Grrrrrr

hogweed · 8th December 2021, 11:55

Every time I relax, think everything’s sorted, and I can give it another 5 years before the Nissan Leaf… started down the drive this morning, and there was a clunk like when the rear brake sticks sometimes… I assumed that was it, and moved another couple of yards, only for the noise to get worse.

Front o/s spring broken, and done a lathe treatment on the tyre too, which fortunately isn't too new, though still another year on it.

Have to get a breakdown truck to take it to the garage, and won’t get it back till next week…

I’m guessing it would be prudent to get both front springs done? The rear ones have already been replaced in the last 3-4 years…

I won’t even mention the powerfold mirrors

Southern Star · 8th December 2021, 12:04

Personally I'd always replace springs in pairs.

Mike Noc · 8th December 2021, 12:14

Worth fitting spring protectors if you haven't already.

COLVERT · 8th December 2021, 21:23

Always best, tyres in pairs.

Fit the new ones to the rear.--Best in damp conditions and also will keep them away from those darn front springs.---

hogweed · 8th December 2021, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLVERT

Fit the new ones to the rear.--Best in damp conditions and also will keep them away from those darn front springs.---

Well hopefully the new springs won't break again in the remaining time I have the car

hogweed · 9th December 2021, 10:35

Interestingly, the tow truck guy said mine was far from the first broken spring he'd had to deal with - a couple of other victims reported hearing a loud bang in the middle of the night as they broke.

Guess old springs don't like the cold

AndyN01 · 9th December 2021, 15:09

My local, family run, garage are seeing a massive increase in broken springs.

They say they've never had so many and reckon it's the diabolical state of the roads plus the vast number of speed humps that is causing it.

Sounds reasonable to me.

Having said that my Wedgewood tourer broke its front spring while jacked up in the air

Hope it is all sorted very soon.

smudge.g · 9th December 2021, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyN01

They say they've never had so many and reckon it's the diabolical state of the roads plus the vast number of speed humps that is causing it.

Of course. you havent mentioned the poor quality steel used in many of these springs. 2 of mine went just sitting on the drive but both after a cold weather snap. which is the key factor I believe

COLVERT · 10th December 2021, 20:24

Probably fractured by an impact from a pot hole or speed bump only to succumb to the heat cycle from daytime to night time.
Freezing temperatures seem often to be the last straw.---

JohnnyBG · 17th December 2021, 16:23

A few years ago the FOS spring on the 75 Tourer Connie CDTi broke just as I set off to return home from the Moselle Valley in Germany; day after a cold snap. Got it fixed there and stayed on holiday with Linda and the three kids.for an extra week.

FNS spring went on the old style Mondeo diesel estate a long time ago as I left work at Durham. I didn't realise what the bang was. Took a quick look and didn't see that the sharp spring was only millimetres away from the tyre. Steady 70 mph back to North Yorks, dropped off the person I was giving a lift to and on to my indie garage.

They couldn't believe how lucky I was.

JohnnyBG

8th December 2021, 11:55	#1
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Grrrrrr Every time I relax, think everything’s sorted, and I can give it another 5 years before the Nissan Leaf… started down the drive this morning, and there was a clunk like when the rear brake sticks sometimes… I assumed that was it, and moved another couple of yards, only for the noise to get worse. Front o/s spring broken, and done a lathe treatment on the tyre too, which fortunately isn't too new, though still another year on it. Have to get a breakdown truck to take it to the garage, and won’t get it back till next week… I’m guessing it would be prudent to get both front springs done? The rear ones have already been replaced in the last 3-4 years… I won’t even mention the powerfold mirrors __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

9th December 2021, 10:35	#6
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Interestingly, the tow truck guy said mine was far from the first broken spring he'd had to deal with - a couple of other victims reported hearing a loud bang in the middle of the night as they broke. Guess old springs don't like the cold __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

9th December 2021, 15:09	#7
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,067 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	My local, family run, garage are seeing a massive increase in broken springs. They say they've never had so many and reckon it's the diabolical state of the roads plus the vast number of speed humps that is causing it. Sounds reasonable to me. Having said that my Wedgewood tourer broke its front spring while jacked up in the air Hope it is all sorted very soon. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ Last edited by AndyN01; 9th December 2021 at 15:12..

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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	Probably fractured by an impact from a pot hole or speed bump only to succumb to the heat cycle from daytime to night time. Freezing temperatures seem often to be the last straw.--- Last edited by COLVERT; 10th December 2021 at 22:58..

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Southern Star Loves to post Rover 75 CTDi Contemporary SE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stretton-under-Fosse, Warwickshire. Posts: 358 Thanks: 54 Thanked 134 Times in 83 Posts	Personally I'd always replace springs in pairs.

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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	Always best, tyres in pairs. Fit the new ones to the rear.--Best in damp conditions and also will keep them away from those darn front springs.---

17th December 2021, 16:23	#10
JohnnyBG Avid contributor ZT-T Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Teesside Posts: 235 Thanks: 176 Thanked 66 Times in 38 Posts	A few years ago the FOS spring on the 75 Tourer Connie CDTi broke just as I set off to return home from the Moselle Valley in Germany; day after a cold snap. Got it fixed there and stayed on holiday with Linda and the three kids.for an extra week. FNS spring went on the old style Mondeo diesel estate a long time ago as I left work at Durham. I didn't realise what the bang was. Took a quick look and didn't see that the sharp spring was only millimetres away from the tyre. Steady 70 mph back to North Yorks, dropped off the person I was giving a lift to and on to my indie garage. They couldn't believe how lucky I was. JohnnyBG