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[nero161]

found these on e-bay will they be ok?
my car is a 2.2 cdx saloon on a 2000 plate
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&item=220039274434&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Looks ok but isn't this for a 2.0 not a 2.2 or does your chassis number match?

my chassis number is W0L0VBM69Y1140840

[nixoro]

found these on e-bay will they be ok?
my car is a 2.2 cdx saloon on a 2000 plate
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&item=220039274434&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Looks ok but isn't this for a 2.0 not a 2.2 or does your chassis number match?

my chassis number is W0L0VBM69Y1140840

My mistake I think they mean the engine number.

[nero161]

mine is y22xe so i don't think they will fit  

[jonathanh]

the listing has a vx part number (90487519) - why don't you call a dealer - ask the for a quote and get them to give you a part number?  If it is the same then bingo

Someone else on the forum may be able to cross check the part number as well

[Matchless]

Just changed a couple of springs that were bought from Issunaz right pain fitting them seriously suggest getting your hands on a pair of coils spring clamps as they would have made life a hell of alot easier when fittting.

Not sure about this - I needed compressors when i changed mine but that's because I did not know how to release the brake pipes from the floor pan.  If you can do this the job is pretty simple:

a) drop the exhaust off the rubber mounts but do not take off completely - support with wire  NOTE:  my exhaust was on its last legs and broke at this stage

b) undo four subframe mounts at the rear of the diff + unclip the ABS sensors. support the diff with a trolley jack

c) unclip the brake pipes from the floor pan

d) lower subframe and you are there!

If like me you could not free the brake pipes from the floor pan, you may need the compressors to squeeze an inch or two but that's about it.

There was a trail on this about a couple of weeks ago and someone kindly gave more info about freeing the brake pipes.  Sorry can't help here as I didn't manage it

You only need to free the flexible brake pipes from the bracket on the trailing arm, knock out the retaining clip then wriggle the metal pipe through the slot in the bracket, this provides enough 'slack' to drop the rear of the subframe enough for the springs to come out without compressors etc.

[nero161]

got some springs off e-bay.
when i looked at the other side to my surprise it looks like that one had snapped also before i got the car.
that would explain why it seems to sit low to the ground.
noticed that it also has volvo alloy wheels on to
thanks for all the advice
will fit them next week and let you know how i got on

[nixoro]

Just changed a couple of springs that were bought from Issunaz right pain fitting them seriously suggest getting your hands on a pair of coils spring clamps as they would have made life a hell of alot easier when fittting.

Not sure about this - I needed compressors when i changed mine but that's because I did not know how to release the brake pipes from the floor pan.  If you can do this the job is pretty simple:

a) drop the exhaust off the rubber mounts but do not take off completely - support with wire  NOTE:  my exhaust was on its last legs and broke at this stage

b) undo four subframe mounts at the rear of the diff + unclip the ABS sensors. support the diff with a trolley jack

c) unclip the brake pipes from the floor pan

d) lower subframe and you are there!

If like me you could not free the brake pipes from the floor pan, you may need the compressors to squeeze an inch or two but that's about it.

There was a trail on this about a couple of weeks ago and someone kindly gave more info about freeing the brake pipes.  Sorry can't help here as I didn't manage it

You only need to free the flexible brake pipes from the bracket on the trailing arm, knock out the retaining clip then wriggle the metal pipe through the slot in the bracket, this provides enough 'slack' to drop the rear of the subframe enough for the springs to come out without compressors etc.

Matchless I know what your saying but when I came to do mine even with the clip removed they wouldn't budge.