Right! That's it. I'm off to Eurocarparts tomorrow! Bottle of Plugas on order. Do I spray it, pour it or drink it?
Rimini-Scott
Active Member
Alternate quirts of plusgas/wd40 works well.
Alibro
Well-Known Member
All of the above.
BTW, make sure you order it online before going. If you do it quickly (before midnight) you'll get the 30% discount, just don't forget to enter the promo code.
Long story cut short! I've had the rear polybushes fitted and when we came to the front end it was decided that the front wishbone arms were rusted to the point where it became pointless to continue. Ordered some new wishbone arm joints that came painted in a thin coat of powder black. They've now had several coats of Hammerite smooth green sprayed over them (look's like black in the pic, I'll pump some waxoyl or chain oil into the voids) and are ready to fit next week.
After they're fitted I've got a journey of 300 - 400 miles to make over the following 7 days so they should be worn in by the time I get back to report the advantages / disadvantages of 'Polybush' bushes.
After they're fitted I've got a journey of 300 - 400 miles to make over the following 7 days so they should be worn in by the time I get back to report the advantages / disadvantages of 'Polybush' bushes.
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Skinny Mike
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Sooooo, did ya fit em or not?
The suspense is killing me.
I'm having sleepless nights wondering if your now whizzing round race tracks at break neck speeds or driving down the road with a chorus if squeaks coming from the suspension.
Mike
Bugger me, you answered while I was writing this, spooky
The suspense is killing me.
I'm having sleepless nights wondering if your now whizzing round race tracks at break neck speeds or driving down the road with a chorus if squeaks coming from the suspension.
Mike
Bugger me, you answered while I was writing this, spooky
This is weird.Sooooo, did ya fit em or not?
The suspense is killing me.
I'm having sleepless nights wondering if your now whizzing round race tracks at break neck speeds or driving down the road with a chorus if squeaks coming from the suspension.
Mike
Bugger me, you answered while I was writing this, spooky
Skinny Mike
Well-Known Member
Mike.Very.
I shall wait with a fluttering heart for the next installment
Mike
Booked in for next Thursday. Friday, we (family) are doing a week up in the North East, (this time of the year!) When I return I shall be able to state (especially to Joe) my views.
Dear Best Beloved.
Okay. All Polybushes now fitted. Only washing-up liquid used. (Not going to mention 'Fairy' in case it get's Nobber all excited!). Also had new brake pads fitted. So, short drive home in heavy traffic and pads that need to be bedded in doesn't allow me yet to make an informed decision. However, as stated, I'm doing lots of mileage over the next 7 days, so will report back.
P.S. Have you noticed when you type 'Nobber' on your key board, the spell check offers the opportunity to 'ignore'?
Okay. All Polybushes now fitted. Only washing-up liquid used. (Not going to mention 'Fairy' in case it get's Nobber all excited!). Also had new brake pads fitted. So, short drive home in heavy traffic and pads that need to be bedded in doesn't allow me yet to make an informed decision. However, as stated, I'm doing lots of mileage over the next 7 days, so will report back.
P.S. Have you noticed when you type 'Nobber' on your key board, the spell check offers the opportunity to 'ignore'?
Polybush Findings.
Okay; Did just over 800 miles on the new Polybushes. (My old rubber bushes (55 plate) were 11 years old and the suspension arms were badly rusted so they were also replaced). Travelled north on M6 to Carlisle and east on the A69 to Newcastle then north again on the A1. During the week, a drive up to Edinburgh and finally, yesterday, return journey using the B6318 along Hadrian's Wall back to Carlisle and the M6. The B6318 is brilliant for testing suspension issues and has some severe dips (also great scenery).
The Polybushes worked well on smooth road surfaces. The steering a bit more precise and the suspension doing what is supposed to do i.e. not relying on the slightly 'mushy' rubber bushes they'd replaced. The ride was however slightly harder. A few areas where surface tarmac had broken up and had been poorly patched up caused a definite thud (particularly at the rear); however, glad to report that there was no squeaking.
Now, with the state of most British roads suffering from austerity cuts, would I fit them again? Probably not. That said, for the minor discomfort on poor stretches as opposed to their longevity I'm happy to live with them.
Okay; Did just over 800 miles on the new Polybushes. (My old rubber bushes (55 plate) were 11 years old and the suspension arms were badly rusted so they were also replaced). Travelled north on M6 to Carlisle and east on the A69 to Newcastle then north again on the A1. During the week, a drive up to Edinburgh and finally, yesterday, return journey using the B6318 along Hadrian's Wall back to Carlisle and the M6. The B6318 is brilliant for testing suspension issues and has some severe dips (also great scenery).
The Polybushes worked well on smooth road surfaces. The steering a bit more precise and the suspension doing what is supposed to do i.e. not relying on the slightly 'mushy' rubber bushes they'd replaced. The ride was however slightly harder. A few areas where surface tarmac had broken up and had been poorly patched up caused a definite thud (particularly at the rear); however, glad to report that there was no squeaking.
Now, with the state of most British roads suffering from austerity cuts, would I fit them again? Probably not. That said, for the minor discomfort on poor stretches as opposed to their longevity I'm happy to live with them.
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Update.
My '55' plate Freelander 1 (Facelift) has now just achieved 5,000 miles since I replaced all the rubber bushes for Polybushes. My considered opinion now is 'THEY'RE BRILLIANT'.
Took about 2,000 - 3,000 miles to settle in and on cold frosty mornings there is something that is noticeable, not sure though whether that's the cold metal work of the chassis, springs, shocks etc. or the bushes.
After a couple of miles of warming up the car handles ideally, both on and off the tarmac. Best thing I could have done for 2016.
Now deciding whether to invest in new polyurethane hoses for the engine as my 2017 spend.
My '55' plate Freelander 1 (Facelift) has now just achieved 5,000 miles since I replaced all the rubber bushes for Polybushes. My considered opinion now is 'THEY'RE BRILLIANT'.
Took about 2,000 - 3,000 miles to settle in and on cold frosty mornings there is something that is noticeable, not sure though whether that's the cold metal work of the chassis, springs, shocks etc. or the bushes.
After a couple of miles of warming up the car handles ideally, both on and off the tarmac. Best thing I could have done for 2016.
Now deciding whether to invest in new polyurethane hoses for the engine as my 2017 spend.
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