Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - Tie Rods

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Sat 27 Oct 2007 14:36
Tie Rods - john406
I've just had a new near side tie rod fitted due to a worn inner axial joint. I hoped it might clear up an annoying rattle but it didn't. The new track rod doesn't look like a genuine GM part to me (not painted black etc) - I am not happy about that - but I've been charged the full GM retail price for it. Could this be a cheap aftermarket part? If so is it a bad idea to have genuine GM off side rod matched with an aftermarket nearside?
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Sat 27 Oct 2007 14:48
Tie Rods - bell boy
maybe gm ran out of black paint?
if you bought it in a dealership im pretty confident it will be oe spec
did you buy it in a dealership or off harry the bootsaler meglomaniac?

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Sat 27 Oct 2007 15:26
Tie Rods - Victorbox
Vauxhall dealerships must use Vauxhall parts. If it has a part number stamped or painted on it they usually begin with a 9******. Do you have a VX part number on the printed Vauxhall receipt?
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Sat 27 Oct 2007 18:21
Tie Rods - ChicksFan
I'd check the drop links if you've got a light knocking noise.
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Mon 30 Jun 2008 23:07
Tie Rods - roosterbooster
sounds like rack tube bush worn original is white plastic modified one is black have to remove and strip rack
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