Question on Replacement A frames/ Rubber Bushes
06-14-2006, 03:43 AM
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Question on Replacement A frames/ Rubber Bushes
My garage has told me my front bushes are perished and need replacing. I am in the process of getting a second opinion before I authorise the work.
They have quoted me around £500 for new A-frames and fitting.
I came across 'polyurethane bushes' and asked whether these could simply replace the worn rubbers and save me money? He said that to do this the A-frames have to be removed and sent away. Furthermore he says that these Poly bushes squeak after a while and are therefore no good.
Is this info correct?
They have quoted me around £500 for new A-frames and fitting.
I came across 'polyurethane bushes' and asked whether these could simply replace the worn rubbers and save me money? He said that to do this the A-frames have to be removed and sent away. Furthermore he says that these Poly bushes squeak after a while and are therefore no good.
Is this info correct?
06-14-2006, 07:52 AM
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I replaced my front bushings with products from Powerflex, a UK company I think.
The cost for the bushings where £100.
You need to remove the A-frames to do this, that's not hard, the hard part is getting the old bushing out There are an explanation on how to do this in a "Porsche 911 world".
If you search the 964 forum you will find all the information you need.
Since it takes a few hours to do this, the price they have qouted isn't to bad IMHO.
The cost for the bushings where £100.
You need to remove the A-frames to do this, that's not hard, the hard part is getting the old bushing out There are an explanation on how to do this in a "Porsche 911 world".
If you search the 964 forum you will find all the information you need.
Since it takes a few hours to do this, the price they have qouted isn't to bad IMHO.
06-14-2006, 08:59 AM
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Steffan, thanks.
After various discussions, I tend to agree about the price. My guy will replace A-frames with RS version which he reckons is better than original turbo. Ultimately, I think I'd prefer the whole unit replacement rather than the bushes.
After various discussions, I tend to agree about the price. My guy will replace A-frames with RS version which he reckons is better than original turbo. Ultimately, I think I'd prefer the whole unit replacement rather than the bushes.
06-14-2006, 04:04 PM
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Prior to Porsche dropping the price for the Arms, I would have been tempted by the bush replacement. However, I figure OEM will give me piece of mind and won't possibly squeak as the polyurethane bushes might...plus I couldn't look my mechanic in the eye after mentioning that option. His face said it all, it is heresy in his opinion.
06-14-2006, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 911addict
Steffan, thanks.
After various discussions, I tend to agree about the price. My guy will replace A-frames with RS version which he reckons is better than original turbo. Ultimately, I think I'd prefer the whole unit replacement rather than the bushes.
After various discussions, I tend to agree about the price. My guy will replace A-frames with RS version which he reckons is better than original turbo. Ultimately, I think I'd prefer the whole unit replacement rather than the bushes.
I would also have the mechanic to explain why the A-frame to a RS is better, and more importantly what the difference is. Probably nothing strange about this, just very good to know.
Edit:
There seems to be a different (harder) bushing on the RS A-frame.
