Steve V8 1,314 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 12 hours ago, LotusFella said: says its for an esprit 85> That's going to be S3/Turbo Esprit 85-87. I'm ordering a pair from SJ tomorrow, I'll take them to the local Vauxhall garage when they arrive see if they can match them up with old parts on the shelf. In fact I won't order new ones, I'll get the old ones pressed out and take them to the Vauxhall garage...maybe save a few bob!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LotusFella 143 Posted July 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 ok apparently I have been sent elan ball joints in error. They were very apologetic and will be shipping me correct ones. Phew! 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LotuStuart 93 Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 Top guys! (I mean, shame its the wrong part, but they are putting it right). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve V8 1,314 Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 We have a "local" Vauxhall garage, not a big franchise affair, just a small local Vauxhall garage for local people. So off I went with said freshly pressed ball joint into the little parts department, popped it on the desk and before I could ask the question the old chap behind the counter said, "ah Mk 1 Cavalier ball joint, haven't seen one of them for a few years". So @swindon_alan that answers that question. The most common fitment for these is the Opel Manta B, 77-82 all derivatives, supplied to me by my local motor factors for £10.90 each, but readily available on eBay, these aren't much cheaper than the SJ Steve's alternative, and we ought to support the company that keeps our cars on the road if making a larger order. But it is good to know what they are and would save a large postage and packing charge if these were the only parts needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 7,308 Posted July 24, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Ps - same colour boxes mine came in from eBay, off a chap who bought them from SJs...... frankly these are pretty much the same price at SJs Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
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