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Title: broken spring
Post by: omegaman2 on 31 March 2008, 19:20:54
ust noticed a pigs tail in the drive
further poking about reveale a broken offside rear spring
mot in 3 weeks :(
not  a big job but how much are they please :question
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2008, 19:23:02
mine (pattern) were about £30 each - obviously replace in pairs!
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: omegaman2 on 31 March 2008, 19:35:20
where from  :question
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: serek on 31 March 2008, 20:08:19
ebay or lockal autoparts shop ,scrap yard very easy to changed 15 min work  
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2008, 20:22:43
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ebay or lockal autoparts shop ,scrap yard very easy to changed 15 min work  
Due to the problems with these rear springs, I'd always buy new. Just ring around - or ask Tunnie to, he needs some ;D
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: dad1uk on 31 March 2008, 20:51:51
Vauxhall springs are famous for snapping... Because of this don't use secondhand because you will be changing them very soon!
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: tunnie on 31 March 2008, 21:28:36
i got to do a mass spring changing session. Both mine and my dads have broken springs  :(
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: CaptainZok on 31 March 2008, 21:31:15
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i got to do a mass spring changing session. Both mine and my dads have broken springs  :(
Chase some up for me while your at it then, 2.5 elite 2000MY facelift (self levelling) :D
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: albitz on 31 March 2008, 21:32:59
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i got to do a mass spring changing session. Both mine and my dads have broken springs  :(
:oim gonna check mine,its been a bit tail happy on right handers recently :-/
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: tunnie on 31 March 2008, 21:41:47
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i got to do a mass spring changing session. Both mine and my dads have broken springs  :(
Chase some up for me while your at it then, 2.5 elite 2000MY facelift (self levelling) :D

Self Levelling Springs!?  :o

You posh bugger  ;D
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: CaptainZok on 31 March 2008, 21:45:41
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i got to do a mass spring changing session. Both mine and my dads have broken springs  :(
Chase some up for me while your at it then, 2.5 elite 2000MY facelift (self levelling) :D

Self Levelling Springs!?  :o

You posh bugger  ;D
Seems they are different if youve got the elite self levelling setup.
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: tunnie on 31 March 2008, 22:06:47
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i got to do a mass spring changing session. Both mine and my dads have broken springs  :(
Chase some up for me while your at it then, 2.5 elite 2000MY facelift (self levelling) :D

Self Levelling Springs!?  :o

You posh bugger  ;D
Seems they are different if youve got the elite self levelling setup.

Really? i though springs where the same, just different shocks?
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 March 2008, 22:08:47
Think there all the same....

Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.

Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: CaptainZok on 31 March 2008, 22:11:56
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Think there all the same....

Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.

Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.

Really, thought they were different as most ads I've seen say not for self levelling.
Anyone with access to EPC care to look for the part no please?
(2000MY elite saloon facelift)
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 March 2008, 22:14:04
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Think there all the same....

Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.

Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.

Really, thought they were different as most ads I've seen say not for self levelling.
Anyone with access to EPC care to look for the part no please?
(2000MY elite saloon facelift)

I can check it tomorrow for you with he old boy............
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: CaptainZok on 31 March 2008, 22:14:48
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Think there all the same....

Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.

Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.

Really, thought they were different as most ads I've seen say not for self levelling.
Anyone with access to EPC care to look for the part no please?
(2000MY elite saloon facelift)

I can check it tomorrow for you with he old boy............
Cheers Mark. :y
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 March 2008, 22:17:25
Looks like they are different!
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: tunnie on 31 March 2008, 22:38:59
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Think there all the same....

Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.

Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.

 :o :o

That was with you doing it, normal folk should allow 3 hours  ;D
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: Andy B on 31 March 2008, 23:57:06
Are Omega pattern springs progressive rate like the originals. I ask cos SWMBO's Astra G had 2 broken rear springs last year. The originals were progressive rate but as Vauxhall wanted more than I was prepared to spend on 2 springs I bought a pair of pattern springs from a motor factor. They were some thing like £30 but were NOT progressive rate.
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: hotel21 on 01 April 2008, 00:01:52
I think the design of the springs - the pigs tail/taper spring construction - gives the progressive rate.  Aftermarket ones should do the same....
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: Andy B on 01 April 2008, 00:05:13
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I think the design of the springs - the pigs tail/taper spring construction - gives the progressive rate.  Aftermarket ones should do the same....

Yes it does. The thin bits at the end bend esier than the fat bit in the middle. But as I say the pair I bought for her Astra were the same thickness through out. The distance she covers in a year, they are more than adequate, & will probably fair better on the speed ramps as she hits them.  :-?
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 April 2008, 08:11:59
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I think the design of the springs - the pigs tail/taper spring construction - gives the progressive rate.  Aftermarket ones should do the same....

Yes it does. The thin bits at the end bend esier than the fat bit in the middle. But as I say the pair I bought for her Astra were the same thickness through out. The distance she covers in a year, they are more than adequate, & will probably fair better on the speed ramps as she hits them.  :-?

The KYB ones appear to be to OEM spec (i.e. progressive rate), cant comment on the other pattern parts
Title: Re: broken spring fixed(cheap price too)
Post by: omegaman2 on 01 April 2008, 19:41:18
 :) in G lasgow thefe is a parts wholsaler who supplies the motoer factors/acceserrorie shops any way it would be selfish of me not to share theese prices £18.25+vat = £,21.00
£42.00 a pair
S.R.S IN PORT DUNDAS IS THE PLACE TO GO :y

PS just checked my spelling its awful but i have ust changed the spring in the monsoon ;)













318.25 +vat
Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: RolandL on 01 April 2008, 21:48:05
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Think there all the same....

Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.

Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.

Really, thought they were different as most ads I've seen say not for self levelling.
Anyone with access to EPC care to look for the part no please?
(2000MY elite saloon facelift)


epc has 18 listed  :o

 13  SPRING,ASSY.,REAR (SET),IDENT   EXC.SPORT             W1000001   -                1    90542360     4
 LQ (EXC.AMBULANCE/HEARSE)    
 (EXC.BAD ROAD PACKAGE)        
 Note:  EXCEPT AUTOMATIC SELF LEVELLING DEVICE  


 
17  SPRING,ASSY.,REAR (SET),IDENT                         W1000001   - 1    90542361     4
LR (USED WITH AUTOMATIC SELF  
     LEVELLING DEVICE)          
  







Title: Re: broken spring
Post by: CaptainZok on 01 April 2008, 21:49:41
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Think there all the same....

Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.

Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.

Really, thought they were different as most ads I've seen say not for self levelling.
Anyone with access to EPC care to look for the part no please?
(2000MY elite saloon facelift)


epc has 18 listed  :o

 13  SPRING,ASSY.,REAR (SET),IDENT   EXC.SPORT             W1000001   -                1    90542360     4
 LQ (EXC.AMBULANCE/HEARSE)    
 (EXC.BAD ROAD PACKAGE)        
 Note:  EXCEPT AUTOMATIC SELF LEVELLING DEVICE  


 
17  SPRING,ASSY.,REAR (SET),IDENT                         W1000001   - 1    90542361     4
LR (USED WITH AUTOMATIC SELF  
     LEVELLING DEVICE)          
  







Thanks for that Roland.