Squab height adjustment, bushes.

sinclairstinton · Oct 22nd, 2006, 08:59

Hi
I need to replace the oval bushes/spacers in the seat squab height adjustment of my 440.
I have tried my local dealer and they tell me they are on back order and there are none in the country.

Does anyone have any ideas on where I might be able to source some?

This is the second time in the 5 yrs i have owned the car that I've needed to do this job, they are a cast metal and the percussive effect of raising/lowering the seat seems to break them up a bit quickly.

Private motorists probably don't alter squab height very often but I mine is a driving school car.
John

tuning_redblock · Oct 30th, 2006, 06:44

Hello john, a good engineering shop should be able to help you out here and may offer some better materials as a replacement. I've had a lot of stuff made over the last year or so in local shops so it may be worth a try?

Nov 3rd, 2006, 17:42

i had the same problem with mine, they completely broke up and so the seat wobbled under acc or braking, i found some at the local breakers yard, by some strange coincidence they happened to appear in my toolbox when i got home.

i'd say try the breakers, or as previously suggested, get some made up!!

Oct 22nd, 2006, 08:59	#1
sinclairstinton New Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2009 13:41 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Darwen, Lancashire. View Photos By: sinclairstinton	Squab height adjustment, bushes. Hi I need to replace the oval bushes/spacers in the seat squab height adjustment of my 440. I have tried my local dealer and they tell me they are on back order and there are none in the country. Does anyone have any ideas on where I might be able to source some? This is the second time in the 5 yrs i have owned the car that I've needed to do this job, they are a cast metal and the percussive effect of raising/lowering the seat seems to break them up a bit quickly. Private motorists probably don't alter squab height very often but I mine is a driving school car. John

Oct 30th, 2006, 06:44	#2
tuning_redblock Grrrrrrrrrrreat Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2009 21:30 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: alfreton View Photos By: tuning_redblock	Hello john, a good engineering shop should be able to help you out here and may offer some better materials as a replacement. I've had a lot of stuff made over the last year or so in local shops so it may be worth a try? __________________ 1994 480 ES - 2.0 Auto (Blondie77's Car) Poppy 1980 24? GL - Pick Up, Complete shed 1984 244 GLT - NORDICA Replica (ish) aka Minstrel 1989 245 GL(T) - Modified Tulip (Died 01.01.2007) 1996 460 Turbo - Scrap metal (11.01.2007) 1986 245 GL - Dead 1982 240 GLT - Rust bucket, all parts saved 1989 745 GL - Sold and still going 1989 440 Xi - Sold and still going 1988 240 GLT - Dead 1989 360 GLT - Stolen 1988 360 GLT - Twisted shell!! Erm....I've lost my keys again darling.

Nov 3rd, 2006, 17:42	#3
penguin440 Guest Location:	i had the same problem with mine, they completely broke up and so the seat wobbled under acc or braking, i found some at the local breakers yard, by some strange coincidence they happened to appear in my toolbox when i got home. i'd say try the breakers, or as previously suggested, get some made up!!

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