OHC 1.3Exi Tie-Rod/Ball joint replacement at 52k! Advice pls.

zenx · 27th November 2007, 15:24

The front drivers side footwell had developed a recurring muted thud of late, especially on slightly uneven surfaces.

On getting it checked, they reported the tie-rod and ball joint need replacement - the cars done just 52k. Is this too early ? Of course, its seen the worst phase of 3-4 kms of the Bannerghata Road for 3 years, but at very low speeds.

Is it also advisable to get the other side checked/replaced at the same time, or is there no real correlation and one might as well wait for any symptom there too ?

Rudra Sen · 27th November 2007, 15:45

Sameer, I'm really not surprised here. It may be the right time or early but I really don't blame any car or it's maker for these damages.
Despite paying huge tax on roads, we don't have roads. Your area is notorious to add on.

Get your repair done and continue with this lackadaisical attitude of our clueless govt.

zenx · 27th November 2007, 16:20

True. I live off Sarjapura Road these days and Bannerghata Road is better, but at its worst it was unpardonable.
Even so, 52k seems low. Should I get the other one checked too ?

zenx · 28th November 2007, 21:29

Update:

Both sides' ball joints and tie-rods replaced. Also replaced the stabilizer bushes, and did some other suspension related maintenance work. Overall feel is the same - though the thuds have gone. Maybe in my head but the steering felt a tad heavier initially - need to observe it for a couple of days at least. Anything I should look for specifically ?

Damages - 6753/- overall.

higautham · 28th November 2007, 21:43

i'm also having that thud sounds in my car's left side while going through uneven surfaces. mechanic said it may be of t-rod.. now its 61k in the odo.

Shan2nu · 28th November 2007, 22:29

I don't think it's early. i had the tie rods changed at 43K on my OHC Vtec.

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Sameer, I'm really not surprised here. It may be the right time or early but I really don't blame any car or it's maker for these damages.
Despite paying huge tax on roads, we don't have roads. Your area is notorious to add on.

Yeah right, when i had a prob, do you rem what you had said? Just read the first reply in the link below. LOL

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...b-my-vtec.html

Shan2nu

Rudra Sen · 29th November 2007, 12:18

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Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Yeah right, when i had a prob, do you rem what you had said? Just read the first reply in the link below. LOL

But Shan, I don't think Sameer drives like the way you do. Just a guess work though.

zenx · 29th November 2007, 12:20

Yes I'm a very sedate(d) driver - never even notice where the potholes are

narayan · 29th November 2007, 12:29

i got it changed at around same mileage for my 1.5exi

avishkar41 · 29th November 2007, 21:26

I am getting abnormal sound on rough road from driver side bottom.(thankthankthank). Only on rough road whereas on smooth road even on bump no sound appears. Shown to mechanic, he told that there is play in lower arm.(Rubber bushing gone) and suggested to change the whole lower arm. costing2.5K. Any suggestions or shall go for replacement straight away??

zenx · 30th November 2007, 07:52

@avishkar41 - yeah the symptoms are quite the same. The possible reasons mentioned to me were either the tie-rod/ball-joint or something in the lower arm - best to get it replaced if its already audible!

@narayan, shan2nu - thanks - feel more at peace to know its not totally abnormal and i'm not a complete reckless nut behind the wheel

viper · 30th November 2007, 09:05

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Originally Posted by avishkar41

I am getting abnormal sound on rough road from driver side bottom.(thankthankthank). Only on rough road whereas on smooth road even on bump no sound appears. Shown to mechanic, he told that there is play in lower arm.(Rubber bushing gone) and suggested to change the whole lower arm. costing2.5K. Any suggestions or shall go for replacement straight away??

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Originally Posted by zenx

@avishkar41 - yeah the symptoms are quite the same. The possible reasons mentioned to me were either the tie-rod/ball-joint or something in the lower arm - best to get it replaced if its already audible!

