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MOT fail - ball joint cover
matt80 - 17/1/18 at 05:31 PM

Evening all. My Locost failed the MOT due to a worn ball joint dust cover?! Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?
Many thanks for any help

obfripper - 17/1/18 at 05:41 PM

Eurocarparts do a mixed sizes box for 5-10 quid that should do the trick.

Dave

matt80 - 17/1/18 at 05:48 PM

Cheers Dave, thanks.

SJ - 17/1/18 at 07:15 PM

I had the same on a track rod end and just bought a complete new pair they as were so cheap.

steve m - 18/1/18 at 07:54 AM

ebay is your friend,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-High-Quality-Rubber-15-30-Dust-Cover-and-Ball-Joint-Boots/252487071188?epid=1590029382&hash=item3ac966f5d4:g:8dYAAO SwaB5XqNYX

nick205 - 18/1/18 at 11:17 AM

quote:
Originally posted by SJ
I had the same on a track rod end and just bought a complete new pair they as were so cheap.



Ditto - just replace the complete joint! MoT passed and any potential damage or wear removed from the vehicle.

rusty nuts - 18/1/18 at 06:13 PM

A little tip for fitting replacement ball joint boots that have a spring type clip on the bigger diameter, use 2 small lengths of brake pipe over the ends of the clip for extra leverage and to cover the sharp ends.

matt80 - 18/1/18 at 06:17 PM

Thank you