Trailing arm bushes

[bananarama]

The car was in at the Volvo Dealership the other day to have the aux belt and tensioner done (they had to drill and tap the block because it still had the old hydraulic tensioner doh!).

They did a free health check at the same time and spotted that "...both trailing arm bushes un-bonded 3.5 will cause premature tyre wear.." and quoted £666.60

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Sign of the beast; I'm staying way clear!

[Jimsmith44]

Originally Posted by bananarama;

They did a free health check at the same time and spotted that "...both trailing arm bushes un-bonded 3.5 will cause premature tyre wear.." and quoted [B

£666.60[/B]

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Sign of the beast; I'm staying way clear!

I had both mine done in August at my indy £300 fitted

[al dm]

Originally Posted by bananarama

The car was in at the Volvo Dealership the other day to have the aux belt and tensioner done (they had to drill and tap the block because it still had the old hydraulic tensioner doh!).

They did a free health check at the same time and spotted that "...both trailing arm bushes un-bonded 3.5 will cause premature tyre wear.." and quoted £666.60

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Sign of the beast; I'm staying way clear!

Well, that £276 number I just posted was from A&T Automotive in Woking, which doesn't appear to be too far from you. Give them a call on 01483 771818

[bananarama]

I may do this myself but winter is coming...

[bananarama]

In this video they remove the arm first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQRz4ZPY6jE

Maybe Volvo do the same hence the evil price...

[passenger]

Make few pics please. Step by step. Or better video

[apersson850]

Originally Posted by bananarama

In this video they remove the arm first: <...>
Maybe Volvo do the same hence the evil price...

Sometimes doing such things actually make it easier, hence cheaper.

[bananarama]

Originally Posted by passenger

Make few pics please. Step by step. Or better video

No worries, will do this after winter when it gets warmer. Sadly I don't have a garage

[bananarama]

Originally Posted by apersson850

Sometimes doing such things actually make it easier, hence cheaper.

Agreed! I'll remove them, probably, and it'll give me a chance to inspect and clean too.

Very informative (and entertaining): https://youtu.be/0XLqtqPTPlo?list=LL

[passenger]

VIDA:

Looks not complicated. Tie rod I would also change. Cost like 15€