Ball joint cover size MG ZT 190

Savestones · 11th January 2022, 11:54

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone has the dimension of the ball joint cover for the front lower suspension arm of the MG ZT. Rimmerbros and my local MG garage do not have the part in stock anymore. I also tried ordering from https://www.balljointboots.co.uk, but 1 month and 2 emails later I am still without a cover.

https://www.balljointboots.co.uk/ states that the cover is 30x16x26.5mm, but I can't for the life of me find covers of this size elsewhere online. As I'm new to the game, I also don't know how bad it is if one of the hole sizes is of by a few mm. For example, I found a 30x17mm cover, but I don't know if it will fit.

Can anyone tell me which dimensions (if any) can deviate from the 30x16x26.5mm sizing? If so, should the holes be smaller or larger?

Thanks in advance for your help!

MSS · 11th January 2022, 12:02

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Originally Posted by Savestones

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone has the dimension of the ball joint cover for the front lower suspension arm of the MG ZT. Rimmerbros and my local MG garage do not have the part in stock anymore. I also tried ordering from https://www.balljointboots.co.uk, but 1 month and 2 emails later I am still without a cover.

https://www.balljointboots.co.uk/ states that the cover is 30x16x26.5mm, but I can't for the life of me find covers of this size elsewhere online. As I'm new to the game, I also don't know how bad it is if one of the hole sizes is of by a few mm. For example, I found a 30x17mm cover, but I don't know if it will fit.

Can anyone tell me which dimensions (if any) can deviate from the 30x16x26.5mm sizing? If so, should the holes be smaller or larger?

Thanks in advance for your help!

The one from balljointboots is a perfect fit.

Savestones · 11th January 2022, 13:46

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Originally Posted by MSS

The one from balljointboots is a perfect fit.

I figured from previous posts here and the information on the balljointboots website. However, after ordering it I never heared anything from them again, and nothing has arrived yet. I also got no reply on my emails, so I have to find them somewhere else. Only problem is that I can't find any with the exact same dimension as the one on balljointboots.

patrolman pete · 11th January 2022, 15:09

I needed a replacement when a lower ball joint boot split on an arm I bought from DMGRS. They sent me a boot which appeared too small and from a track rod end but it stretched over as they advised and it fitted perfectly .

MSS · 17th January 2022, 16:54

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Originally Posted by Savestones

I figured from previous posts here and the information on the balljointboots website. However, after ordering it I never heared anything from them again, and nothing has arrived yet. I also got no reply on my emails, so I have to find them somewhere else. Only problem is that I can't find any with the exact same dimension as the one on balljointboots.

I see that I have two of those No. 4 boots in my spares box - I ordered 4 when they were replaced on my car.

If you are stuck, I can post mine to you FOC.

I had found Malc at balljointboots very helpful and responsive. Perhaps he is unable to provide the service at the moment.

Sonic ZS · 18th January 2022, 08:00

Go along to your local Land Rover independent parts specialist and ask for a Defender or 90/110 drag link boot. It'll cost a couple of quid.

I fitted one to the 75 lower arm about 18mths ago, and although a fiddle to fit (the grease makes it slippery), it is working well and has passed two MOT's so far

MSS · 12th February 2022, 09:39

I posted my spare two covers to the OP. We exchanged PMs.

When he's fitted them I expect we'll hear of his experiences.

11th January 2022, 11:54	#1
Savestones Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Arnhem, Netherlands Posts: 62 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Ball joint cover size MG ZT 190 Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has the dimension of the ball joint cover for the front lower suspension arm of the MG ZT. Rimmerbros and my local MG garage do not have the part in stock anymore. I also tried ordering from https://www.balljointboots.co.uk, but 1 month and 2 emails later I am still without a cover. https://www.balljointboots.co.uk/ states that the cover is 30x16x26.5mm, but I can't for the life of me find covers of this size elsewhere online. As I'm new to the game, I also don't know how bad it is if one of the hole sizes is of by a few mm. For example, I found a 30x17mm cover, but I don't know if it will fit. Can anyone tell me which dimensions (if any) can deviate from the 30x16x26.5mm sizing? If so, should the holes be smaller or larger? Thanks in advance for your help!

18th January 2022, 08:00	#6
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,986 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	Go along to your local Land Rover independent parts specialist and ask for a Defender or 90/110 drag link boot. It'll cost a couple of quid. I fitted one to the 75 lower arm about 18mths ago, and although a fiddle to fit (the grease makes it slippery), it is working well and has passed two MOT's so far __________________

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patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	I needed a replacement when a lower ball joint boot split on an arm I bought from DMGRS. They sent me a boot which appeared too small and from a track rod end but it stretched over as they advised and it fitted perfectly .