Steve V8 1,231 1 Vehicles Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LotusFella 91 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LotuStuart 66 Report post Posted July 23, 2018 Top guys! (I mean, shame its the wrong part, but they are putting it right). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve V8 1,231 1 Vehicles Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 5,331 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
