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Jan 21st, 2021, 16:34 | #1 |
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Rear axle snapped!
Just had a call from the garage after it went in this morning to investigate noise from the passenger side going over bumps etc..
They've called me back to say err... the rear axle is snapped and it's unsafe to drive! I believe it's the torsion bar itself I've been advised to see if I can source a 2nd hand rear axle that they could fit.. what do people think is the best plan of action here? Would any S70/V70/C70 do the job or are they specific to the C70? The car is fine in every other way, everything works except the aircon and I enjoy driving it - but I have 2 other cars and 2 motorbikes I can use so it's not essential in that regard. Thoughts about the labour cost involved fitting a rear axle too? Is this going to be a crazy expensive job? Thanks.
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Jan 21st, 2021, 16:42 | #2 |
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First off, unbelievable and sorry for the predicament you find yourself in.
To answer your questions: I would be down at the garage to find out exactly what has broken - there are so many separate components it could be anything. Most probably it could just be a bush that has collapsed. Once you have determined what is wrong you can source a second hand part or new as appropriate. The garage will be able to estimate the costs as they are standing there looking at it so no excuse not to. Hope you get it sorted.
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I have tomorrow afternoon off work so I might ask if I can go down there and take a look myself.
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Jan 21st, 2021, 17:44 | #4 |
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Any chance you could get a photo of the damaged part, someone here may be able to give advice
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Jan 21st, 2021, 18:15 | #5 |
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I'll try and get down there tomorrow.
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Jan 22nd, 2021, 03:16 | #6 |
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The C70 delta link system is wider than v/s70/850s
The entire thing isn't that difficult to remove as a complete unit but it depends on what you are buying! If you start adding the removal and replacement of all the wheel hubs and braking system it will start adding up. It also makes sense to start considering delta link bushes at the same time and then a full alignment. I am also somewhat intrigued as to what has broken as the trailing arms are fairly sturdy units!
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