Car info (as requested by horseydug)
98 contour
178,000km
bought it in may 2001 (at 94,000km)
Had FORD perform all outstanding recalls (6 in total!)
have replaced front brakes (rotors and pads)
have replaced back brakes (droms and pads)
And both the front and rear brakes feel like they need to be replaced again!
the shocks are starting to go front and back
What Canadian Tire said after inspection:
"The vehicle requires a right side outer tie rod, and a left side stab kit. We recomend the right side be changed at the same time (stab kit i guess). An alignment will be required with the above work. The left front axle seal is also leaking. Recomend Mister Transmission for repairs."
could the above "stab kit" be the problem?
and is this "stab kit" the stabilizer bar or links?
as for whether it is grease or oil..... I'm not sure how to tell the diff. There is a black build up on the rim, and a sticky build up on the outside of the tire.
I would have had CT fix the recomended tie rod end and stab kits, but they could not get the parts in time (i'm in Waterloo this weekend and I have to go back to Toronto tonight) and they could not find a $ for one of the parts.
Also, one of the parts they located was in Toronto.
Not sure if I should get the above fixed first and then take it to MR. Trans?
OR
If I should take it to MR. Trans. first and then have the others fixed?
Thanx in advance again.
