Woe, woe, and thrice woe

[NickFitz]

My beloved Super Monkey Car has undergone a catastrophic failure of its rear suspension - a fracture of the nearside trailing arm, to be precise

I managed to nurse it along to a parking place across the road from Newnham College, and was able to drive it onto the RAC truck for transportation to my parents' place pending final disposal.

There are no words to express my sadness over what seems to be the absolute demise of this most wondrous of vehicles

Shortly before this catastrophe we had driven past Jeffrey Archer's home in Grantchester. Coincidence?

[doodab]

Commiserations. It's quite a blow to lose a beloved companion and partner in crime.

Have you got a quote? You should at least make such a momentous decision armed with all the facts.

[Paddy]

My beloved Super Monkey Car has undergone a catastrophic failure of its rear suspension - a fracture of the nearside trailing arm, to be precise

I managed to nurse it along to a parking place across the road from Newnham College, and was able to drive it onto the RAC truck for transportation to my parents' place pending final disposal.

There are no words to express my sadness over what seems to be the absolute demise of this most wondrous of vehicles

Shortly before this catastrophe we had driven past Jeffrey Archer's home in Grantchester. Coincidence?

What car is it? If the rest is it is in good condition go for a replacement trailing arm.

I have regretted scrapping cars for minor problems in the past such as the original Fiat 500 and a 1952 Mercedes 190.

[Churchill]

There are no words to express my sadness over what seems to be the absolute demise of this most wondrous of vehicles

Shortly before this catastrophe we had driven past Jeffrey Archer's home in Grantchester. Coincidence?

Trying to steal his statues again? That really would **** up your suspension. That and giving Threaded a lift.

Btw, has Mr Hawking tried to run you over yet?

[Lockhouse]

......and a 1952 Mercedes 190.

What was the minor problem? That's a crime.

[DaveB]

My beloved Super Monkey Car has undergone a catastrophic failure of its rear suspension - a fracture of the nearside trailing arm, to be precise

I managed to nurse it along to a parking place across the road from Newnham College, and was able to drive it onto the RAC truck for transportation to my parents' place pending final disposal.

There are no words to express my sadness over what seems to be the absolute demise of this most wondrous of vehicles

Shortly before this catastrophe we had driven past Jeffrey Archer's home in Grantchester. Coincidence?

You should be able to get a new trailing arm and bush kit for less than £150 plus the labour to fit it.

Definately worth getting a quote first. Any decent garage should be able to give you a ball park figure over the phone.

[suityou01]

Sometimes it's just better to let go

[NickFitz]

You should be able to get a new trailing arm and bush kit for less than £150 plus the labour to fit it.

Definately worth getting a quote first. Any decent garage should be able to give you a ball park figure over the phone.

Somewhere at home I must have the bill from when the offside trailing arm went a few years ago.

It took nearly a week to get the part that time. The garage chap explained that "Ford have got the part, they're just not sure where it is" to which I replied "Don't tell me, it's in a box in the loft and they can't remember which one?"

I'd like to keep it going but there are other bits that either need doing or will very soon, so I'm not sure its viable

[suityou01]

Somewhere at home I must have the bill from when the offside trailing arm went a few years ago.

It took nearly a week to get the part that time. The garage chap explained that "Ford have got the part, they're just not sure where it is" to which I replied "Don't tell me, it's in a box in the loft and they can't remember which one?"

I'd like to keep it going but there are other bits that either need doing or will very soon, so I'm not sure its viable

A ford, what? Zephyr?, get it done. 02 Focus with < 50K, get it done. 1995 Fiesta with galactic miles then it's curtains.

[NickFitz]

A ford, what? Zephyr?, get it done. 02 Focus with < 50K, get it done. 1995 Fiesta with galactic miles then it's curtains.

1989 Ford Orion 1.6i Ghia Mk. II