Rod End Is it safe to drive a vehicle at all (to the repair shop) when the tie rod end is broke?
Our tie rod end broke and the serpentine belt slipped off, but we were able to get the belt back on. Just wondered if it was okay to drive less than 10 miles to the repair shop or if I needed to have it towed. Thanks!
Susan,Suze,Susie,
Driving a car with a broken tie rod or rod end...is comparable to
down hill skiing with a broken ankle or trying to push a log chain.
Definite lack of control of the vehicle
One wheel wants to obey your commands to go the direction you
want it to go & the other wants to go the path of least resistance.
That's a job for a tow truck or a NASCAR driver.
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Is the engine in your car or late model truck worth rebuilding? Is the time , trouble and expense worth it or should you check one of other alternatives available to you such as a used engine , a full or partial professional rebuild or a factory service like rebuild - many of which now are being done offshore and being shipped back to U.S. automotive consumers ?
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