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MG MGF Technical - Lower Suspension Arm

My 97 vvc just failed MOT on corroded lower suspension arm, garage quoted approx �330 to fix, but if bolts that secure anti-roll bar link to front subframe shear then there would be an extra charge (3-4 hours labour) to cut hole in side of subframe to get access to insert new nuts and bolts then weld a plate over it.
Is this a common problem on F's and does yhe price seem reasonable?
Ron

Cannonball Bob had this recently and all the work was done at Techspeed I believe so may be worth giving them a call - his story was in TotalMG about 4 months ago if you have a copy.
Tony

Had all these bolts undone to do the poly bushes, on a '96 car, and I had no problems. Is that quote from an MGF specialist? If not it might be worth shopping around.
Mike Hankin

I have just completed the front ARB brackets. Three out of the four bolts sheared and had to be drilled out. I had to cut off the bolts securing the drop links to the ARB. 3/4 hours is EXCESSIVE.
Ken Waring

Just read the post again. Cutting a hole in the sub-frame?? Welding? I think they are referring to the lower arm bolts rusting solid not the ARB mounts.
Ken Waring

Got car back, they were able to get bolts out ok and therefore didn't have to cut holes in side of subframe to get access. Total cost with MOT �380
Ron

Interesting. What was the parts and labour breakdown and hourly labour rate charged.
Ken Waring

This thread was discussed between 24/08/2005 and 28/08/2005

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