[ROVERNET - UK] P6 Front Suspension

[Paul Smith]

I have seen different caps on them, but the other dimensions are the same.
The thing that changed on 3500s is the mounting bracket, it is Much
stronger/more rigid.

PVS

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Trafton [mailto:v8rover at earthlink.net]
Sent: Thursday, 24 June 2004 2:36 am
To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6 Front Suspension


Ron

Thanks for the info.  I have replaced the steering damper because the old
one was cracked and made a noise when turning.  But I must admit I don't
recall checking the oil level, which I will do now.  I also didn't know it
would cause noise over bumps.  Regarding dampers, there seem to be at least
two designs, both will fit but one is a bit smaller in overall dimensions.
I assume these are all the same internally and have the same damping
constant, etc?

Tom


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Morey" <morey814 at hotmail.com>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 9:26 PM
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6 Front Suspension


> Tom, the steering damper will also cause noise over bumps if it is low on
> oil or worn. It is a very simple device that uses 90W oil to limit
steering
> vibration. If it has sufficient fluid that is clean then it is also
possible
> that the vanes or bushings are worn. If you are unable to locate a good
> steering damper it is possible to disassemble and have the vanes built up
> and machined. It is not as hard as it sounds. Hope this helps.
> Ron.
> >From: "Tom Trafton" <v8rover at earthlink.net>
> >Reply-To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> >To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> >Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6 Front Suspension
> >Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 16:26:35 -0700
> >
> >Hi Paul
> >
> >Yes I would be very much interested in knowing how you used a normal
spring
> >compressor.  I tried two different types but there was insufficient room
to
> >use the compressor.  Send the photos to v8rover at earthlink.net and thanks
in
> >advance for the help.
> >
> >Cheers,
> >
> >Tom
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Paul Smith" <Paul.Smith at auroraenergy.com.au>
> >To: "Rovernet (E-mail)" <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> >Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 3:37 PM
> >Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] P6 Front Suspension
> >
> >
> > > I have removed the springs with normal spring compressors, can supply
> > > pictures of it if you wish.
> > >
> > > PVS
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Tom Trafton" <v8rover at earthlink.net>
> > > To: "RoverNet Mailing List" <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> > > Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 2:05 PM
> > > Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] P6 Front Suspension
> > >
> > >
> > > > I'm not sure that I really have a question but more like looking for
> >some
> > > > thoughts/experience/opinions on the top link assembly for the P6
> > > suspension.
> > > > I managed to rebush all the front suspension links and install new
> >ball
> > > > joints but was unable to remove the springs.  As a result the
original
> > > > bushes are still in place for the top link assembly, as well as the
> >rubber
> > > > cushion and bump stop for the springs themselves.
> > > >
> > > > Now when I drive the car I am feeling/hearing a sort of heavy
> >'clunking'
> > > > noise on occasion from the front end.  The top link bushes are
> >complete
> > > and
> > > > still in place but seem to be cracked.  I am wondering if those old
> >bushes
> > > > could be a source of my problem.  Has anyone had any problems with
> >this
> > > area
> > > > of the front suspension?  What were the symptoms?
> > > >
> > > > Sorry for such a nebulous, rambling query but before I start tearing
> >into
> > > > the hardware, I want to benefit from the accumulated knowledge of
the
> > > > Rovernet world:-)  Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
> > > >
> > > > Tom
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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