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[Boatboy]

So I fitted a powerflex kit about 600 miles ago and went for MOT yesterday. Failed on a worn tyre (muppet I know, but the worn shoulder was the reason I fitted the poly bushes and then went to WIM, and I knew it would be borderline).

When giving me the advisory the tester said one side was rock solid but the other moves under braking, indicating a worn bush.

Anyone else had problems with these bushes, or any idea what might be wrong? Hope to get under there at the weekend to have a look as long as its fine(ish).

Naturally the bushes both sides were fitted at the same time in the same way, greased with the supplied grease and tightened under load, though the old bolts were reused.


Steve

[ffcgary1]

Hi mate, i was unaware that powerflex did a kit for the omega, but if you got one then they must exist, anyway if one side is solid and the other side soft it can only mean that one set of bushes is made up of softer polyuathane than the other, however the stock bushes are not rock solid from new and have some flex under braking to give the car its comfort ride.I would contact powerflex and ask them to explain the advisory that you have and a new set of bushes free of charge.

[Turk]

I have Powerflex polys too.

[Boatboy]

Just back from having 2 new tyres fitted by WIM. Asked them to give the bushes a check over whilst she was in the air and they confirmed nothing wrong.

Think I know who I'll believe. I also got an advisory for having plastic sill covers fitted which afaik were standard fitment back in the day.

Apparently my rear brakes are juddering as well. Might just clamp off the pipes and drive slower. 


Steve