Menu toggle

New Track Control Arm needed - where to buy part from?

E

emohawk11

New member
Hi all,

Porsche apparantely charge £205 plus VAT for a new TCA which seems steep for what it is. Does anyone know of a better place to source a new TCA from?

Any recommendations appreciated.

PS - I am based in Edinburgh Scotland, and I am using Brian Miller(independent Porsche specialist) at the moment for work. £60 plus VAT per hour.

cheers, Richard


 
You can get exchange refurbed arms from a company called Hartech in Manchester for about £120+vat or PorschApart are doing new arms for around £160.
 
The bushes are a nightmare to replace unless you have some major equipment, easier to fit new or re-furbed. I'm just fitting Powerflex bushes to mine but I've got half the maintenance team at BAEsystems doing them for me[;)]
 
thanks guys !! I will check out all these leads. The mechanic sprayed some lubricant in the ball joint and hey presto no more squeeking noise, however suspect this wont last long till it drys out.

How does Hartech work on the refurbed arms? i.e do you return your faulty tca after they have provided a new one. How does the arrangement work?




 
Sprayed lubricant, hope it wasn't WD40 or the arms will be squeeking again. It is possible to remove the top sealing ring from the ball joint boot and re-pack with grease.
I would imagine you pay Hartech the cost of the arm plus a deposit, they send out fresh wishbones and your deposit is refunded when you send back your old ones.

ORIGINAL: emohawk11

thanks guys !!  I will check out all these leads. The mechanic sprayed some lubricant in the ball joint and hey presto no more squeeking noise, however suspect this wont last long till it drys out.

How does Hartech work on the refurbed arms? i.e do you return your faulty tca after they have provided a new one. How does the arrangement work?
Click to expand...
 
Useful to know thankyou. The noise has completely gone since the engineer added some lubricant to the ball joint. Of course, its only been 3 days so may not last much longer....

I will ask him if he can do as you suggested, because if it solves the problem it will save maybe £200-£250


 
Yeh, I went through the lub the ball joint route about a year ago. I used a syringe to inject lubricant. I found that it worked with regards the creaking but doesn't stop the sqeeky noise from the bushes. The only way to properly solve that is to replace them. I did track control arms about 3 weeks ago, purchased a set of OES on e-bay for £150 ea. They are german and seem to be ok so far.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Archant Dialogue
Back
Top