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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Neilos on 05 January 2005, 17:31

Title: Axle Beam Bushes
Post by: Neilos on 05 January 2005, 17:31

Think its about time I had these replaced, the slightest of bumps in the road produces a major thud from the back passanger side, replaced shocks a while ago, discovered it wasn't those.

Anyone know of anywhere in the south east (I'm in Horsham) thats reasonable to get this done, haven't been quoted by VW but have been quoted by a German Car specialist (GCS Monks Gate, Horsham) around ?230!  Is this reasonable??

Title: Re: Axle Beam Bushes
Post by: Len on 10 January 2005, 21:26

I am told its a PIG of a job! The old bushes have to be heated up and basically bashed out! Brute force and ignorance!

So unless u know anyone that does things cheap on the side then expect to pay around that figure.

Sorry!

Title: Re: Axle Beam Bushes
Post by: Neilos on 11 January 2005, 18:33

G R E A T !!!

Title: Re: Axle Beam Bushes
Post by: bolland on 11 January 2005, 18:58

What kit have you got on the car? is a standard suspension?
When the rear bushes go, the back in will be a bit wobbly  :laugh:

Title: Re: Axle Beam Bushes
Post by: Neilos on 11 January 2005, 20:06

Yeah its standard kit.  They're definitley, definitley knackerd!  The back end is very wobbley!

Title: Re: Axle Beam Bushes
Post by: davero on 11 January 2005, 21:17

i was quoted 70 quid by my local garage(belfast) / not vw but have all equipment, diagnostic ect. Shop around

Mk3 16v