855 R ManualHaving fitted a new set of Rufe Volvo wishbones three months ago, the b@ggers (bushes) sound like they are shot. Only done 1500 on them. So will be calling Simon to see if there is any comeback. What a bore.
What next? Powerflex don't seem to last either. Grrrrrrrrr!
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Sunday 27th June 2010, 16:25 #1Senior Member
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Wishbone blues again
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850R manual, Rica 310, IKEA fitted bathroom, H&C running water, Jetex 2.5", pipe rack, cap stand, Forge BOV, circular wheels with full 360 degree rotation, 302mm discs, IPD front and rear anti-roll bars, numerous shiny features, sub-atomic particle accelerator, VTOL capability
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Thanked 114 Times in 104 Postsmaybe an idea to go for the uprated Meyhle versions.
gr,walter
ps mine(meyhle's are now 1 year old and still going strong)get in,shut-up and hold on.
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Thanked 76 Times in 67 PostsMine lasted a year! Not what I expected really!
Originally Posted by Flatout Phil
Owned since 2002. '96 Green 855-R, Manual M56H conversion by Russ @ RT Mech, 82mm rebore, THS Rods, Wiseco Piston kit, Decked Block, Machine work was completed by: www.mandjltd.co.uk, Refurbed head inc skim & 8 new valves, ME7 Ex Manifold, RICA304, Forge Blanking plate, 302mm set-up, PowerFlex Top & Bottom, Front Strut Brace, Miltek Cat-Back, R.I.P, IPD Cone Filter.
Latest update: 10000 miles as at 19/05/13.
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Now I have looked up Meyhle but all the sites I can find are in German - with which I am not au fait. Are these like Powerflex or a better design? Originally Posted by walter leever
maybe an idea to go for the uprated Meyhle versions.
gr,walter
ps mine(meyhle's are now 1 year old and still going strong)
Walter, please could you find me a link if you have the time, to the relevant part so I can see about ordering some? Huge thanks. Phil.KISS Rs
850R manual, Rica 310, IKEA fitted bathroom, H&C running water, Jetex 2.5", pipe rack, cap stand, Forge BOV, circular wheels with full 360 degree rotation, 302mm discs, IPD front and rear anti-roll bars, numerous shiny features, sub-atomic particle accelerator, VTOL capability ...Volvo With Attitude!!!
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Thanked 1,005 Times in 711 Posts Originally Posted by walter leever
maybe an idea to go for the uprated Meyhle versions.
gr,walter
ps mine(meyhle's are now 1 year old and still going strong)Found the US version of the site. Originally Posted by Flatout Phil
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850R manual, Rica 310, IKEA fitted bathroom, H&C running water, Jetex 2.5", pipe rack, cap stand, Forge BOV, circular wheels with full 360 degree rotation, 302mm discs, IPD front and rear anti-roll bars, numerous shiny features, sub-atomic particle accelerator, VTOL capability ...Volvo With Attitude!!!
Also to be seen in a gold Honda CR-V these days...
"It's really fast, and growls like a tiger!"
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Thanked 927 Times in 768 Poststhats a good question where do we purchase meyhle????
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The spelling Meyle - but can't find a UK Volvo part supplier. ALthough I have emailed the States, so they will get back pretty soon. Originally Posted by martybelfastt5
If you work on it as well we should work it out,KISS Rs
850R manual, Rica 310, IKEA fitted bathroom, H&C running water, Jetex 2.5", pipe rack, cap stand, Forge BOV, circular wheels with full 360 degree rotation, 302mm discs, IPD front and rear anti-roll bars, numerous shiny features, sub-atomic particle accelerator, VTOL capability ...Volvo With Attitude!!!
Also to be seen in a gold Honda CR-V these days...
"It's really fast, and growls like a tiger!"
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Thanked 528 Times in 448 PostsWhat the hell are you doing in the car rallying ?!?. I've had my powerflex bushes in for 50 odd thousand miles now and they are still going strong (and I have swapped them in and out of at least two pairs of arms !). Hope you get sorted mate.
Old Car: 855 T5 in Grey and rust (dead and gone, well, most of it !
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Modifications: Nowt.....yet !
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Currently nursing a blown head gasket, new engine on its way !
Recent addition: Freshly imported Honda Stepwagon,
Slowly turning into a camper van !
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Thanked 1,005 Times in 711 PostsAnyone would think so. Sadly not.
KISS Rs
850R manual, Rica 310, IKEA fitted bathroom, H&C running water, Jetex 2.5", pipe rack, cap stand, Forge BOV, circular wheels with full 360 degree rotation, 302mm discs, IPD front and rear anti-roll bars, numerous shiny features, sub-atomic particle accelerator, VTOL capability ...Volvo With Attitude!!!
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"It's really fast, and growls like a tiger!"
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MEYLE UK Ltd., Burgess Hill
9–11 Consort Way
Victoria Way Business Park
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
RH15 9TJ, Great Britain
Phone 44 845 4506510
Fax 44 845 4506511
contact@meyle.co.uk
The bushings are sold in a kit 271631 / Meyle 514 050 0009/HD. You will need 2 kits.
Best regards
Robert A. Castro
Technical Support USA/Canada
(For FWD with the common type in-line wishbones - not AWD or some police spec IIRC)KISS Rs
850R manual, Rica 310, IKEA fitted bathroom, H&C running water, Jetex 2.5", pipe rack, cap stand, Forge BOV, circular wheels with full 360 degree rotation, 302mm discs, IPD front and rear anti-roll bars, numerous shiny features, sub-atomic particle accelerator, VTOL capability ...Volvo With Attitude!!!
Also to be seen in a gold Honda CR-V these days...
"It's really fast, and growls like a tiger!"
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