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AS some of you will remember I had the intermittent starter problem that some have dicussed here. Well after the starter run round X2 the garage finally agreed with me that it had to be the fly wheel, and to my great joy the dealer that I bought the car from included its replacement under my warranty, (whew close to 1000 in labor free).Anyway like I said I was pleased with the dealer for honoring the warranty beacuse alot of people told me that it likely wouldn't be, also pleased with the shop that fixed it, I talked to the mechanic and he said it was a living nightmare of a job! He said is hadn't done a complete engine and tranny pull before he likely would have quit work as a mechanic LOL. ANyway, when I went to pick it up they had it on the hoist and the mechanic told me that my front end bushings or arms are real bad. Anyone have an idea as to what exactly I would require and is it possible to do myself>? Thanks.
1999 Mystique Sport 2nd owner bought it in Sept 03
120000km 4 door, leather, loaded pics on cardomain, coatsy
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Symtom of the Front end are when I am braking the car is sort of shuddery and grabby and pulls to the right>??
1999 Mystique Sport 2nd owner bought it in Sept 03
120000km 4 door, leather, loaded pics on cardomain, coatsy
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......well you're lucky to have the newer cheaper lower arms,if that's any help. Check the pricing on BAT and you'll see what I mean.You also get a new Balljoint.Costs are costs: buy a manual and read what needs to be done and you make the call..... click here (BAT)
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When the lower control arm bushings were bad on my car I would notice a "THUD" when I would go in and out of driveways, epsecially if the steering wheel was turned. I wasn't able to replace the bushings only, had to replace the entire lower control arm. You should check to see if this is also cover under warranty (it won't hurt to ask). I seem to remember they cost about $175 a side.
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Thanks for the replies guys..
1999 Mystique Sport 2nd owner bought it in Sept 03
120000km 4 door, leather, loaded pics on cardomain, coatsy
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I have a 95 and the bushings are part of the control arm. I had to replace both control arms.....135 one side and 160 the other....
An ounce of prevention provides a pound of cure!
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I think to replace the lower control arms, the subframe needs to be lowered (not dropped). That's how it looks on mine. The lower ball joint is riveted in, and BAT has a replacement for that as well (their's bolts on). Hope this helps and good luck.
Sean
'99 Silver SVT Contour
(2000 miles since June, now needs new front brakes and bearings)
'98 CBR900RR Again
(Put away for the winter)
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