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Re: Front Struts #966307 05/29/04 07:21 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,399 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada P Phil Rohtla_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
Phil Rohtla_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er P Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,399 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada	Honestly, the Ford dealer had the best deal on springs that I could find. $66 bucks each for the rears on my SVT. CTA or BAT might be able to get them too. 98 Silver Frost SVT 97 BMW 540I Sport, six speed "Blue is for sky, black is for soil, and white is for simplicity, purity and hope for the future" "A coveted car should never stunt your life, but should make it more rich and interesting."

Re: Front Struts #966308 06/04/04 02:03 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 39 Ontario, Canada F FlaXXMaN OP New CEG\'er
OP FlaXXMaN New CEG\'er F Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 39 Ontario, Canada	Well, As it turns out, front springs are covered as part of a Recall. They said they are covered for 1998 and 1999 vehicles up to 150,000 miles....so I am all set! YAY! I will just get them to put new strut bearings in while they are taking them apart! Saves me having to do it! The only downside is that they take 10 days to get here, as they have to be brought in from the US. Oh well........ FlaXXMaN - 1998 Contour Zetec MTX 202,000km and counting

Re: Front Struts #966309 06/05/04 10:40 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 39 Ontario, Canada F FlaXXMaN OP New CEG\'er
OP FlaXXMaN New CEG\'er F Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 39 Ontario, Canada	Hello All again, This is a FYI for everyone that Strut Bearing from the Ford dealer are aprox. $25 bux. So hopefully no-one will be "had" by the other auto-parts store that want $50-100. I've always had the misconception that Dealers ALWAYS cost more than auto-parts stores, and for the most part its true, but this is twice now it hasn't. I had a Pathfinder, that i needed an O2 sensor for...UAP or Car-Quest, even Crappy Tire wanted like $200-800(yes, $800!! I told the Parts guy, for $800 There better be an engine screwed into that O2 sensor for me to pay $800). Went to the Nissan Dealer, $87 + Tax. They also said that since they will have the strut assembly apart anyways, i won't be charged labour. So thats a bonus. Anyways...8 days and counting, Till then..I shall be driving my Mom's Taurus. FlaXXMaN - 1998 Contour Zetec MTX 202,000km and counting

Re: Front Struts #966310 06/06/04 01:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,017 Toronto, Canada C chongo Hard-core CEG\'er
chongo Hard-core CEG\'er C Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,017 Toronto, Canada	Originally posted by FlaXXMaN: Hello All again, I've always had the misconception that Dealers ALWAYS cost more than auto-parts stores, and for the most part its true, but this is twice now it hasn't. This is true, but only if the part is available through other sources. If it's a part you can only get from the dealer look out! i.e. DPFE - $140, EGR Soilenoid vavle - $40 if you look at the DPFE there's not much to it. Looks like the same amount of plastic and electrical parts in both pieces. $16/spark plug for the V6 Glad your getting off easy for your repairs. Oh and about Sparta, don't worry if your car is stock you will still run close times as us and it's fun! 1996 2.5LT V6 Contour ATX My Tour+help/info pics E0 rims, Gutted Pre-Cats,CTA Custom Exhaust & Intake, Diablo Chip.

Re: Front Struts #966311 06/06/04 02:56 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,168 Poutine capital of Canada M mbb41_dup1 I am Canuckian
mbb41_dup1 I am Canuckian M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,168 Poutine capital of Canada	Originally posted by chongo: Oh and about Sparta, don't worry if your car is stock you will still run close times as us and it's fun! I don't know apparently my Zetec puts down a respectable time. Green 96 mystique gs 4cyl mtx 16.9 in the 1/4 mile @102500 miles 95SE in Midnight Red MTX MSDS headers and y-pipe SVT exhaust SVT UIM Optimized se TB. Full pre 98 SVT body kit 15.741 @ 87.73mph :)

Re: Front Struts #966312 06/23/04 06:35 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 39 Ontario, Canada F FlaXXMaN OP New CEG\'er
OP FlaXXMaN New CEG\'er F Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 39 Ontario, Canada	Originally posted by FlaXXMaN: They said they are covered for 1998 and 1999 vehicles up to 150,000 miles....so I am all set! YAY! CORRECTION Apparently, the recall is for "selected" Contours with manufacture dates of Sept 9th,1996 to April 18th, 1998. The 150,000 miles still stands though My bad..... FlaXXMaN - 1998 Contour Zetec MTX 202,000km and counting

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