Front suspension bushes DO NOT FIT THIS TYPE!!! - Page 5

ceedy · 31st July 2018, 09:09

All this is now going to make me climb under the CDTI tomorrow

as I replaced my bushes for last years MOT .

As got a a few concerns about the whole front end feeilng a bit rougher and not really unexpected at almost 150k

C.

Arctic · 3rd August 2018, 08:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceedy

All this is now going to make me climb under the CDTI tomorrow

as I replaced my bushes for last years MOT .

As got a a few concerns about the whole front end feeilng a bit rougher and not really unexpected at almost 150k

C.

Hi Chris.
How did you get on if you ventured under your car, I am going to lift my car on four ramps the weekend to give my MGZT a good inspection, hopefully I will not find anything to bad.

ceedy · 4th August 2018, 15:10

All Seem ok so far ..

My bushes from Matt do have the larger slot.. but all look ok the mo'
Been in since last years MOT Sept 2017 .. so no massive miles yet ..

They do seem to sit one way installed ,as one slot is more closed than the other .

Chris..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Chris.
How did you get on if you ventured under your car, I am going to lift my car on four ramps the weekend to give my MGZT a good inspection, hopefully I will not find anything to bad.

ZedTeeT · 4th August 2018, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceedy

All Seem ok so far ..

My bushes from Matt do have the larger slot.. but all look ok the mo'
Been in since last years MOT Sept 2017 .. so no massive miles yet ..

They do seem to sit one way installed ,as one slot is
more closed than the other .

Chris..

In the first pic, is the rubber pulling away from the centre ring at the top, or is it just a shadow???

You may need to zoom in to see what I mean.

Arctic · 4th August 2018, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZedTeeT

In the first pic, is the rubber pulling away from the centre ring at the top, or is it just a shadow???

You may need to zoom in to see what I mean.

HI Jason.
Well spotted I have just seen the photo's of Chris lower wish bone mounts and yes they do loo to be delaminating, from the inner circle as I have depicted here below in the photo's with yellow dots.

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2

Who knows how long it will be before they part completely as Chris says not many miles been done with them in situ ?

ceedy · 4th August 2018, 22:30

A bit worrying considering only about 6000 miles .. and then the cost of replacing them again ?

..

Will see how they fare in 6 weeks time @ the next mot .

C

Mangizmo · 8th August 2018, 09:49

Hi Folks
Still running them and the car passed a recent MOT as they don't look knackered and I haven't gotten around to fitting the Unipart ones yet but thats my next job as they clearly distort and allow too much movement of the arms even when new which gives a lousy ride on power take up, didn't feel great from the outset but has just gotten steadily worse, maybe the materials have changed or the supplier, who knows, I am sure Matt was unaware
I only posted just to make people warey, I am sure Matt didn't know that some of these bushes are not up to the job, but that was the purpose of the OP, no big deal, a bit frustrating but not the end of the world and its not a safety issue so no drama but maybe a useful thread for others

On a lighter note, AV54OFE just passed its MOT with no advisories at 120,000 miles

Vaughan

Mangizmo · 8th August 2018, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

HI Jason.
Well spotted I have just seen the photo's of Chris lower wish bone mounts and yes they do loo to be delaminating, from the inner circle as I have depicted here below in the photo's with yellow dots.

1

2

Who knows how long it will be before they part completely as Chris says not many miles been done with them in situ ?

Exactly what mine are doing but mine lasted far less miles than this

Vossy · 8th August 2018, 10:54

An interesting read about these bushes, the topic is all about the quality of replacement bushes, even the ones from SAIC are not holding up as they should as far as I can see, a supplier changes from manufacturer to manufacturer on price dependency and the quality will invariably suffer so it seems a bit of pot luck when buying.
For proven quality I think going down the Powerflex route would be the best policy, there is minimal pricing difference and I know that the old bushes have to be pressed out and the poly bushes pressed in but to a competent diy mechanic there is nothing scary in that, a garage would happily fit these bushes if supplied.
The purists may not agree but when we have to keep replacing bushes and links because of poor quality then another solution has to be looked at, I have recently fitted Powerflex anti roll bar bushes to the front of my ZT, I just wished they made them for the rear too.

Here is a link to the Powerflex bushes. Powerflex

mr m · 8th August 2018, 11:33

has anyone had experience with these,
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-MG-...e/322905928538
at that price i might give them a try later in the year.

31st July 2018, 09:09	#41
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	All this is now going to make me climb under the CDTI tomorrow as I replaced my bushes for last years MOT . As got a a few concerns about the whole front end feeilng a bit rougher and not really unexpected at almost 150k C. __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

4th August 2018, 22:30	#46
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	A bit worrying considering only about 6000 miles .. and then the cost of replacing them again ? .. Will see how they fare in 6 weeks time @ the next mot . C __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

8th August 2018, 09:49	#47
Mangizmo Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnstaple Posts: 764 Thanks: 154 Thanked 235 Times in 127 Posts	Hi again Hi Folks Still running them and the car passed a recent MOT as they don't look knackered and I haven't gotten around to fitting the Unipart ones yet but thats my next job as they clearly distort and allow too much movement of the arms even when new which gives a lousy ride on power take up, didn't feel great from the outset but has just gotten steadily worse, maybe the materials have changed or the supplier, who knows, I am sure Matt was unaware I only posted just to make people warey, I am sure Matt didn't know that some of these bushes are not up to the job, but that was the purpose of the OP, no big deal, a bit frustrating but not the end of the world and its not a safety issue so no drama but maybe a useful thread for others On a lighter note, AV54OFE just passed its MOT with no advisories at 120,000 miles Vaughan Last edited by Mangizmo; 8th August 2018 at 09:54..

8th August 2018, 10:54	#49
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,549 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	An interesting read about these bushes, the topic is all about the quality of replacement bushes, even the ones from SAIC are not holding up as they should as far as I can see, a supplier changes from manufacturer to manufacturer on price dependency and the quality will invariably suffer so it seems a bit of pot luck when buying. For proven quality I think going down the Powerflex route would be the best policy, there is minimal pricing difference and I know that the old bushes have to be pressed out and the poly bushes pressed in but to a competent diy mechanic there is nothing scary in that, a garage would happily fit these bushes if supplied. The purists may not agree but when we have to keep replacing bushes and links because of poor quality then another solution has to be looked at, I have recently fitted Powerflex anti roll bar bushes to the front of my ZT, I just wished they made them for the rear too. Here is a link to the Powerflex bushes. Powerflex

8th August 2018, 11:33	#50
mr m Avid contributor mg zt 180 +. rover 200 diesel Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: billingshurst Posts: 166 Thanks: 30 Thanked 42 Times in 36 Posts	has anyone had experience with these, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-MG-...e/322905928538 at that price i might give them a try later in the year.