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Jan 1st, 2019, 16:24 | #1 |
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Checking/replacing bushings & Dampers
Good Afternoon fellow Volvo owners,
I’m quite new to the Volvo Amazon and although over this past year I’ve gotten to grips with various aspects of this car I intend to keep to I’m too blind or old to drive (legally!); I’ve much yet to learn! Right now, (after dynamo to alternator 55amp conversion) I’m thinking that either the bushings and the dampers/shocks need replacing or maybe it’s just the probably worn out rubber bushings. (Mild gravel/scrape/crunchy sound at front right when over speed bumps / turning right down or up a drive/curb slope particularly when there’s a heavy load on the right side of the vehicle. My Amazon is a LHD, by the way) I have the green-book service manual. However, may I ask if anyone has gone through this process recently - what dampers/shocks you went for and why - and simply for the best advice you are willing to part with please? Most grateful for any collective advice here. Cheers! |
Jan 1st, 2019, 16:28 | #2 |
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Just to add:
When the clutch is disengaged at low speed between 1 - 10mph .... there’s an audible metallic “squeak” which disappears if engages the clutch OR accelerate beyond 10mph. My ears are keen, so I can’t over look this. Is this a release bearing? So a pull the gearbox out job ? Any advice or thoughts on best next move to address this is gratefully received - save for an expensive garage diagnosis.. I also prefer to learn to figure/fix myself. Cheers! |
Jan 1st, 2019, 22:28 | #3 | |
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The other possible is a broken front spring. As of 20 years ago it has been common to see broken springs due to age. If you do need to replace springs and dampers have a think on if you want to restore it how it drove when it left the factory or if you want to improve road holding and cornering |
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Jan 1st, 2019, 22:45 | #4 |
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Thanks again classicswede!
I’m keen to maintain stock/factory height & look. However, improving the ride a tad whilst maintaining that stock height etc is something I’m keen on. I quite enjoy the way she sits on the motorway and locally. It’s just the cornering I would mind improving a smidge. What you reckon ? |
Jan 2nd, 2019, 00:30 | #5 |
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As you say you have had a good experience with Noddy, maybe get him to check your car from front to back and give you a report. Call it a pre MOT and get him to let you know all of the advisories too. I'm sure they can do any work that you don't feel you can do yourself. He can advise on your bearing noises too.
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Yep, Noddy & Junior have been terrific. When I was at their garage pre-Christmas (on that insurance repair) I mentioned to Noddy that I reckon she needs a check-up / diagnostic. Probably best, as I can then work out what I can and cannot do myself. I am very keen to do and learn as much as possible here. ...I’ll start with dynamo to 55amp alternator conversion, as that’s a two wire, conversion bracket, and belt tensioning job I can manage, I reckon. Cheers gents ! |
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Jan 2nd, 2019, 20:42 | #7 |
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If you are replacing the springs/dampers
For full height a set of road rally springs would firm it up but retain ride height. Dampers you could use some basic gas dampers or GAZ adjustable dampers or buy a set of Bilsteins and then send them off to be revalved |
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