[Andy Douglas]

Thanks for your replys,seems that two types of ball joint where fitted to the B3 cars,the early type being similar to the B2,mine being the later type has 2 bolts that go into the bottom of the strut,I thought that if I sheared one of the bolts I would be stuffed,off the road with lots of snow about!! so I got my local garage to do it, worth an hours labour to save any hassle.
Got my new MOT certificate today,that being the only problem!! pretty good for a 22 year old.