MOT fail

[Tbolt]

Hi my 2003 2.4 auto failed today. customer print out say's front suspension compensator adrift.

Excuse my ignorance but what is the compensator? Is it Bush or a contol arm?

It was too late in the day for me to get an answer at the dealer.

Honda want £112 for each side.

Thanks for any advice

 

[Monks]

I would say they are referring to a control arm, in which case it would be bushing's or a ball joint thats the issue. Either way it may well be worth just buying new parts rather than changing the offending elements.

 

[Tbolt]

I would say they are referring to a control arm, in wish case it would be bushing's or a ball joint thats the issue. Either way it may well be worth just buying new parts rather than changing the offending elements.

Many thanks Monks.

 

[crespo]

Lower control arm bush. The bain of my life.

 

[luvmyaccord]

Neil is that the same thing as a ball joint mate?

 

[crespo]

Neil is that the same thing as a ball joint mate?

yeah. that's the one mate.

I replaced my near side a few months ago and now the offside has gone.

I am going to attempt the job myself this time as the ball joint is only 14 quid.

I expect a few grazed knuckles but if it save me 100 quid it will be worth it.

 

[Monks]

At least it isn't the compliance bush Neil that one is a PITA and often leads people just to replace the whole arm.

 

[hondavtecr]

front compliance bushes are very common to wear on the 7th gen. If you have a press they are very easy to replace. I changed hundreds whilst working at Honda.