MiketheBike Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Would anyone know where I can get ball pin seals for the steering rods, or replacement ball pins with seals? Tried banisters but he does not have them. cheers mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Although "wrong", could I just use a generic boot over the ball joints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Looked at boots today and don't think it will work. anyone any idea of who would stock correct seals or complete joints, or suggest an alternative? cheers mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Can you show us what you are trying to replace? Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hi robin, it's these seals on the ball joints, the one on the left of the vehicle is fine, but will replace both if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeePig Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Are the seals supposed to look something like you would have on the suspension ball joints on an old Mini? trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hi trevor it just looks like a rubber ring and metal cup washer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Does anyone know of another source for Ferret parts? I have tried Banister and Marcus Glenn. I know there is a guy somewhere down south that is a good source but cannot remember his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Makano Surplus: http://makanosurplus.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks Chris, I did look at that website and they appear to have the ball listed but not the seal etc. i will give them a call tomorrow. have you ever replaced the seals? There must be something standard off the shelf that would do the job? mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) I finally sourced the rubbers, well actually Graham at www.makanosurplus.co.uk went above and beyond to get them from one of his sources!!! my next question is, when putting them back together, do I just snug the castelated nut at the bottom line f the ball pin up tight, or does anyone recommend a torque setting for it? I cannot find anything specific in any of my manuals. thanks, mick Edited June 12, 2016 by MiketheBike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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