New powerflex arb bush SPLIT!

[ross-lakin]

hi all ,

so basically 2 weeks ago i fitted a 2nd hand gearbox (from renparts) and also a new clutch (valeo) , obvs i had to drop the subframe to do this , so while i was there i got some powerflex arb bush's (euro car parts) i fitted these while the sub frame was off the car , about a week ago i developed a knocking noise , got under car made sure all bolts were tight , it was still there .

today i thought i would get it all jacked up, wheels off etc , it looks like the ball joint is knackered and is probably whats causing the knocking , but while investigating i found this:


the outer arb bush has split , Could this cause any problems ? could this be playing a part in the knocking im getting ?

all advice welcome

thanks

 

[MarcB]

Contact Euro Car Parts and get a replacement set / bush and while you are doing that sent an e-mail to poweflex also with pictures of the part and the invoice details of where and when you bought it from.

 

[JackJack]

Id be tempted to go straight to Powerflex, I've heard they are very good with sending out spares or replacements.

 

[Keith185]

Mines done the same, took a while for me to find out what the cause of the knocking was.

Not sure where I stand as I bought them 2-3 years ago but were only fitted 2-3 months ago.

 

[Jon.G]

Interesting, I've got a knocking from the passenger side and it only really started after I fitted ARB Bushes.

Gonna have to check mine, or get Birchdown too

 

[Keith185]

Interesting, I've got a knocking from the passenger side and it only really started after I fitted ARB Bushes.

Gonna have to check mine, or get Birchdown too

Try some copper grease spray 1st on them Jon, that's quietened mine a lot.

 

[Jon.G]

I'm not sure if its that, I've checked everything on that corner more times than I care to remember.

 

[DaveDreads]

That's slightly concerning, i'm just about to order some of these for my arb.

 

[Jon.G]

Try some copper grease spray 1st on them Jon, that's quietened mine a lot.

Just tried that, doesn't seem to make any difference. Guess its a job for Birchdown to sort next week.

 

[ross-lakin]

My problem was the ball joint replaced that and knocking had gone , but still gonna get the bush replaced

 

[Keith185]

My problem was the ball joint replaced that and knocking had gone , but still gonna get the bush replaced

Just had look at their site and they all have a lifetime warranty, details everything you need to do when contacting them. Will send over an email with photo and see what comes of it.

Worst case is that you spend £10 for a new pair.

 

[Mr R.]

Just bought these for mine along with the inners, good to know that they have a life time warranty though.

 

[Keith185]

Got onto Powerflex. Following back and forth email conv. asking me to check dimmensions etc got a set of replacment bushes. Amazingly helpful and knowledgable.

 

[Fred@BTM]

check you were supplied the right size as some companies sell the 22mm ones are claim they fit fine, bearing in mind its a 23mm bar LOL!

 

[Keith185]

check you were supplied the right size as some companies sell the 22mm ones are claim they fit fine, bearing in mind its a 23mm bar LOL!

Saw your comment about that in another post Fred and checked the receipt. All I'll say now is that I now have a pair of 23mm ones

 

[Fred@BTM]

that should read "and claim they fit fine"

did you magically get yours replaced?

 

[Keith185]

that should read "and claim they fit fine"

did you magically get yours replaced?

Went direct to powerflex for replcment instead of the original supplier