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Postby Alpineandy » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:00 pm

darrenbiggs wrote:Are they rubber? I thought the wishbone bushes were poly or nylon?


And the anti-roll bar bushes?

(Genuine question from an A310 man.)
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Postby ALPINEROB » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:47 pm

Hi all

it must be a summer thing i just done the suspension and lower arms on the rear and 8 bushes and mine just started creaking
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Postby David Gentleman » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:16 pm

darrenbiggs wrote:Are they rubber? I thought the wishbone bushes were poly or nylon?


Yes, anti roll bar bushes (wishbone) are, and if you have a late GTA, with revised later shocks, they have rubber bushes with a one piece metal insert, instead of the usual two part top hat nylon type..

All the others (except top outer - rubber cased again) are a nylon based bush.
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Postby David Gentleman » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:19 pm

The problem with the way the wishbones mount to the chassis, is if you do them up too tight, the mounting lugs simply pull tight and grip the wishbone, making it harder to move up and down - come the summer and it all gets a bit tighter.. :?
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Postby simonsays74 » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:37 pm

i have replaced over 40 of the top hat type, top and bottom rear arm bushes!

the centre of the bush is designed to turn/rotate in the outer bush housing, there is also red grease between the inner and outer housings.
when this dries out or is worn away then they squeak!

most are worn to the point that there is freeplay between the insert and the outer of the bush, resulting in clunky suspension and poor handling.

others are either seized (poor handling and solid suspension) or partialy seized also resulting in squeaks!

shocks can also squeak when they are on the way out.
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Postby peterg » Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:10 pm

I would hightly recommend NOT putting WD40 on the creaking roll bar bush.....mine is 10 times worse since the addition of said lubricant :roll:
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Postby EATMYPLASTICARSE » Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:12 pm

I was wrong it does creak while driving :x :x Damn it :!: Never really noticed it untill it was brought to my attention thanks :!: :( . only kidding :wink: but i know how to cure it :idea: turn my music up louder :P but then i cant hear my sports exhaust :( Alpine God please help :|
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Postby David Gentleman » Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:50 am

simonsays74 wrote:
the centre of the bush is designed to turn/rotate in the outer bush housing, there is also red grease between the inner and outer housings.


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I never knew that, very interesting... :)
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Postby Andythecroc » Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:24 pm

yes i got that dam annoying noise also from my NSR. tried lube (on the car that is) but it still creaks
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Postby Andythecroc » Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:29 pm

i have experienced some kind of "skitishness" from the rear end of my a610 and this creaky squeaky noise, all since i had the engine removed to repair my gearbox.

what do i need to do to solve this problem also the garage lost the front and rear drip tray/skid pans. would this cause some chinks in the cars stability??

has any one got any relacements please??
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Postby mitchella » Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:12 pm

How nasty a job is it to replace the bushes and are they available? My rear suspension didn't budge an inch when I undid the shockers the other day so I'm guessing that the bushes are well knackered.

I'm also experiencing some strange sensations from the rear end (gnarf gnarf) - especially when its wet - feels like the rear wheel alignment is a bit wonky. I'm thinking its best to get the bushes all sorted first before going down the alignment route.
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Postby simonsays74 » Fri Aug 25, 2006 5:23 pm

rear bush replacement can be quite tricky as the bolts are normally seized into the centre of the bush.

if you have access to air tools then the job is a little easier as the air tools have a hammer action.

if not then you have to cut the heads off the bolts and buy new ones.

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Postby David Gentleman » Fri Aug 25, 2006 5:52 pm

Ive just built up a new chassis for my car, and replaced every bolt in a stainless alternative. Washers too, as non of the originals are washered and chew up the paint when done up tight. Not cheap when you add them all up, but should last another 20 years.. :D
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Postby EATMYPLASTICARSE » Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:39 pm

David Gentleman wrote:Ive just built up a new chassis for my car, and replaced every bolt in a stainless alternative. Washers too, as non of the originals are washered and chew up the paint when done up tight. Not cheap when you add them all up, but should last another 20 years.. :D


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Postby David Gentleman » Sun Aug 27, 2006 12:12 am

I think I spent nearly £60 in stainless nuts, bolts and washers.. :shock:
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