Front Springs

[Iceman]

Just popped into my local garage to collected my car after getting the n/s/f coil spring replaced that snapped on Monday, only to move the car 2 foot with a grinding noise from the o/s/f, my my what a surprise the other sides snapped....................not bad really P Reg, 50,000m both frt springs in one sitting

the built in 406 self destruct mode is now armed...........hope not

*Self destruct - Part 2*
Just had the rear box drop, so back into the garage for two bits of pipe, I hope this is it now

[adam03031980]

I think mines just cursed its been hit 3 times this year and the spring has snapped

[Gary406]

that has to be a bad garage,

any1 knows you change both sides at the same time

why on earth wud they only do 1 side ??

[Gary406]

the springs on 406s are common for snappin,, especially in the winter months,

both mine went overnight parked up last winter, luckely no other damage was caused but usually it busts the cv boots and can damage the brake pipes

[Archangel]

just lost my springs over xmas , yes the cv boot does go .yes am looking to do both myself , got springs (made in Sweden would you believe )
compressor for springs , just need compatible weather .
Any tips or useful info ????

[kemik007]

Unbelievable same thing has just happened to mine

Parked up over xmas with a glowplug problem repalaced the plugs with bosch ones stated the car and backed off the drive with a grinding noise and drove back on
threw the keys back on the rack!!!

can you recommend a supplier and parts list & how hard to do?

Steve

[Gary406]

just lost my springs over xmas , yes the cv boot does go .yes am looking to do both myself , got springs (made in Sweden would you believe )
compressor for springs , just need compatible weather .
Any tips or useful info ????

the only main tip i have for you is

be very very carefull with the compressors // a friend of mine knocked 2 of his teeth out 2 years ago changing springs with compressors ,
it twanged off and hit him in his mouth ,

always keep your face well back as far as you can

[Gary406]

and to be honest it is very very hard changing 406 springs with compressors, they are quite large springs

best left to a professional in my opinion

[plod]

If you can borrow a hydraulic spring compressor I highly recommend it
Made the job a pleasure on mine, and cut the time down considerably, plus is SO much safer

[Gary406]

yah a lad i know used a proper clarke hydrolic think to change mine

[Archangel]

Unbelievable same thing has just happened to mine

Parked up over xmas with a glowplug problem repalaced the plugs with bosch ones stated the car and backed off the drive with a grinding noise and drove back on
threw the keys back on the rack!!!

can you recommend a supplier and parts list & how hard to do?

Steve

where did you get Bosch glowplugs ? no-one by mean seems to have them yet the duratherms are reckoned to be the dogs

parts2clear on ebay was where I got springs for my 1997 1.9TD estate (made in Sweden ) quick delivery as well

[Iceman]

that has to be a bad garage,

any1 knows you change both sides at the same time

why on earth wud they only do 1 side ??

In fareness to them the cheap arse'd owner only wanted the one done, still you live and learn....

[Iceman]

Unbelievable same thing has just happened to mine

Parked up over xmas with a glowplug problem repalaced the plugs with bosch ones stated the car and backed off the drive with a grinding noise and drove back on
threw the keys back on the rack!!!

can you recommend a supplier and parts list & how hard to do?

Steve

where did you get Bosch glowplugs ? no-one by mean seems to have them yet the duratherms are reckoned to be the dogs

parts2clear on ebay was where I got springs for my 1997 1.9TD estate (made in Sweden ) quick delivery as well

Thought 'BERU' glowplugs were supposed to be the dogs for the old XUD 1.9 TD. tempted to do my plugs (no problems just age of car)
http://www.hallselectrical.com/gn013-he ... 3_1625.htm

[Chris]

I just came back from a week's holiday over Christmas last night and had left my 406 HDI 90 Estate in the airport car lark.

I set off out of the car park late in the evening and very shortly heard a clunking/rubbing sound and the car ground to a halt.

Called out the AA and he took of the nearside front wheel, to reveal a right dogs-breakfast. The spring totally destroyed etc, as well at the drive shaft boot.

Of all the times this could have happened - 1st day back at work today etc.

Being 200 miles from home and not having full relay cover the AA guy towed my sorry vehicle to a local garage. I spoke to the garage owner 1st thing this morning and explained why the was a strange vehicle in his car park.

He's going to get it sorted this week and I asked him to replace both sides while he's at it.

Assuming this guy is reasonable, what might I expect to pay for this job ? Unfortunately he knows very well that I can't really take it elsewhere, as I'm now at the other end of the country in a hire car.

Oh, and get this. I had to fork out for a hotel last night, as I couldn't get the family home. We got a hire car this morning and having driven about 3 miles, a taxi rammed me from behind, while I was stopped at a red light. Back end of hire car destroyed; back to hire car company with tail between legs.

I look forward to consigning the last 24 hours to history.

Happy new year all.

[Gary406]

well at least you shall look forward to a whip lash claim mate after all that bad luck

the springs job should be about £100 per side maximum maybe a bit less (but take into account the broken cv boot)

did you go to the hospital after you got hit from behind ? make sure you go so its recorded for your claim mate

sure whiplash pays £2000 these days (per person)