Engine Stabilizer Bushes??
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Curry
, Dec 27 2006 06:09 PM
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#1
Posted 27 December 2006 - 06:09 PM
Hi there my local garage told me i need some new engine stabilizer bushes, and that i should probably buy them from a specialist. Can you reccomend a bush kit for me and also is this this what i am looking for??
Cheers
Cheers
#2
Posted 27 December 2006 - 06:11 PM
Yes, get the hard rubber ones from minispares though
There is a guide in the FAQ on changing them
http://www.minispare....aspx?pid=36634
You'll need two packs to change all the bushes If you earth lead is looking a bit ropey its worth doing that at the same time too.
It only takes about half an hour to do all four (as long as all the bolts come out!) and is really easy. It is literally just undoing some bolts and doing them back up !
There is a guide in the FAQ on changing them
http://www.minispare....aspx?pid=36634
You'll need two packs to change all the bushes If you earth lead is looking a bit ropey its worth doing that at the same time too.
It only takes about half an hour to do all four (as long as all the bolts come out!) and is really easy. It is literally just undoing some bolts and doing them back up !
Edited by Jimmyarm, 27 December 2006 - 06:16 PM.
#3
Posted 27 December 2006 - 06:13 PM
you mean rubber or poly bushes Jimmy?
#5
Posted 27 December 2006 - 06:17 PM
Oops I meant the poly ones, not the super hard ones the ones underneath them
The second link in your post
The second link in your post
Edited by Jimmyarm, 27 December 2006 - 06:19 PM.
#6
Posted 27 December 2006 - 06:26 PM
Thanks for your help, got them ordered now.
#7
Posted 27 December 2006 - 06:59 PM
yeah, you might find it all a bit nosier in the car. Also I found them a complete pig to fit.
#8
Posted 28 December 2006 - 01:02 PM
I fitted some polyurathane bushes to the top stabilizer bar and now get a really annoying squeaking. is this common with polyurathane?
#9
Posted 28 December 2006 - 01:27 PM
I fitted some polyurathane bushes to the top stabilizer bar and now get a really annoying squeaking. is this common with polyurathane?
Could be.
Genuine rover std rubber ones last the longest in my experience. And do not squeak etc.
#10
Posted 28 December 2006 - 02:11 PM
If its a standard tune engine then standard bushes will do just fine, you might find you get more of the forward and backward engine movement transfered thru the car now with the uprated ones.
Personal preferance tho really.
Personal preferance tho really.
#11
Posted 28 December 2006 - 02:28 PM
I didnt notice any difference fitting those normal Poly ones Apart from not being able to wobble the engine about all over the place of course !
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