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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #15 on: 15 February 2011, 11:41:25 »
The arms just went streight back up with no problens.
Saying that everything is easier n a 2 post ramp  ;)
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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #16 on: 15 February 2011, 18:57:48 »
I'd appreciate some advice please. My car passed its MOT yesterday (after replacing both front indicator bulbs which had lost their colour) but received this advisory:

Rear (both front bushes) sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

My car's a '96 TD & has done 182k. Should I do it now or wait until the next MOT?

Should I buy genuine Vauxhall, Febi (£28 a pair) or Lemforder (£46) bushes?

Any recommendations & as to where to get in done in South Bucks as the various postings make it sound a non trivial task?
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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #17 on: 15 February 2011, 23:09:07 »
I got my bushes from http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/
I picked them up but think delivery is £5
Rear lemforder bushes were £19 each plus VAT.
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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #18 on: 15 February 2011, 23:34:33 »
Febi are easier to fit. Bit of spit and belt them in with a bat. Lemforder are a tighter fit which is desirable but need pressing in with a jack to get them in.

Vx are same as lemforder, but £60 plus expenses a pair.

Up to you.
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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #19 on: 15 February 2011, 23:39:20 »
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The arms just went streight back up with no problens.
Saying that everything is easier n a 2 post ramp  ;)
Usually the action of the spring on the suspension means the arm wants to move rearward, can be a real nuisance to line up again. Usually means driving the car against a kerb or chock to line it back up enough to get the bolt in.

What did you use to raise the arm again with car on a lift?
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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #20 on: 16 February 2011, 03:20:17 »
I got my doughnuts from Vauxhall Parts World - fairly well priced if i recall.

I also did mine in under 20min either side, but i had the use of a 2 poster and an air chisel!  :y
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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #21 on: 16 February 2011, 06:56:47 »
Under 20 mins...don,t fancy doing mine then ?
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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #22 on: 16 February 2011, 09:08:34 »
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The arms just went streight back up with no problens.
Saying that everything is easier n a 2 post ramp  ;)
Usually the action of the spring on the suspension means the arm wants to move rearward, can be a real nuisance to line up again. Usually means driving the car against a kerb or chock to line it back up enough to get the bolt in.

What did you use to raise the arm again with car on a lift?

I just pushed the arm up and my mate started the bolt. One side I had to bar it a little, but it wasn`t a problem.
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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #23 on: 16 February 2011, 22:25:59 »
As I am concerned about getting the plate back aligned after refitting donut bush, would it have less issues if the rear springs were not fitted back at this stage.

Reason I ask question is I have now found the reason for slightly strange handling over the last few days.I have a badly leaking rear shock and also a broken rear spring.(needles to say on oposite  sides)

As I will be fitting new shocks and rear springs when they arrive would this be the best,and easiest ,time to fit the rear donuts I have now had in storage for sometime.
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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #24 on: 16 February 2011, 23:23:46 »
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As I am concerned about getting the plate back aligned after refitting donut bush, would it have less issues if the rear springs were not fitted back at this stage.

Reason I ask question is I have now found the reason for slightly strange handling over the last few days.I have a badly leaking rear shock and also a broken rear spring.(needles to say on oposite  sides)

As I will be fitting new shocks and rear springs when they arrive would this be the best,and easiest ,time to fit the rear donuts I have now had in storage for sometime.

I guess it depends how you fit the springs, if via the drop the dif method, and then undo the triangular plate gubbins to do the bushes the rear subframe will fall off. Only the exhaust and drive shaft stuff to hold it up. Sub fame is only held by the dif blocks and the donut bushes, hence the isolation from transmission and dif noise by the bushes etc.

I would do each job in turn personally. Is this diy on the drive?
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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #25 on: 17 February 2011, 07:35:03 »
So treat each part as a seperate task then ?

All work will be carried out on driveway with axle stands and trolley jacks.

Oh for a dry sunny day then !!!
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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #26 on: 17 February 2011, 08:34:48 »
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So treat each part as a seperate task then ?

All work will be carried out on driveway with axle stands and trolley jacks.

Oh for a dry sunny day then !!!
Yes, ESP if on the drive do one job at a time.
Have you seen my posts about not dropping the arm when fitting bushes, due to line up issues? Or if you do drop the arm sounds like it might help to have both rear wheels elevated going by smokings posts. Up to you I guess.
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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #27 on: 17 February 2011, 10:53:53 »
I found the easiest way of doing mine was to get Chris to do them for me ...  :)

Brilliant job ..   :y :y :y
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Re: rear bushes
« Reply #28 on: 17 February 2011, 12:25:02 »
Sounds a good plan,there Entwood.

Tell the truth I am actually not too concerned really as it is a good break from my normal work so almost theraputic !!

Will just plough ahead and if it all goes tits I will shout..but not starting it until next week when hopefully it will be dry.

Springs arrived in post this morning from KYB ,very quick delivery and total cost for the pair with carriage and vat £80=16 so just need to call at stealers in morning and collect shocks then ready for battle.
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