Price for a squeeky strut bush £496 !?!
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Price for a squeeky strut bush £496 !?!
Hi, I used to be a regular here, but with nothing happening to my car and the purchase of a motorbike I have been very quiet. Sadly my Jag, a 2005 S Type diesel has had its first issue for a couple of years.
Anyway, a squeak suddenly appear from the drivers side suspension and taking it to a non franchised garage they diagnosed an "offside front lower arm dry strut bush". Problem is they say the replacement is Jaguar only and it involves getting a whole suspension arm for £348 which plus VAT and fitting makes £496. Gulp!
I have had a look on line but googling strut bush gives me lots of results and I do not know which is which.
Can I get some help re - does anyone sell the bush alone?
Thanks
Anyway, a squeak suddenly appear from the drivers side suspension and taking it to a non franchised garage they diagnosed an "offside front lower arm dry strut bush". Problem is they say the replacement is Jaguar only and it involves getting a whole suspension arm for £348 which plus VAT and fitting makes £496. Gulp!
I have had a look on line but googling strut bush gives me lots of results and I do not know which is which.
Can I get some help re - does anyone sell the bush alone?
Thanks
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I have found the part on line for exactly the price quoted £348.78.
Jaguar S-Type, X150, X350, XF Wishbone Lower Front RH (C2P19954) | JustJagsUK.com
It appears all I need is the bush out of the arm.
There are loads of other bushes sold individually, why not that? Grrrrr!
Jaguar S-Type, X150, X350, XF Wishbone Lower Front RH (C2P19954) | JustJagsUK.com
It appears all I need is the bush out of the arm.
There are loads of other bushes sold individually, why not that? Grrrrr!
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Thanks Delta66 for the feedback. If you get the parts please post back on how it works out. With part numbers if you can. We are all in the same boat and will need them eventually.
It's complete madness to replace perfectly good forged Aluminum suspension pieces because a rubber bushing has worn out!!!
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It's complete madness to replace perfectly good forged Aluminum suspension pieces because a rubber bushing has worn out!!!
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Jaguar will always recommenced changing the entire arm because that is all they supply from their parts department.
It's the aftermarket that is supplying the bushings separately. There is a possibility of installing the bushings wrong or damaging the suspension arm. So Jaguar has a point BUT many other bushings from many other cars including other Jaguar models have this done all the time.
It's not a repair that is unknown or that difficult for a somewhat experienced mechanic!!
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It's the aftermarket that is supplying the bushings separately. There is a possibility of installing the bushings wrong or damaging the suspension arm. So Jaguar has a point BUT many other bushings from many other cars including other Jaguar models have this done all the time.
It's not a repair that is unknown or that difficult for a somewhat experienced mechanic!!
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So the squeak has started again. A second garage has stated the whole arm needs to be replaced as they are not convinced they can get the bush out and a new one back in without damaging the whole arm.
But, there is another problem. Driving the car you can here the squeak, but once stopped no amount of bouncing the car or prying about up on a ramp can confirm exactly where the squeak is coming from.
Any suggestions to confirm the source appreciated.
But, there is another problem. Driving the car you can here the squeak, but once stopped no amount of bouncing the car or prying about up on a ramp can confirm exactly where the squeak is coming from.
Any suggestions to confirm the source appreciated.
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So the squeak has started again. A second garage has stated the whole arm needs to be replaced as they are not convinced they can get the bush out and a new one back in without damaging the whole arm.
But, there is another problem. Driving the car you can here the squeak, but once stopped no amount of bouncing the car or prying about up on a ramp can confirm exactly where the squeak is coming from.
Any suggestions to confirm the source appreciated.
But, there is another problem. Driving the car you can here the squeak, but once stopped no amount of bouncing the car or prying about up on a ramp can confirm exactly where the squeak is coming from.
Any suggestions to confirm the source appreciated.
Delta66, an aid to diagnosing your squeaking bush is to liberally soak the suspect with WD40 or equivalent.
Give it a good chance to work in before trying another bush.
The good news is that if the noise stops, you can buy a lot of WD40 for less than 500 quid.
Cheers Jeff
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It sounds as though you're not doing the work yourself, but here's something to be aware of.
It's been said before, but when replacing bushes, be sure that the suspension is preloaded with the full weight of the car before final tightening of the bolt (bolts). I put the car on the ground and give a few bounces to properly locate things, as the car would drive, and tighten (usually the centre bolt) in position.
Some mechanics in a hurry will tighten things up when the suspension is hanging, which is OK for fully rotating bushes, but not for solid rubber types.
If there is not adequate access to do it that way, then a jack under the suspension can be used to load it up.
Hope it all goes well.
It's been said before, but when replacing bushes, be sure that the suspension is preloaded with the full weight of the car before final tightening of the bolt (bolts). I put the car on the ground and give a few bounces to properly locate things, as the car would drive, and tighten (usually the centre bolt) in position.
Some mechanics in a hurry will tighten things up when the suspension is hanging, which is OK for fully rotating bushes, but not for solid rubber types.
If there is not adequate access to do it that way, then a jack under the suspension can be used to load it up.
Hope it all goes well.
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Delta66, an aid to diagnosing your squeaking bush is to liberally soak the suspect with WD40 or equivalent.
Give it a good chance to work in before trying another bush.
The good news is that if the noise stops, you can buy a lot of WD40 for less than 500 quid.
Cheers Jeff
Give it a good chance to work in before trying another bush.
The good news is that if the noise stops, you can buy a lot of WD40 for less than 500 quid.
Cheers Jeff
But from what you say, I could use WD40 and get under the car and spray each bush in turn, waiting between each one to see which one it is? As simple as that?
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What Mikey and JagV8 say is correct.
I've heard of moderately diluted dishwashing liquid being used for such things; applied with a general purpose spray bottle from the hardware shop.
I like WD40 because as JagV8 says, most of it dissipates and there is a slight amount of oil left, which is better for bolts, nuts etc.
Take your time to be certain about which bush it is before moving on to the next one.
When choosing a workshop, clubairth1 has made a good point. Also generally you could expect a shop that is comfortable pressing bushes out and in, to provide a higher standard of work. They understand the practice of mechanics, and are not just parts changers. (Generally).
Hopefully those other threads can give you plenty of help, let us know how it all goes.
I've heard of moderately diluted dishwashing liquid being used for such things; applied with a general purpose spray bottle from the hardware shop.
I like WD40 because as JagV8 says, most of it dissipates and there is a slight amount of oil left, which is better for bolts, nuts etc.
Take your time to be certain about which bush it is before moving on to the next one.
When choosing a workshop, clubairth1 has made a good point. Also generally you could expect a shop that is comfortable pressing bushes out and in, to provide a higher standard of work. They understand the practice of mechanics, and are not just parts changers. (Generally).
Hopefully those other threads can give you plenty of help, let us know how it all goes.
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