Bushes

[Caz]

At MOT time last year I got a warning on both off side and near side lower (rear) suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement... Do you think they will need doing this year? Its done about 8000miles

Ta

Caz

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

More than likely, but do MOT first !

[Steveg3por]

According to my MOT tester deterioration is not a failure providing there is minimal up and down movement, sideways is not really counted unless severe. hope this is helpful

[Caz]

If I dont do them though it'll fail wont it if they need doing.. wasnt sure if its something that gets worse with wear or over time?

[Steveg3por]

Hi, They do get worse over time but how much is very debatable, the parts are cheap the labour is not. But its a life that you may be risking one day. I am meticulous and I am still here at nearly 67 years old and still a Beemer fan.....

[stebaz47]

i would get them done one less thing to worry about

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

I agree, especially if you intend to keep her ;)

[kirby williams]

next on my list is polly bushing mine just waitin for the cash fariy to leave sum under my pillow

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Not as expensive as you think !!

[kirby williams]

£230 not expensive lol yeh right

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POWERFLEX-FULL-SUSPENSION-BUSHES-KIT-BMW-E36-3-SERIES-/230546336302?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35ada1ea2e

[Caz]

Thanks for the replies.. think I will just get them done, been thinking about changing the car but I could just buy a whole new load of probs so will stick with the beemer for now

[Dave328i]

Caz, poly bushes are worth a thought, the rear arm body mount bushes cost me £40 from powerflex and though a swine to get the old bushes out, the poly's went in perfectly. And of course they will last forever....

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

£230 not expensive lol yeh right

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item35ada1ea2e

Not so bad in my opinion... A FULL SET of standard ones from BMW would hit you for £130+, Poly's last three-times longer...

Would stiffen the ride a touch too.

[Caz]

Well £209 later and I've had them done! Just the standard bushes, didnt have time to sort poly ones out.. I hope it passes the MOT tomorrow, or my flexible friend will be well and truly flexed!!

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

It'll fly thru.... Money well spent I think ;)

[Caz]

Thanks Dabs.. will report back later :)

[Caz]

£35 later and woohoo it passed :) No advisories even,

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Excellent, roll-on next MOT pass eh?

[Caz]

Not for another 12 months Dabs!! Do the rules change soon where by I'll have to sort the airbag light by next one?

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Depends how nice your local garage bloke is ;)