front springs - Page 3

Pedro · 19th December 2008, 16:48

Retainer fitted looks like this

David3807 · 19th December 2008, 17:38

Or this :

T-Cut · 19th December 2008, 18:39

Anyone know what the rectangular 'lug' is for?

TC

apywell · 19th December 2008, 19:47

All 4 of my springs have been changed so am I right in thinking that there isn't an issue once the springs have been changed?

David3807 · 19th December 2008, 19:56

Think the answer to that is 'Dont Know yet'.

I reckon from various threads on front springs that you probably get about six years life from original fits and it doesnt seem to depend on mileage - one or two low mileage cars have suffered at the front.

Reckon that we have another three or four years to go before we start finding out if later/replacement batches are any better.

Anyway why take a chance - if you already have the protectors make sure that they are fitted after any replacement. If you havent got them fitted why havent you ?

They are under a fiver and a few minutes work to fix. And they could save a life

T-Cut · 19th December 2008, 20:07

Later models don't have struts with the pre-drilled mounting holes. Has anyone actually drilled these and if so are the places easily accessible to a typical hand drill?

TC

baxlin · 20th December 2008, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by baxlin

Much obliged, TC, I'll check again

Malcolm

Just checked, and I have the rectangular holes, so it looks like mine was done. Thanks again

19th December 2008, 16:48	#21
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19th December 2008, 19:47	#24
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19th December 2008, 17:38	#22
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Or this :

19th December 2008, 18:39	#23
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	Anyone know what the rectangular 'lug' is for? TC

19th December 2008, 19:56	#25
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Think the answer to that is 'Dont Know yet'. I reckon from various threads on front springs that you probably get about six years life from original fits and it doesnt seem to depend on mileage - one or two low mileage cars have suffered at the front. Reckon that we have another three or four years to go before we start finding out if later/replacement batches are any better. Anyway why take a chance - if you already have the protectors make sure that they are fitted after any replacement. If you havent got them fitted why havent you ? They are under a fiver and a few minutes work to fix. And they could save a life

19th December 2008, 20:07	#26
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	Later models don't have struts with the pre-drilled mounting holes. Has anyone actually drilled these and if so are the places easily accessible to a typical hand drill? TC