DeTomaso Mailing List: September 2000, Message #195

By this time I remembered it: D16Y 3A103A. I needed two tie rod ends for
the P-car. I remember someone down in the SD Swap meet say that these
units came from an MG something. I ALMOST had it (except that the tie
rod ends were WRONG :^(   ). I saw that they had several different types
left :^). But all of then didn't fit either :^(. Tried all sorts of
places, from the local Ford shops to Mayberry Ford. All had none :^(.
These tie rod ends are RARE birds (but I just know there is a British
car somewhere that has these 'cuz the steering box is all CAMGEARS from
England) and they probably fit a more popular car than just our P-cars.

Having not a chance to find the right combo, I opted to buy a pair from
Dennis Quella. He came through. Although on the steep side ($70 per as
opposed to about $15 IF you can find the correct British car that it
came on), it was still about $30 cheaper than the nearest competitor
(which they charge about $100 or so).

So, if you are in need of new tie rod ends, go see Dennis. He seems to
have one of the friendlier prices in vendorland.

Cal #2428/#6659