Opel Rekord B/C

Johann66 · Post by **Johann66** » Thu 06 Sep 2018, 09:44

Ball Joint Lower control arm. Urgently need new or good condition part. Two will be a bonus! Can be contacted at 0823359146 cel: Here is a pic that shows the damaged ball joint that has been filled with Smooth Cast 65D from AMT Composites. No play and still movable.

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Johann Grobler.

kavesh · Post by **kavesh** » Thu 06 Sep 2018, 09:46

Hi Johann

Looks very similar to the Elcamino balljoint.

Have you checked with Wayne Mckenzie?

Johann66 · Post by **Johann66** » Thu 06 Sep 2018, 11:42

I will keep him in mind! Having the re-conditioned ball joint fitted for the time being! Very tight fit still movable!

The recon ball Joint is working well and control is much better!
The El Camino is very similar but larger! Would have been no problem!

Johann66 · Post by **Johann66** » Fri 14 Sep 2018, 20:48

Attached is a technical drawing of the required ball joint, I need two. Please let me know if you can assist. I can import but the cost is huge!

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Johann66 · Post by **Johann66** » Thu 20 Sep 2018, 10:54

The Commodore/Rekord ball joint fits! Shaft is 31mm too long. All it requires is a spacer! The costly option is to machine it down! Made my own spacers! Paid R240 for two new ball joints! Very happy man!

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Post by **ZA Perana** » Thu 20 Sep 2018, 20:35

Interesting because it shows the degree of commonality on cars that are separate by over a decade....

Johann66 · Post by **Johann66** » Fri 21 Sep 2018, 10:06

I checked the ball joint yesterday and found that I will have to shorten the rod! Not enough free space. I will go look for an engineering firm to do the machining for me! I have some friends in the business! The rest of the ball joint is exactly to the original specs!!

Johann66 · Post by **Johann66** » Fri 21 Sep 2018, 20:13

Here is a pic showing what needs to be done!!

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Johann66 · Post by **Johann66** » Mon 24 Sep 2018, 20:00

Is there nobody that is capable of doing the machining?
The tensile strength of the shaft; is it machinable?
What is required is:
Reduce upper taper from 16mm to 14mm
Machine 12mm x 1.5 thread or 14mm x 1.5 thread!
I have cast the inner of the ball joint but is wary of strength!

Johann66 · Post by **Johann66** » Wed 26 Sep 2018, 17:16

Johann66 wrote: ↑
Mon 24 Sep 2018, 20:00
Is there nobody that is capable of doing the machining?
The tensile strength of the shaft; is it machinable?
What is required is:
Reduce upper taper from 16mm to 14mm
Machine 12mm x 1.5 thread or 14mm x 1.5 thread!
I have cast the inner of the ball joint but is wary of strength!

Found a local engineering firm that is going to do the required machining! He will fit the job in by about Friday!! Will show when complete!!

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