Broken front spring - Page 2

T-Cut · 6th December 2016, 09:42

The nut on the drop link to the anti-roll bar looks rather strange (rubber collar?) (Photo 3). See: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-FX110057
The taper joint appears to have separated??

The other bits are
Photo 2 - the track rod end ball joint nut http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RBM100241P
Photo 3 - the damper/strut to hub pinch bolt http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-FC112127PL

TC

andymc · 6th December 2016, 09:57

Thanks! What is it about the droplink nut that looks strange? I wouldn't know what it's supposed to look like ...

Also, any thoughts on which top mount I should order?

T-Cut · 6th December 2016, 10:04

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Originally Posted by andymc

Thanks! What is it about the droplink nut that looks strange? I wouldn't know what it's supposed to look like ...

There appears to be a black collar over it. The nut's probably OK, but the joint looks wide and rusty. Maybe OK. I'm unsure about how close the bar fits. To me, it does look odd in the photo.

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Also, any thoughts on which top mount I should order?

Go to the DMGRS shop, he has all the bits you need for that.

TC

SD1too · 6th December 2016, 11:03

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Originally Posted by andymc

... the fixings circled in the other two pics are pretty much rusted solid. .. are they generic items I can get in any motor factor, or are they Rover specific?

Have you looked at Rimmer's exploded diagrams Andy? They should be there and you can then buy from them or any other X-Part dealer.

Simon

kbonney88 · 6th December 2016, 13:00

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Originally Posted by andymc

Thanks! What is it about the droplink nut that looks strange? I wouldn't know what it's supposed to look like ...

is that the ring spanner on it??

andymc · 6th December 2016, 13:11

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Have you looked at Rimmer's exploded diagrams Andy? They should be there and you can then buy from them or any other X-Part dealer.

Simon

I have, but because I'm not familiar with what the parts look like in reality then I think it's better to ask on here in order to be certain that I won't order the wrong part.

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Originally Posted by kbonney88

is that the ring spanner on it??

Oh, you mean the nut in the bottom right of the picture rather than the one I've circled? Yes, there's a a ring spanner sitting on it.

kbonney88 · 6th December 2016, 13:25

yep - I only mentioned it as I thought that was what being referred to with regards to a rubber collar or something...

T-Cut · 6th December 2016, 14:05

It's OK I see it now - a spanner.

TC

COLVERT · 6th December 2016, 22:13

Springs. Are you going for the PAIR as I guess the second spring might be ready to go.

Also there might be a difference in the way a new spring and an old one react together.---

andymc · 6th December 2016, 22:51

Yup.

I reckon springs are like tyres, change them as a pair.

6th December 2016, 09:42	#11
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The nut on the drop link to the anti-roll bar looks rather strange (rubber collar?) (Photo 3). See: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-FX110057 The taper joint appears to have separated?? The other bits are Photo 2 - the track rod end ball joint nut http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RBM100241P Photo 3 - the damper/strut to hub pinch bolt http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-FC112127PL TC Last edited by T-Cut; 6th December 2016 at 09:58..

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COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Springs. Are you going for the PAIR as I guess the second spring might be ready to go. Also there might be a difference in the way a new spring and an old one react together.---