When i got the drivers wheel off (the tyre burst), i had a look under with my mates torch. The subframe, at this time, *appears* to be ok, but the wishbone looks a little worse for wear. It's the triangular shape thing, correct? Well, where the passenger side seems to be flat and level, the drivers side is pointing down. It actually made the incredibly pathetic 'space saver' wheel point in a little at the bottom.
The power steering seems to be ok-ok as in, you can hear it swishing about when i turn the wheel-but steering the car is like trying to steer it with no power steering. It's heavy and jerky, like when you steer the car without the engine running, but a little lighter. The splash guard is all un-damaged and there's no kind of fluid leaking anywhere-no oil/water/brake fluid or power steering fluid loss. Touchwood, the car isn't making any funny noises either-although when i steer its quite squeaky.
Once again, i'm just shitting myself and praying there's no hidden damage. If it is just the wishbone, are these expensive to buy? Replacing it doesn't look a problem, looks pretty straight forward.
Anybody else done anything similar and had a similar outcome? Just don't want my car to be fooked completely.
Any help appreciated,
Dan
