Re: spider steering idler

[Kevin Trent <trentkc@domain.elided>]

I agree with you second diagnosis.  Can you let us know who the "provider" is?

//kct, Powell TN, with several high mileage Alfas with tired idler asemblies...

At 09:12 PM 11/5/01 -0500, you wrote:

>Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2001 16:19:05 -0500
>From: James Hamilton Lambert <jhl6d@domain.elided>
>Subject: spider steering idler
>
>Digesters,
>I took my 85 spider for alignment at an experienced alfa shop.
>They replaced two tie rod ends but noticed that there was excess
>motion in the idler assembly. When they set the alignment and
>took it for a drive, they said that the alignment went slightly
>out due to the bad assembly. They said it's not dangerous and
>that the assemblies are temporarily unavailable. I got a second
>opinion that a problem with wasted motion in the assembly is most
>likely fixed by replacing the two bushings within the idler assembly.
>When I look at the service manual, the bushings are each held in
>place by a circlip, cap, and several washers, if I am remembering
>correctly. I ordered the bushings ($6 apiece). Any advice in the
>replacement of the bushings, removal of the assembly, whether this
>is indeed a cause of the alignment going out, how to isolate the
>causes of the alignment going out, etc. The provider of
>the bushings suggested to take the assembly and new bushings to a
>machine shop for replacement.
>Thanks!
>Jim 85 spider Charlottesville, VA
>
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