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Meyle? When I needed a tie rod, I examined two different TRW versions from two different sources and a Meyle from a third source. The better of the two TRW rods was excellent in finish and apparent quality. The Meyle and the lower-quality TRW were, to my eye, obviously inferior. The tie rod of choice came from Swedish Engineering.
You'll find that the aftermarket parts world is, at best, confusing. I mean, what's the deal? TRW is Moog. Moog goes by the name Lucas, too. Two tie rods by TRW/Moog/Lucas for the same application of two different quality levels? I've bought timing belts from Germany that were made in Mexico. A professional mechanic told me, when I asked him about this, that you can't be sure what you're going to get until you open the box. It's crazy. What I decided to do is stay away from the really cheap stuff and ask for the quality version of everything. I stay away from ScanTech, if possible, especially their rubber stuff. Although, when I bought Sachs Advantage struts, which are nice quality, they came with a ScanTech piece of tape on the box.?.? I've had cheap aftermarket flame trap housings crack and fall apart in a year, only to be replaced by a Volvo junkyard piece still flexible and uncracked after spending probably years on the donor car. I might go cheap if the part is not safety related and is very easy to access and replace, but, even in those cases I generally go with good stuff. I'm putting in all the labor and working meticulously to get it right. Why stick in some cheap-*** part that I'll have to replace three times sooner than I should?
Also, the price of the part is not necessarily related to quality. I've bought the exact same parts from IPD and FCP at radically different prices. People develop their own favorite places to shop. FCP, IPD, and Swedish Engineering have all treated me very well and sold me good parts. The Volvo dealer will have really good parts at a high price and, if you are lucky, a nice helpful parts guy who cares about older Volvos. Others Bricksters will give you their own experiences and favorites.
BTW, the four little bolts that hold the ball joint to the strut housing should be replaced not reused. I'd go Volvo on those.
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Thanks for all the help. DougC 1981 242, Turbo bars and wheels, M46 ----------- 1993 245, B230 NA L-Block, M46, Turbo bars.
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