Rover 75 coni estate::::Help

bilsan330 · 6th January 2017, 20:43

Hi Guys....I have just had a really bad time with my rover this morning. I have not used it for 2 days and I know its very cold...But on starting it and trying to drive away there was a really bad knocking and crunching sound coming from the front offside wheel area....I just managed to drive to to my mechanic about 3 miles away..but on the way there was lots of smoke and smells of rubber coming from the wheel area...I thought that the brakes has seized on..but does not think so.He did not know unitl he looks at it.

Up to now the car has been perfect

Any ideas what could be the problem

A great start to the New Year

Mike Noc · 6th January 2017, 20:47

Broken front spring. Have a look at the top of the front wheel and you should see a bit of spring hitting the tyre.

bilsan330 · 6th January 2017, 20:51

That could be a good diagnostic...It certainly smelt of rubber and the steering was hard....

Is it expensive repair.

T-Cut · 6th January 2017, 21:00

Frosty weather brings the spring fracture season. It happens annually, typically just as the car takes up the drive. Yours is textbook.

TC

bilsan330 · 6th January 2017, 21:03

Looks like you guys are on to something before my machine finds out How Much can I expect to pay.

mikedoubleu · 6th January 2017, 21:19

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Originally Posted by bilsan330

Looks like you guys are on to something before my machine finds out How Much can I expect to pay.

When I had a fractured front coil replaced on my saloon, it was 90 pounds fitted. And a new tyre would be 60-150 pounds depending on your preferred make and model.

I don't know what others think, but you may want to consider replacing the coil spring on both sides if that is the cause. I'm assuming (maybe wrongly??) that the other side may be in a similar condition and prone to failure.

bilsan330 · 6th January 2017, 21:31

Thanks guys I think you could be right..I will let you know next week.

I have to say i am always amassed at the knowledge out there

Regards

Bill

Avulon · 6th January 2017, 21:44

Just like to add make sure that whilst the strut is apart to change the spring that the top bearing is checked and replaced if necessary, and at the very least re-lubricated which can only be done while it's dismantled. Same goes for other side if you do the pair (which you really should to ensure matched springs).

CLINTE · 7th January 2017, 11:43

I would just like to echo the sentiments of the posters who recommend replacing springs in pairs. In addition I would also fit Spring Protectors . Mine cost about £15 from memory and I have them fitted to my Rover 75 and MG ZTT.

There are threads on here re spring protectors so it is well documented

CLINTE

t5tart · 7th January 2017, 13:50

whi;e they are doing it do both sides .. also front drop links which are a pig to do in situe and are much easier with the suspension leg out

they arent that expensive
but do get good ones most cheaper replacements will fail after no time at all

https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/search?q=drop+link+75

6th January 2017, 20:43	#1
bilsan330 Avid contributor Rover 75 Estate Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ickenham Posts: 128 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Rover 75 coni estate::::Help Hi Guys....I have just had a really bad time with my rover this morning. I have not used it for 2 days and I know its very cold...But on starting it and trying to drive away there was a really bad knocking and crunching sound coming from the front offside wheel area....I just managed to drive to to my mechanic about 3 miles away..but on the way there was lots of smoke and smells of rubber coming from the wheel area...I thought that the brakes has seized on..but does not think so.He did not know unitl he looks at it. Up to now the car has been perfect Any ideas what could be the problem A great start to the New Year

6th January 2017, 20:51	#3
bilsan330 Avid contributor Rover 75 Estate Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ickenham Posts: 128 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Help That could be a good diagnostic...It certainly smelt of rubber and the steering was hard.... Is it expensive repair.

6th January 2017, 21:03	#5
bilsan330 Avid contributor Rover 75 Estate Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ickenham Posts: 128 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Help Looks like you guys are on to something before my machine finds out How Much can I expect to pay.

6th January 2017, 21:31	#7
bilsan330 Avid contributor Rover 75 Estate Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ickenham Posts: 128 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Front Spring Thanks guys I think you could be right..I will let you know next week. I have to say i am always amassed at the knowledge out there Regards Bill

6th January 2017, 21:44	#8
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Just like to add make sure that whilst the strut is apart to change the spring that the top bearing is checked and replaced if necessary, and at the very least re-lubricated which can only be done while it's dismantled. Same goes for other side if you do the pair (which you really should to ensure matched springs). __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

6th January 2017, 20:47	#2
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Broken front spring. Have a look at the top of the front wheel and you should see a bit of spring hitting the tyre.

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Frosty weather brings the spring fracture season. It happens annually, typically just as the car takes up the drive. Yours is textbook. TC

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CLINTE Loves to post Rover & MG less Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: ELLESMERE PORT Posts: 320 Thanks: 44 Thanked 97 Times in 90 Posts	I would just like to echo the sentiments of the posters who recommend replacing springs in pairs. In addition I would also fit Spring Protectors . Mine cost about £15 from memory and I have them fitted to my Rover 75 and MG ZTT. There are threads on here re spring protectors so it is well documented CLINTE

7th January 2017, 13:50	#10
t5tart Posted a thing or two MG ZT cdti Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northants / Bucks border Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 260 Thanked 204 Times in 182 Posts	whi;e they are doing it do both sides .. also front drop links which are a pig to do in situe and are much easier with the suspension leg out they arent that expensive but do get good ones most cheaper replacements will fail after no time at all https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/search?q=drop+link+75 __________________ now with ZT Diesel power after killing the connie and the zt180 combusting see my scrapbook thread check your sunroof drains and plenum drains http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/1609.gif members who do t4 diagnostics map