Wishbone Balljoint Replacement

[BlueBolt 156]

Following on from this thread::

 

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=147748&do=findComment&comment=1329938

 

I thought i would start a fresh thread to discuss the possible ways in which to do so as I thought it would be diverting from he OP's reading an such...

 

Tom, would it be possible to drill it out, heat it out, smash-10-barrels-of-sh*t it out?? And heavy press a new one in??

 

I know that the bones are now reasonably cheap, unless you want something better quality which will last, but surely there has to be a way to do it??

[Tom Fenton 1,542]

1. Even if you can get it out, where are you going to buy a new one?

2. At the price you can buy them for, if paying someone else to press new bits in and out would it really be economical to do anyway?

[welshpug 1,658]

I wouldnt call £75+ for a decent wishbone cheap, when a 306 wishbone can be had minus BJ for under £20, and a BJ for £6.

 

I have pressed a BJ out, it was very easy and didnt take many tons at all.

 

however the issue is finding something that will go back in, the body of most BJ's I have seen are much bulkier (106 for example) though I havent measured up, there is a contact of a Forum member that can sort a Spherical Joint much like the satchell wishbones, far stronger and significantly cheaper than a RJ welded on.

[stef205 92 1 Cars]

I've rang first line technical they list a joint for the arms, but as said its getting it out.

[DamirGTI 342]

Over here , some machine shops offer servicing/press-replacing the balljoints .. as well as few firms which are specialized in manufacturing balljoints , droplinks , U joints etc.

 

So yes it can be done .

 

(not so sure but i think that they press in a Renault 19 16v balljoint into the 205 wishbone , as it's the same size ..)

 

Damir

 

 

 

Edited February 1, 2013 by DamirGTI

[omri617 18]

I will try it and let I know

Edited February 1, 2013 by omri617

[welshpug 1,658]

(not so sure but i think that they press in a Renault 19 16v balljoint into the 205 wishbone , as it's the same size ..)

 

hmm, I doubt its that one

 

 

 

I've rang first line technical they list a joint for the arms, but as said its getting it out.

 

 

got a part number? Its not in the catalogue which was updated 26th Jan 13.

[omri617 18]

So for now , even if we pull the ballpoint out , no current replacement .

[DamirGTI 342]

Meant the R 19 16v balljoint when it's not pressed in the housing for use on actual vehicle .. the ball itself , apparently same fitment when pressing in the 205 wishbone .

 

Damir

 

Take look @ this :

 

http://projects.205gtidrivers.com/205mi32-ph7?page=9

Edited February 1, 2013 by DamirGTI

[stef205 92 1 Cars]

 

 

No you need to measure it and ring them they will give you one that fits

Edited February 1, 2013 by stef205

[omri617 18]

The person who locates the correct balljoint for the 205 GTi triangle , I'd buy him a beer

[Rippthrough 98]

Someone drops me an old arm off I'm sure I'll find something...

[welshpug 1,658]

what's your address Phill?

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

Does this help any?

- http://www.tootoo.com/s-ps/ball-pin--p-2896567.html

[welshpug 1,658]

that's not really the bit that wears its the plastic cup it resides in that wears.

[DamirGTI 342]

That's it .. the TPFE plastic cup wears :

 

http://www.design911.co.uk/uploads/images/product/Wishbones/951374100000.jpg

 

Seen some cars (mainly USA made) which i think have a cup made out of some kind of metal alloy , and with grease nipple for injecting the grease into the insides of the balljoint ..

 

D

[omri617 18]

This fits into the wishbone ??? got a link for actual item ?

[DamirGTI 342]

No it's for Porsche 944 :

 

http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod13104/Wishbone-Ball-Joint-Repair-Kit-Porsche-944-1985-Onwards/

 

.. sadly the list doesn't show anything for Peugeot

 

D

[welshpug 1,658]

Funnily enough I saw details of someone doing a pair of 944 wishbones on the retro rides forum earlier, however at that price its nigh on cheaper to replace the complete wishbone given they also come with bushes pre-fitted

 

 

 

[205wrc 16]

Have a look at this http://jsmotorsport-machining.co.uk/index.php/classic-and-performance - Adjustable TCA with replacement pin...

 

This can be done on factored arms only