Another Shock Bushing BLOWOUT!
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This was "accomplished" by using one of those "upgraded" upper shock mount bushing kits. First the left side tore on the top in December immediatly after installation, and today I noticed (while checking on the washer reservoir) that it had pushed out the bottom:
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So I figured I'd better check the right side and (while it looked normal on the top) I noticed it tore in two at the bottom recently and wrapped itself around the spring:
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It was completely separated so I took it out:
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"Not good", as they say...
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So I figured I'd better check the right side and (while it looked normal on the top) I noticed it tore in two at the bottom recently and wrapped itself around the spring:
![](http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/9323/mounts001.jpg)
It was completely separated so I took it out:
![](http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4184/mounts006.jpg)
"Not good", as they say...
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The service records for our 2006 XK8 (we've had it just over seven weeks now) show that the front shock bushings were replaced by Jaguar under warranty at about 22,000 miles. What causes these bushings to fail so early and apparently to quite a number of low-mileage XK8s out there? Our car is now approaching 39,000 miles and I'm wondering if this will be a relatively frequent concern....
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The service records for our 2006 XK8 (we've had it just over seven weeks now) show that the front shock bushings were replaced by Jaguar under warranty at about 22,000 miles. What causes these bushings to fail so early and apparently to quite a number of low-mileage XK8s out there? Our car is now approaching 39,000 miles and I'm wondering if this will be a relatively frequent concern....
The shock bushings are more of a pita to replace than should be so most just replace the entire shock. The replacement Bilsteins can be bought for around $100 each, while the upper mounts are about $220 and up apiece. Of course, you can double that at the dealership. Either are a big job to replace, but can be done at home if you have the tools and the courage.
Last edited by oldjaglover; 03-25-2012 at 04:45 PM.
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The information I have indicates that both "front shock mount bushings" were replaced. That may be incorrect terminology, but that's what I was told when I inquired about what was done by the dealership that performed the work. I do not have a copy of the actual service receipt. It was warranty work, so perhaps I can call Jaguar Corporate for more specific information....
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Question on the shock mount 'upgrade' kit. Did it just come with the new rubbers, and the existing metal mount was used after drilling out the rivets, then putting new rivets in after replacing the rubber? Normal use should not cause that rubber to 'cookie cutter' itself out.
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Yeah...and the medical providers actually had the gall to let Cheney wait on the list for a match, do the transplant, and probably pay for it with his private insurance. He's "allowed" to live and be public enemy # 2 or 3 for sure.
God help us when the govt. takes control of all healthcare and and some clerk makes these decisions. Get ready for Soylent Green, folks.
God help us when the govt. takes control of all healthcare and and some clerk makes these decisions. Get ready for Soylent Green, folks.
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I do not use those black bushings anymore for this exact reason. They dont last near as long as the factory material. Jon, if yours were done under factory warranty, they can only use jaguars complete upper mounts, not a bushing replacement kit. Ive seen this same issue on the XJ kits too now
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Thanks, Brutal. Ours were supposedly done under factory warranty. I'll keep an eye on them....
Doublechecking my records, I see that our XK8's front shock mounts were actually replaced at just 5,170 miles on January 19, 2007. Man, that's scary....
Is this a problem with just the front shock mounts, or are the rear shock mounts just as likely to fail?
Doublechecking my records, I see that our XK8's front shock mounts were actually replaced at just 5,170 miles on January 19, 2007. Man, that's scary....
Is this a problem with just the front shock mounts, or are the rear shock mounts just as likely to fail?
Last edited by Jon89; 03-27-2012 at 12:20 PM.