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Title: Rear torsion bar knocking - are there replaceable bushes?
Post by: JonGolf on 01 September 2014, 14:03

Hi,

I've got a mk4 GTTDI130. Totally standard.

There's a massive knocking coming from the rear beam, usually when going over speed humps and potholes. I've recently replaced the shockers, and springs are sound. The trailing arm bushes are shot and definitely need replacing, but when i've been inspecting it the banging appears to come from inside the rear beam.

Just trying to get an idea of what to expect when I drop the beam off - the haynes manual says that the torsion bar is an integral part of the rear beam and can't be replaced/maintained, but from underneath I can see a couple of bolts in the centre of the beam, which says to me you can get at something in there...

Has anyone experienced this type of prob before and tackled it? I'm guessing there must be some bushes in there, but my car parts place hasn't been very helpful at coming up with suggestions.

Grateful of any advice.
Thanks
Jon

Title: Re: Rear torsion bar knocking - are there replaceable bushes?
Post by: Adam on 02 September 2014, 17:33

Hi Jon,

No doubt it will just be the rear beam bushes.

There is nothing the replace on the insure of the rear beam.

Ta

Title: Re: Rear torsion bar knocking - are there replaceable bushes?
Post by: Rhyso on 02 September 2014, 21:48

Get Fabia vRS bushes. Much better and cheaper  :smiley:

Well they used to be cheaper.....

Title: Re: Rear torsion bar knocking - are there replaceable bushes?
Post by: JonGolf on 03 September 2014, 07:38

Thanks fellas, i'll swop them out and hopefully that'll cure it.

Cheers
Jon

Title: Re: Rear torsion bar knocking - are there replaceable bushes?
Post by: andy68 on 04 September 2014, 22:46

Fabia VRS bushes still cheaper, part number 6Q0 501 541E or from ECP 610780015.   
Superpro or Powerflex dearer but easier to fit.

Title: Re: Rear torsion bar knocking - are there replaceable bushes?
Post by: boneybradley on 18 September 2014, 21:18

Genuine Fabia vRS bushes are £43 a pair (febi are not much cheaper £36 for correct vRS type)