Dacvolvo
Friday 28th July 2006, 20:01
Well, after first posting this thread up:
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/t12145-weird-vibratingdroning-sound.html
I now have an update - My dad took the S40 to the Volvo Garage and they said the weird noise is coming from the wishbone bushes - apparently they're worn down and need replacing.
Volvo have quoted £390 to replace both front wishbones as they say they can't supply the bushes seperately!!!
However, I checked Eurocarparts and found the wishbone bushes for £14 - Including retaining nuts & bolts!!!!
So I'll be fitting the bushes to the S40 for my Dad to try and save him £376... Is there anything I need to know about replacing the wishbone bushes on a S40 1.8i (T reg 1999)?
I'm thinking I'll just jack the car up, remove the wheel and then unbolt the nut that holds the bush in place. Anything I should be looking out for; for example - will the wishbone be forced down to the ground when I remove the nut & bolt, or will I have to support it from underneath?
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/t12145-weird-vibratingdroning-sound.html
I now have an update - My dad took the S40 to the Volvo Garage and they said the weird noise is coming from the wishbone bushes - apparently they're worn down and need replacing.
Volvo have quoted £390 to replace both front wishbones as they say they can't supply the bushes seperately!!!
However, I checked Eurocarparts and found the wishbone bushes for £14 - Including retaining nuts & bolts!!!!
So I'll be fitting the bushes to the S40 for my Dad to try and save him £376... Is there anything I need to know about replacing the wishbone bushes on a S40 1.8i (T reg 1999)?
I'm thinking I'll just jack the car up, remove the wheel and then unbolt the nut that holds the bush in place. Anything I should be looking out for; for example - will the wishbone be forced down to the ground when I remove the nut & bolt, or will I have to support it from underneath?