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I have been trying to gather information about this bush, which historically has proven to be a weak point. I would like to be prepared for replacement, as time statically would suggest failure is just around the corner, despite showing no signs ( to me) of failure - no squeaks or other noise. Despite several thread on here, I'm left with more questions than answers, as the more I find out the less I find I know...

1) There has been a design change of the bush, mine has it but did this solve the problem of corrosion/lamination? I have been unable to find failures in cars registered after circa 2013. So is that a "Yes"?
2) The removal tools ( draper+ sealey) refer to fitting only upto 2012/3 vehicles , not mine. Did the design change make these tools unsuitable for 2013+ vehicles, or is this merely a facelift demarkation by the tool manufacturers ??
3) Cheaper removal tools are available on Ebay - for 50% of the Draper/Sealey tool. Anyone used these tools and how did they perform?. Seen several utube videos of these tools in operation and it all looks very simple, but is it.?
The bush itself - some suggest the Mondeo bush ( cheaper) can be used as its the same as Volvo, anyone actually used the Ford bush?
Anyone used polybushing?

Lots of questions I know, but this bush from what I read on this site, and else where is the P3 Achilles heal. It would be nice to gather all the information about this bushing at one point for future reference???

2015 V70 D5 Manual.


Cheers
Bob