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Is my king pin gone?
09 Jun 2023 11:03 - 09 Jun 2023 11:07 #249481
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Replied by Scimike on topic Is my king pin gone?
^^^^ What facade said.
The belts (power steering and Auxiliaries - 2 off) are as cheap as chips, circa £15 each or less). Going "by the book" they are inspect at 27k ( or 36month) and replace at 54k ( or 72 months). Inspect means look for damage or cracking, adjust tension if ok or replace.
It's no longer than 1hr to change both and requires no special tools, so it shouldn't be an expensive bill.
I'll also add you don't need to take the radiator out to change them, just in case this is the excuse. Plenty of room if you slacken the top radiator mounting bolts and just rock it back slightly. Ok plenty of room is exaggerating, enough room and I've got spades for hands.
If you keep getting what you consider are high prices try a recommended independent garage for a second opinion.
The belts (power steering and Auxiliaries - 2 off) are as cheap as chips, circa £15 each or less). Going "by the book" they are inspect at 27k ( or 36month) and replace at 54k ( or 72 months). Inspect means look for damage or cracking, adjust tension if ok or replace.
It's no longer than 1hr to change both and requires no special tools, so it shouldn't be an expensive bill.
I'll also add you don't need to take the radiator out to change them, just in case this is the excuse. Plenty of room if you slacken the top radiator mounting bolts and just rock it back slightly. Ok plenty of room is exaggerating, enough room and I've got spades for hands.
If you keep getting what you consider are high prices try a recommended independent garage for a second opinion.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Last edit: 09 Jun 2023 11:07 by Scimike.
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09 Jun 2023 18:46 #249484
by fordem
This is the lower king pin, the upper one is a little harder to see in the picture, but once you know what the lower one looks like, you can find the upper one.
Replied by fordem on topic Is my king pin gone?
This is the lower king pin, the upper one is a little harder to see in the picture, but once you know what the lower one looks like, you can find the upper one.
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