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Old 17th August 2017, 19:03   #11
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Avulon, your work is inspiring. Where did you source the subframe bushes? Are they the same as for the ZT?

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Hi Brian, not sure if you're talking to me or Avulon (if you are, thank you), but my bushes were already in place. The salvage part was in good order. It's off at ZT but I suspect that that ZT had its subframe replaced with a 75 version. But since all new springs and dampers are ZT sport spec and that all bushes are new, I haven't noticed any softness. Feels tighter and more balanced. I have my old subframe with 3 intact aluminium bushes. Dad reckons he can make a forth.


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Old 17th August 2017, 19:08   #12
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Could you post the ebay link to where you got your new upper arms please. Thanks.
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Old 17th August 2017, 19:09   #13
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Hi Brian, not sure if you're talking to me or Avulon (if you are, thank you), but my bushes were already in place. The salvage part was in good order. It's off at ZT but I suspect that that ZT had its subframe replaced with a 75 version. But since all new springs and dampers are ZT sport spec and that all bushes are new, I haven't noticed any softness. Feels tighter and more balanced. I have my old subframe with 3 intact aluminium bushes. Dad reckons he can make a forth.


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Old 17th August 2017, 20:08   #14
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Could you post the ebay link to where you got your new upper arms please. Thanks.


Hi Atlan

I can't get the link but they were from best_of_british_rover

I thought they were cheaper than they were (I'm living in denial) but they were brand new with bushes in place.




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Old 17th August 2017, 23:11   #15
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A great job done..... wanna do mine? (both!) just kidding. Although I'm pretty sure mine isn't anywhere near as bad as that. The first photo of the top arm !

Just done the rear discs shoes and pads on my diesel as well, such a difference in handbrake and brake performance as well - although I didn't get a chance to restore the calipers though.

Well done on posting the pics so quick as well.
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Old 17th August 2017, 23:17   #16
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A great job done..... wanna do mine? (both!) just kidding. Although I'm pretty sure mine isn't anywhere near as bad as that. The first photo of the top arm !

Just done the rear discs shoes and pads on my diesel as well, such a difference in handbrake and brake performance as well - although I didn't get a chance to restore the calipers though.

Well done on posting the pics so quick as well.


Appreciate the thumbs up. The job was a mix of frustration coupled with a side order of reward. Thanks for help on posting. Onward to next repair, I mean conservation, eh avulon?


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Old 18th August 2017, 06:51   #17
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Very nice work there Nikon. Good to see the car in good hands, that should keep it on the road for many years to come.
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Old 18th August 2017, 08:08   #18
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Very nice work there Nikon. Good to see the car in good hands, that should keep it on the road for many years to come.


Very nice of you to say, although not good hands - cut, grease impregnated, sore hands. Cheers mate



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Old 8th September 2017, 21:56   #19
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Nikon, what's happening with the car?

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Old 8th September 2017, 21:59   #20
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Nikon, what's happening with the car?

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All done. Had a four wheel alignment and all completed. I reckon next job are belts and clutch. And maybe rings. Any advice would be great fully received from your big brains


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