Hi all,
Our van failed inspection at Vermont Tire on Ball joints. After some quick research I found this is likely an erroneous diagnosis. Then brought the van to the only sprinter dealer in Northern VT, Charlebois, just had them inspect ball joints...same thing. they actually recommended full control arm replacement, BOO! They both saw the TSB from Diamler AG on the subject, and both ignored it. The person on the phone at Charlebois started giving me the "our head mechanic has 25 years of experience," so that conversation was short.
Looking for Recs for an inspection station anywhere in VT that understands this issue. Replacing the ball joints seems like a PITA, and control arms are expensive.
Will
Our van failed inspection at Vermont Tire on Ball joints. After some quick research I found this is likely an erroneous diagnosis. Then brought the van to the only sprinter dealer in Northern VT, Charlebois, just had them inspect ball joints...same thing. they actually recommended full control arm replacement, BOO! They both saw the TSB from Diamler AG on the subject, and both ignored it. The person on the phone at Charlebois started giving me the "our head mechanic has 25 years of experience," so that conversation was short.
Looking for Recs for an inspection station anywhere in VT that understands this issue. Replacing the ball joints seems like a PITA, and control arms are expensive.
Will