Rear subframe failsafe washers - any alternatives?

Blink · 18th July 2019, 10:24

The rear subframe failsafe washer KHV100020* is no longer available anywhere. Has anyone found a suitable alternative to it?

* #6 on the diagram here : https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001554

RogerHeinz57 · 18th July 2019, 10:45

Mine simply get removed, cleaned up, examined for faults and assuming ok, they get painted up and back on they go. If any deformation of damage present, a trip to the breakers yard for a handful to then do the same with.

Blink · 18th July 2019, 11:17

I'm not sure mine are good enough to go back on - I won't know until I take them off so I'd rather have an alternative ready in case they're too rusted.

This is part of a complete rear end refurb - all new bits - I've got most of it already.

RogerHeinz57 · 18th July 2019, 11:49

If in doubt, I would simply ask a trader on here to send you some or a trip to the yards to get some to sort out prior to commencing with the fitting ....

Blink · 18th July 2019, 12:53

I've put a wanted ad in classifieds (for new ones) but no traders have answered so far.

The breakers will have to be a last resort.

COLVERT · 18th July 2019, 15:31

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Originally Posted by Blink

I've put a wanted ad in classifieds (for new ones) but no traders have answered so far.

The breakers will have to be a last resort.

Probably don't have to be round. Drill a hole in a piece of square plate cut from a length of steel bar.

Yorkshire GOC · 19th July 2019, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blink

The rear subframe failsafe washer KHV100020* is no longer available anywhere. Has anyone found a suitable alternative to it?

* #6 on the diagram here : https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001554

This is the reply i got from a German Company specialising in MGR and JLR responded recently to a request for rear failsafe washers -

That part is no longer from MG ROVER.

Look for BMW 33312282251 yourself.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen / yours faithfully

Michael Hagedorn

Allbrit Automotive Parts e.K.
Ströherstrasse 12
D-29229 Celle
www.Allbrit.de
[email protected]

Dawn · 19th July 2019, 20:20

The top of the bmw part isn't flat like the original. Not sure I'd use that!

neilbaker86 · 19th July 2019, 20:27

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Originally Posted by Dawn

The top of the bmw part isn't flat like the original. Not sure I'd use that!

It's only where it meets the inner part of the subframe bush, the washer is only there to stop the subframe coming away from the body should the bush fail, hence the name 'failsafe'. It is probably indented to give a bit more clearance to stop the washer rubbing on the rest of the bush and the outer ring.

trikey · 19th July 2019, 20:32

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Originally Posted by neilbaker86

It's only where it meets the inner part of the subframe bush, the washer is only there to stop the subframe coming away from the body should the bush fail, hence the name 'failsafe'. It is probably indented to give a bit more clearance to stop the washer rubbing on the rest of the bush and the outer ring.

Yep, its only a washer at the end of the day, the BMW ones will be fine.

18th July 2019, 10:24	#1
Blink Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Under the car Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 210 Thanked 244 Times in 221 Posts	Rear subframe failsafe washers - any alternatives? The rear subframe failsafe washer KHV100020* is no longer available anywhere. Has anyone found a suitable alternative to it? * #6 on the diagram here : https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001554

18th July 2019, 10:45	#2
RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	Mine simply get removed, cleaned up, examined for faults and assuming ok, they get painted up and back on they go. If any deformation of damage present, a trip to the breakers yard for a handful to then do the same with.

18th July 2019, 11:17	#3
Blink Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Under the car Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 210 Thanked 244 Times in 221 Posts	I'm not sure mine are good enough to go back on - I won't know until I take them off so I'd rather have an alternative ready in case they're too rusted. This is part of a complete rear end refurb - all new bits - I've got most of it already.

18th July 2019, 11:49	#4
RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	If in doubt, I would simply ask a trader on here to send you some or a trip to the yards to get some to sort out prior to commencing with the fitting ....

18th July 2019, 12:53	#5
Blink Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Under the car Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 210 Thanked 244 Times in 221 Posts	I've put a wanted ad in classifieds (for new ones) but no traders have answered so far. The breakers will have to be a last resort.

19th July 2019, 20:20	#8
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	The top of the bmw part isn't flat like the original. Not sure I'd use that!