Monaro VXR wheel alignment - again.

[FizzysCar]

They are magnecor leads - might get it touch with them and see if I can get a replace single cable. When I replaced the original leads with these, a few of them didn't come off intact, so know what the oem ones are like.

[vxr2010]

The leads tend to just break as i’ve found out twice so far , so with a crack like that it’s looking like a hint to say they need changing , rock auto do an upgraded set of leads for not a lot of £ , when i bought leads from them i bought some heat socks for about 20£ delivered from the usa to protect the leads

[FizzysCar]

Just got in touch with Magnecor and they can do single replacements and asked for pictures. I bought them in Jan 2016 and fitted them not too long after. Believe they have a 10 year warranty, but will see what they say.

Will check out rockauto, a shopping spree probably pending.

[FizzysCar]

vxr2010 said:

The leads tend to just break as i’ve found out twice so far , so with a crack like that it’s looking like a hint to say they need changing , rock auto do an upgraded set of leads for not a lot of £ , when i bought leads from them i bought some heat socks for about 20£ delivered from the usa to protect the leads

There are a few upgraded sets on Rockauto - which ones did you go for? There are some that include socks too. I've still got the remnants of the old leads inc the metal shields. The magnecor set stated not to use them with their leads.

[vxr2010]

sorry , i’m not sure which ones i went for , they were updated ones , on the monaro you dont use the standard metal shrouds the standard leads come with

[SturdyHSV]

FizzysCar said:

rockauto shopping spree

In the 'How Did You Hear About Us?' bit before payment, enter 11822716576251364 which will give you 5% off (until 3rd November)

Every little helps

[FizzysCar]

I'm giving up on garages. Had complaints raised against me and mis quoting what I said (or not giving all info), and even saying I've been to a number of garages and found faults etc. Seems can't even put a review up these days.

I've in fact been to a whole TWO garages during the last year. One for major work which my post has been removed for, and this wheel alignment visit which was resolved with the mechanic going above and beyond to sort.

There's also my local MOT garage I've had no issues with at all.

Anyhow, it's not worth battling it out over the internet. By the time I find a decent garage we'll all be in electric cars anyway and just messing with batteries and motors.

[FizzysCar]

Just to finish off the lead issue. I actually spoke to the director of Magnacor, very helpfull guy. Did say that the newer sets have different angled boots now so couldn't buy a single replacement lead to match.

However, an option was to send my lead to them for checking and a new cap would be fitted. Cost £1 for the new cap plus postage (there and back). Quick turnaround and back on the car and running fine.

Can't fault the service from Magnacor.