@narayan, shan2nu - thanks - feel more at peace to know its not totally abnormal and i'm not a complete reckless nut behind the wheel

Guys,

Would advise you to install quality parts as the chinese/taiwan made lower arms are not of good quality and you would end up having to replace the same very soon. It will also affect the handling of your car so better to get it done at the dealership or if you have contacts then get the genuine parts from the dealership and replace it at your local garage.

Viper

four_tire · 30th November 2007, 10:54

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Originally Posted by viper

Guys,

Would advise you to install quality parts as the chinese/taiwan made lower arms are not of good quality and you would end up having to replace the same very soon. It will also affect the handling of your car so better to get it done at the dealership or if you have contacts then get the genuine parts from the dealership and replace it at your local garage.

Viper

Does the dealership provide warranty or garuntee on the parts?

viper · 30th November 2007, 11:01

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Originally Posted by four_tire

Does the dealership provide warranty or garuntee on the parts?

Hi,

Am not 100% sure but am sure they would provide a reasonable warranty of say 6 months to a year or so.

Viper

27th November 2007, 15:24	#1
zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	OHC 1.3Exi Tie-Rod/Ball joint replacement at 52k! Advice pls. The front drivers side footwell had developed a recurring muted thud of late, especially on slightly uneven surfaces. On getting it checked, they reported the tie-rod and ball joint need replacement - the cars done just 52k. Is this too early ? Of course, its seen the worst phase of 3-4 kms of the Bannerghata Road for 3 years, but at very low speeds. Is it also advisable to get the other side checked/replaced at the same time, or is there no real correlation and one might as well wait for any symptom there too ?
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27th November 2007, 15:45	#2
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Sameer, I'm really not surprised here. It may be the right time or early but I really don't blame any car or it's maker for these damages. Despite paying huge tax on roads, we don't have roads. Your area is notorious to add on. Get your repair done and continue with this lackadaisical attitude of our clueless govt.
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27th November 2007, 16:20	#3
zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	True. I live off Sarjapura Road these days and Bannerghata Road is better, but at its worst it was unpardonable. Even so, 52k seems low. Should I get the other one checked too ?
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28th November 2007, 21:29	#4
zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	Update: Both sides' ball joints and tie-rods replaced. Also replaced the stabilizer bushes, and did some other suspension related maintenance work. Overall feel is the same - though the thuds have gone. Maybe in my head but the steering felt a tad heavier initially - need to observe it for a couple of days at least. Anything I should look for specifically ? Damages - 6753/- overall.
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28th November 2007, 21:43	#5
higautham BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 95 Thanked: Once	i'm also having that thud sounds in my car's left side while going through uneven surfaces. mechanic said it may be of t-rod.. now its 61k in the odo.
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29th November 2007, 12:20	#8
zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	Yes I'm a very sedate(d) driver - never even notice where the potholes are Last edited by zenx : 29th November 2007 at 12:31.
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29th November 2007, 12:29	#9
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	i got it changed at around same mileage for my 1.5exi
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29th November 2007, 21:26	#10
avishkar41 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: surat Posts: 16 Thanked: 0 Times	ohc 1.5 driver side sound I am getting abnormal sound on rough road from driver side bottom.(thankthankthank). Only on rough road whereas on smooth road even on bump no sound appears. Shown to mechanic, he told that there is play in lower arm.(Rubber bushing gone) and suggested to change the whole lower arm. costing2.5K. Any suggestions or shall go for replacement straight away??
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30th November 2007, 07:52	#11
zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	@avishkar41 - yeah the symptoms are quite the same. The possible reasons mentioned to me were either the tie-rod/ball-joint or something in the lower arm - best to get it replaced if its already audible! @narayan, shan2nu - thanks - feel more at peace to know its not totally abnormal and i'm not a complete reckless nut behind the wheel Last edited by zenx : 30th November 2007 at 07:54.
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