C E5000001 or till E2502304 and the others are from>>>>>