les87GTE Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Hi to all, Ive just taken my 1987 GTE for an M.O.T. and sadly it has failed on a worn steering column universal joint. The garage couldn't offer any help as the part doesn't come up on their system. So, can anyone confirm the part number or cup size etc for the steering column universal joint. Are they all the same across the range? My chassis number is 58J if this helps. Many thanks, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Hi to all, Ive just taken my 1987 GTE for an M.O.T. and sadly it has failed on a worn steering column universal joint. The garage couldn't offer any help as the part doesn't come up on their system. So, can anyone confirm the part number or cup size etc for the steering column universal joint. Are they all the same across the range? My chassis number is 58J if this helps. Many thanks, Steve. Thats not a normal wear and tear part, so if i were you i´d go to the scrappers, or take a look at ebay for a good used part ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Hi.. the size is 3/4 DD ,i think some people have bought them from here in the past http://www.flamingriver.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 The Flaming river ones are excellent, FR1716DD is tha part number, ebay motors USA normally has these for way less than you would pay for a genuine one if you could find a genuine one ! expect to pay around $35 to $50 for a billet steel one or more for a stainless one, plus post to the UK. The Flaming river one makes the steering feel much nicer too, smoother and will last longer, much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les87GTE Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Thanks for your quick reply guys. The info you've given me will be a great help in getting my beloved Manta back on the road. Regards, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog321fish Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Ebay Item number: 320493979869 £85.00 incl P&P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Ebay Item number: 320493979869 £85.00 incl P&P http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320493979869&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D320493979869%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 That link is a UK seller and is listed as twice as much money as you can pick these up in the US. Try a ebay.com or ebaymotors.com search for FR1716DD and see what happens, even with post I bet it way cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog321fish Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) Ebay item 270653007401 £44.00 plus P&P from the USA http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_rdc=1&item=270653007401&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3D270653007401%26_sacat%3D0%26LH_PrefLoc%3D2%26_odkw%3D27065300740%26_osacat%3D0%26_trksid%3Dp3286.c0.m270.l1313%26_fvi%3D1&viewitem= Edited January 30, 2011 by dog321fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) I advertised this on here a couple of years ago and had no takeup, but I can get OE spec manta steering UJ's for £30 plus p+p and they are identical to the OE ones (apart from being painted black not zinc plated) so if you want it to look original...... If I could get a volume order together I can get them cheaper, as they are made to order in batches of 50. If I could get a full batch order I could probably wangle getting them in zinc passivate finish too.... here's one as they come at the mo: Edited January 30, 2011 by Retro Power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les87GTE Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 That link is a UK seller and is listed as twice as much money as you can pick these up in the US. Try a ebay.com or ebaymotors.com search for FR1716DD and see what happens, even with post I bet it way cheaper. Thanks Paul for the info. I've looked at the Flaming River ones and I'm not sure if they are the same, they look slightly different but that might be my imagination. The one on the car looks exactly the same as the one shown in the Haynes manual (Opel B series) page 171. It is also the same as the one shown on the parts diagram disc I bought from OMOC some time ago, part no.03455209 for models 50 80. I see Retro Power has uploaded a photo of one he has so I will reply to him and see how I get on. Thanks again, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I've used the Flaming Rive joint and its far better than the OE spec ones. Yes its not a direct replacement as you have to have to make some screw resesse in the coloum for the retaining bolts but its not a hard job Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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