Snapped a-frame tie rod

[350mk2]

Hope someone can help, I have a 1986 350i fitted with AVO shocks and compliance bushes. The suspension is pretty rigid as you can imagine and unfortunately today I managed to snap a tie rod! It has sheared through the centre. I have leafed through the "bible" and think it is either a mk2 cortina or granada part but I don't know which.
Anyone got any ideas?

Cheers!

[stainless_steve]

page 161 of the bible says , to get this bush to fit the smallest of the tie rod ends ,it may need to be reduced in diameter.This difference in size is caused by using a cortina tie rod end instead of the granada version.so id guess on a granada, but i know nothing about these cars , so you better wait for some of the other guys to prove me wrong

sorry not much use Steve

[danny hoffman]

Cortina - I think

[stainless_steve]

danny hoffman said: Cortina - I think

see

[jmorgan]

If you arn't sure then the best bet is take the part to the factors/garage etc if you can remove it and ask for one of them. Mention what you think its of etc. Handy at fords with the micro fiche (?) so you can compare if not sure.

[350mk2]

Cheers lads - will take it off asap. Think I will try phoning Wedge Automotive too - see if they have a clue. As Steve said, it is definitely part Granada so that is a start!!

[350mk2]

after speaking to Wedge Automotive I have been told it is a factory part. I phoned Harrogate Horseless Carriages, then the factory, who were really helpful and quoted me a total of £103. Bugger!

I would really like someone to tell me that it is in fact a ford part!!!! Please! And if anyone has any of these bits lying around e-mail me at [e-mail]

[350matt]

Try Mark Hogg on 01923-225-237 he still had some wedge bits for sale.

Matt

[350mk2]

Cheers Matt - looks like you have played a blinder as he has the part for a miserly £15 plus p + p. Will probably have to buy some new bushes but looking good.