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[omega3000]

MV failed the mot on 1 thing x 2 

Rear subframe bushes have excessive movement 

Garage wanted to know how long to do them and if any special tools needed , said i didnt know ... Is this an easy job and how long would be expected to complete 

Ok guide says 1 hour , competent garage should have no problem doing this then 
He has just rang and said i will allow 2 hrs to do both sides 

[Steve B]

you gone do them yourself Emd

[omega3000]

you gone do them yourself emd

No mate i cant do that its too much for me to do and looks like a pig of a job if they wont budge 

On the + side the car was fantastic to drive again after 8 months  Full ticket on thursday , not bad for a 17 year old car 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

you gone do them yourself emd

No mate i cant do that its too much for me to do and looks like a pig of a job if they wont budge 

On the + side the car was fantastic to drive again after 8 months  Full ticket on thursday , not bad for a 17 year old car 

 

[chrisgixer]

If they're bad enough to fail the mot then they're probably completely separated. Which makes things more awkward, ESP if you've not done them before.

...and it must have been appalling to drive?

[omega3000]

If they're bad enough to fail the mot then they're probably completely separated. Which makes things more awkward, ESP if you've not done them before.

...and it must have been appalling to drive?

Not at all but ive never pushed the car to any extremes , not as bad as my old elite that had a good set on  I should notice a difference once the new ones are on then ? Didn't fancy rolling around on the floor fighting getting them out and in so left it to the garage to fight them 

[chrisgixer]

If they're bad enough to fail the mot then they're probably completely separated. Which makes things more awkward, ESP if you've not done them before.

...and it must have been appalling to drive?

Not at all but ive never pushed the car to any extremes , not as bad as my old elite that had a good set on  I should notice a difference once the new ones are on then ? Didn't fancy rolling around on the floor fighting getting them out and in so left it to the garage to fight them 

Suspect you'll notice no difference at all.

[omega3000]

How do they check for these subframe bushes for excessive wear  Getting concerned i may be getting ripped off as there was no handling issues at all , no squeaks bangs or knocks 

[martin42]

Take it to a different garage and ask them to check them 

[omega3000]

Take it to a different garage and ask them to check them 

Hm cant do that martin as the car is not taxed yet till i get the mot , one thing for sure is ill be checking to see if they have actually changed them 
I think the bloke was a bit wary when i said i know where the subfame bushes are situated and how they are removed when i later spoke to him , he said oh did you google it 

At least the handbrake passed with flying colours  And after the car had been sitting for 8 months its flew through the emissions 

[TheBoy]

Given the age of the car, its likely that those bushes would be a) original, b) shagged to hell (either torn, or as Dr Gixer implies, separated, or most likely, both)

[omega3000]

Given the age of the car, its likely that those bushes would be a) original, b) shagged to hell (either torn, or as Dr Gixer implies, separated, or most likely, both)

Aye  So exaggerated the car would have been going round a corner sideways like a crab if pushed 

[TheBoy]

Given the age of the car, its likely that those bushes would be a) original, b) shagged to hell (either torn, or as Dr Gixer implies, separated, or most likely, both)

Aye  So exaggerated the car would have been going round a corner sideways like a crab if pushed 

Its difficult to notice until you've driven a tight one. But the sensation is along the lines of a tendency/feeling to oversteer, yet it doesn't, if that makes sense.

Obviously, the harder pushed, the more pronounced the effect.

[omega3000]

Given the age of the car, its likely that those bushes would be a) original, b) shagged to hell (either torn, or as Dr Gixer implies, separated, or most likely, both)

Aye  So exaggerated the car would have been going round a corner sideways like a crab if pushed 

Its difficult to notice until you've driven a tight one. But the sensation is along the lines of a tendency/feeling to oversteer, yet it doesn't, if that makes sense.

Obviously, the harder pushed, the more pronounced the effect.

Yeah i think  Im sure ill notice when its been done on thursday , they had the cheek to advise on rusty brake discs even though i told them its been off the road for 8 months  I tried my hardest to brake test it off 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Given the age of the car, its likely that those bushes would be a) original, b) shagged to hell (either torn, or as Dr Gixer implies, separated, or most likely, both)

Aye  So exaggerated the car would have been going round a corner sideways like a crab if pushed 

Its difficult to notice until you've driven a tight one. But the sensation is along the lines of a tendency/feeling to oversteer, yet it doesn't, if that makes sense.

Obviously, the harder pushed, the more pronounced the effect.

Yeah i think  Im sure ill notice when its been done on thursday , they had the cheek to advise on rusty brake discs even though i told them its been off the road for 8 months  I tried my hardest to brake test it off 

How much are they going to sting you for, Mr Emd?....

I'm sure that nice Mr STMO will pay if you're short of a bob or two. He's loaded.