Sorry, looking for parts

[Coopstar]

Wondered if anyone could help. Service has thrown up some bits that need doing, but I dont want to pay the £500 they were after to do it, so want to get the parts and give the work to my local trusted mechy who will fit them for a whole lot less.
I need 4 x drive shaft gaitors, and the OSF top arm needs new bushes, possibly replace top arm as well.
Can anyone help with a supplier, part number or something.
Thanks in advance. (apart from that, he said it drove really well, bonus!)

[Mongoose]

Sorry,can't help with the gaitors,but someone will be on later to help with that i'm sure.If your upper arm is a 'possibly',then i'd say replace it anyway,as they're known to be weak if corrosion has taken hold,and it just ain't worth the risk.A new arm will not only be one less worry,but also comes with bushes fitted now apparently,and that in itself will save you labour charges.A new upper arm is about £45-50 or thereabouts,so daft not to imho.

>> Edited by Mongoose on Wednesday 15th February 13:49

[ray_von]

Don't know part numbers but I paid £86 for gaiters at main dealer.Not much help but easier than wasting time looking around ,maybe??Don't know real world price

[Coopstar]

Thanks for the replies. I would definately change the upper arm if the bushes are already fittes, any idea who supplies these parts, should I call a dealer??
Thanks again.
£86 for 4 gaitors, seems extrtionate!!

[crazycraig]

Coopstar said:

£86 for 4 gaitors, seems extrtionate!!

Welcome to the crazy world of TVR , where prices can range from the reasonable to the ridiculous.

If you think that's dear you want to try the dealer near me in Malmesbury.

Fram G3829 fuel filter, £6.13 from local motor factors, £29.99 from above.
Plugs NGK B7ECS, £1.89 from motor factors, £5.50 from the dealer.


Just Mad.

[else]

Try Track Car Solutions, Tel. [phone], ask for Jools. He sells a kit of 4 gaiters for £32.

Heres the link http://trackcarsolutions.net/shop/ind

[jellison]

crazycraig said:

[quote=Coopstar]£86 for 4 gaitors, seems extrtionate!!

Main Dealers - Jesus christ - what a bunch of tossers that is a Mental mark up - find all the bits at cheapest price and do it all yourself - no bloody dealer will ever get his mits on my car.

[chassis 33]

Paul (chevtrev) has posted in the alternative parts list that theyre

"CV boot,(alternative)mid 90's Toyota hilux (id at axle end 1to2mm smaller but snug fit)"

Regards
Iain

[Coopstar]

Thanks again, nice link, £32 much better!

[v8 racing]

just out of interest you can buy universal gaiters that you trim to size, they also come split so you dont need to take the driveshafts of, you just cut the old ones off put the new ones on and glue them together so much cheaper on labour!

[david beer]

In fact i have four sat in the back of my old van, never used so if interested !

[chevtrev]

chassis 33 said:

Paul (chevtrev) has posted in the alternative parts list that theyre "CV boot,(alternative)mid 90's Toyota hilux (id at axle end 1to2mm smaller but snug fit)" Regards Iain

And they were $36 for 4,that's 14 in your funny money.

[Coopstar]

david beer said:

In fact i have four sat in the back of my old van, never used so if interested !

Proper ones or universal? If normal type then Ill have them off you for the right price. Let me know.

[jellison]

Paul - what is this alternative parts list?

[chevtrev]

jellison said:

Paul - what is this alternative parts list?

Cast your eyes to the top of the Chim page.
You can put in the RV8 alternative.

[jellison]

chevtrev said:

jellison said: Paul - what is this alternative parts list? Cast your eyes to the top of the Chim page. You can put in the RV8 alternative.

You know I will!!!