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Dave O Newbie
Age: 60 Zodiac: Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 9 Location: Abergele, North Wales
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:08 Post subject: Who can adjust the camber for me? |
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Hi all. Just wondering if anyone could help. I have a problem with camber on Paj 2.5 SWB. Have tried most of the garages in the North Wales area and no one seems able to adjust. Anyway my question is - does anyone know of a garage that could adjust the camber for me?
Regards Dave O. |
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minesapasty LifeTime Member
Age: 61 Zodiac: Joined: 11 Nov 2006 Posts: 2762 Location: Home, where they make proper pasties.
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 14:07 Post subject: |
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Do you know if the Paj has been involved in a prang? Has anyone actually looked to see if there is a bend/twist/crease underneath that is causing the lack of adjustment.
I haven't had to play with my under carriage at all, so know little about it on a Paj, but there are others on here that know every inch of them. |
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wiggletiger LifeTime Member
Age: 58 Zodiac: Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 6217 Location: Barnsley south yorkshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 14:32 Post subject: |
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nearside outer edge on the front wheel seems to be a common problem its something to do with the set up and shims
mine does this but all i do is keep an eye on the tyre and swop them around regularly |
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mike r ***
Age: 78 Zodiac: Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 186 Location: Cudworth ,South Yorkshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 14:39 Post subject: |
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Hi, not all vehicles have adjustable camber , but I believe that Pajero's are adjustable. Try taking it in to an ATS depot , normallythey are geared up for all steering geometry and alignment adjustments , and should be able to help you . Good luck , cheers Mike R |
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Dave O Newbie
Age: 60 Zodiac: Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 9 Location: Abergele, North Wales
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 17:04 Post subject: |
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No prangs, a few mounted kerbs, loads of sleeping policemen. Took it to ATS initially and they were the ones who noticed the camber was out but they dont do it. Nearest place I found is Kwikfit in Telford a round trip of 170 miles. It is adjustable and all is well underneath. Oh well day trip to Telford I think, that will please the missus.
Thanks for the replies. Dave O. |
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mungodog *****
Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 939 Location: South Wales
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 17:49 Post subject: |
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Surely Manchester or Liverpool would be closer if it comes to it. There must be someone there that does it. |
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Dave O Newbie
Age: 60 Zodiac: Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 9 Location: Abergele, North Wales
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 18:07 Post subject: |
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I have phoned Kwikfit and ATS in both Liverpool and Manchester and neither do camber. One of the problems with living in Wales! |
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subzero *******
Age: 48 Zodiac: Joined: 24 Sep 2006 Posts: 2687 Location: folkestone
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 19:43 Post subject: |
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it is adjustable but not in the same fasion as most other cars
what you need to do is go to mitsibusi and get a couple of shims they do 2 sizes get a couple of each then were the top arm bolts to the chassie lossen off the bolts put in the shim tighten up and recheck
word of warning it wont be a 5 min job to do
you can do it your self with a flat service and a sprit level |
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Richie LifeTime Member
Age: 24 Zodiac: Joined: 10 Oct 2002 Posts: 9445 Location: Away
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 19:46 Post subject: |
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Oneof the best places is Buckley Tyres, in Buckley of course
http://www.buckleytyre.co.uk/
Full lazer castor / camber stuff, BUT beware, wishbone bushes is a common problem on these and causes this problem |
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Dave O Newbie
Age: 60 Zodiac: Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 9 Location: Abergele, North Wales
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 20:09 Post subject: |
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Hi guys. Thanks for info. Will give Buckley tyres a bell see what they can do. Phoned nearest Mitsubishi dealer who said that they can do it but they charge by the hour (£76.00) anything up to 3hrs. Not sure whether thats a fair price or not. If I have no luck with Buckley tyres I'll go with the shims.
Something else I'm curious about, apart from the obvious wear on the tyres what else could I expect to encounter if I left it and just rotated the tyres.
Cheers. |
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nick the nurse Shining Star
Age: 66 Zodiac: Joined: 05 Jul 2004 Posts: 15561 Location: Wolstanton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffs a little sleepy Hamlet full of drunks and OLD PEOPLE!
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 22:25 Post subject: |
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Ritchie is right go to Buckley Tyres.they will sort you out
What will happen if you rotate them ....they will all wear either on the inner or the outer...then you need a new set of tyres |
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Dave O Newbie
Age: 60 Zodiac: Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 9 Location: Abergele, North Wales
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 23:02 Post subject: |
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What I mean, is there going to be any other effects on the Paj e.g suspension, breaks etc if I left for a week or so? |
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nick the nurse Shining Star
Age: 66 Zodiac: Joined: 05 Jul 2004 Posts: 15561 Location: Wolstanton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffs a little sleepy Hamlet full of drunks and OLD PEOPLE!
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 23:07 Post subject: |
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No |
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Dave O Newbie
Age: 60 Zodiac: Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 9 Location: Abergele, North Wales
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 23:10 Post subject: |
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Excellent. Big thanks to all for help and advice.
Cheers Dave O. |
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kenthepipe LifeTime Member
Joined: 11 Mar 2005 Posts: 4366 Location: North-East
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Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 15:44 Post subject: Re: Who can adjust the camber for me? |
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Dave O wrote: |
Hi all. Just wondering if anyone could help. I have a problem with camber on Paj 2.5 SWB. Have tried most of the garages in the North Wales area and no one seems able to adjust. Anyway my question is - does anyone know of a garage that could adjust the camber for me?
Regards Dave O. |
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 16:50 Post subject: Just an update. |
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