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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Zayd on 26 July 2011, 10:34
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After rather a long time putting it off, I've finally had the rear axle bushes replaced with the upgraded Fabia VRS ones. The ride is now so smooth and composed, I know for sure I'll be keeping this car for the missus.
We've had it nearly 5 years, spent a fair bit maintaining it, but man does it return some pleasant driving. I've driven a lot of other cars in this class, but even for a 11 year old car it is still performing admirably.
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ordered front polybushed bushes will get the vrs rear next :smiley:
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I need my rear bushes replacing also!! :angry: Can you tell me where I can find the Vrs ones mate?
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http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1339
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http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1339
Thanks mate :smiley:
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My next job, got bushes, just need to fit them.
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never done rear bushes before but i like to learn so will be attempting myself :lipsrsealed:
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Haha, good luck, that is all :lipsrsealed:
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rear bushes always go on mk4 + front and rear wipers :lipsrsealed:
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Is there a specific tool needed for taking the old bushes off which is very expensive? :huh:
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Is there a specific tool needed for taking the old bushes off which is very expensive? :huh:
just use an SDS hammer drill on chisel action!... it works a treat!
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Be aware guys, if you are going to put the VRS bushes in the rear, then your Indy will have to make a specific tool to do so. The standard pressing tool will not work with these.
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Well guys... I'v just got home from VW Birmingham.. and as we all said my rear bushes are cracked!!! :sad: And for them to supply and fit they want £366.00 :angry: :angry: :angry: £85.00 an hour labour.... What a JOKE!!! :sad: What am i going to do??
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Find a respectable speacialist and you shouldn't pay more than £180 on labour.
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I'm going to have to i think... I'm not paying what VW want!
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Could always have a go yourself :smiley:
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Well guys... I'v just got home from VW Birmingham.. and as we all said my rear bushes are cracked!!! :sad: And for them to supply and fit they want £366.00 :angry: :angry: :angry: £85.00 an hour labour.... What a JOKE!!! :sad: What am i going to do??
jesusssssssssss man
hookers charge less and ya get satisfaction from it.....not that i know :grin: :rolleyes:
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Could always have a go yourself :smiley:
I will if i can get my hands on the tool that gets the old bushes out. RRP £130 :sad:
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Well guys... I'v just got home from VW Birmingham.. and as we all said my rear bushes are cracked!!! :sad: And for them to supply and fit they want £366.00 :angry: :angry: :angry: £85.00 an hour labour.... What a JOKE!!! :sad: What am i going to do??
jesusssssssssss man
hookers charge less and ya get satisfaction from it.....not that i know :grin: :rolleyes:
:grin: that's what im talking about.. :wink:
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Go to a local vw specialist :smiley:
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I'm on that first thing in the morning :smiley:
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Could always have a go yourself :smiley:
I will if i can get my hands on the tool that gets the old bushes out. RRP £130 :sad:
Hammer and chisel, sure you can borrow some, really does need a beating though!
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Could always have a go yourself :smiley:
I will if i can get my hands on the tool that gets the old bushes out. RRP £130 :sad:
Hammer and chisel, sure you can borrow some, really does need a beating though!
I have a hammer.... But I don't fancy bashing seven bells out on my car! :undecided:
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Pay a fortune for vw to smash the crap out of it for you then
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A local garage said supply the bushes and they will do them for £50. :laugh:
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A local garage said supply the bushes and they will do them for £50. :laugh:
Snap their arm off and get them to do it, they are gunna wish they charged you more afterwards.
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A local garage said supply the bushes and they will do them for £50. :laugh:
Snap their arm off and get them to do it, they are gunna wish they charged you more afterwards.
I'm hunting for some as we speak. :smiley:
Is it a nightmare job mate? :lipsrsealed:
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A local garage said supply the bushes and they will do them for £50. :laugh:
Snap their arm off and get them to do it, they are gunna wish they charged you more afterwards.
I'm hunting for some as we speak. :smiley:
Is it a nightmare job mate?
:lipsrsealed:
mine need doing too, got about as much life left in them as amy winehouse :lipsrsealed: thinking the same question, get arse raped by the garage or end up breaking something else while doing it :D
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Or do what I did, get half way and wish you'd never started but by that time it's too late lol
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FairPlay how long did it take?
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changed mine for vrx few months back £100 for garage to fit them i bought them online
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Or do what I did, get half way and wish you'd never started but by that time it's too late lol
This.
It is a pig of a job and i ended up having to take rear beam off, disconnecting break lines and taking it to my mates garage to use the press (vice would not work however many times we tried).
or end up breaking something else while doing it :D
After disconnecting the rear brake lines to get to the beam, we couldnt bleed the brakes properly, so while i was there and was going to have to bleed whole system, i ended up buying 312mm big brakes and goodridge braided lines.
Bushes, original job, cost £30 delivered.
Brakes, as i was there :rolleyes:, cost £225 + £15 odd brake fluid.
Ended up an expensive experience :laugh: :grin: :shocked: