Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
Location: Grampian, Scotland
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Does the air suspension also use shock absorbers as in conventional spring vehicles? I ask because, my HSE is making a strange "thump" noise over eg speed bumps, pot holes etc that it did not do previously and which in a non-air suspension vehicle I would have put down to failed shockers, although various suspension bushes/steering parts were changed at the recent service so I would have thought any issue would have been picked up by the garage! Any thoughts?
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 5th Jan 2008 8:57 pm |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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Yes is the answer! Googsy
2008 HSE TDV8
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
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| 5th Jan 2008 8:59 pm |
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Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
Location: Grampian, Scotland
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Not a great surprise if the garage failed to notice a shock absorber issue  However, any pointers as to how to check/test the shockers & what symptoms would clearly show they were at fault?
Thanks
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| 5th Jan 2008 9:16 pm |
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Gareth
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How many miles has she got and what bushes did they replace?
Mine had a similar heavy knock, which also happened when the brakes were applied sharply. New front lower wishbones cured it.
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| 5th Jan 2008 9:21 pm |
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Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
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Gareth wrote:How many miles has she got and what bushes did they replace?
Mine had a similar heavy knock, which also happened when the brakes were applied sharply. New front lower wishbones cured it.
Only 28k - will have to look out the service receipt for the details (just glad I have taken out the extended warranty  )
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| 5th Jan 2008 9:26 pm |
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Gareth
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Mine was 72k when the work was done. I would be very surprised at worn shockers after only 28k.
Mine goes off-road, and tows a heavy caravan and the shockers are still perfect.
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| 5th Jan 2008 9:35 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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ARB bushes more than likely. Have them checked.
Also the ARB stirrups could need replacing.
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| 5th Jan 2008 11:05 pm |
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norto
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ARB bushes 
Does that stand for anti roll bar
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| 5th Jan 2008 11:57 pm |
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Gareth
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| 5th Jan 2008 11:59 pm |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
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If they let go uot of warranty, they shouldnt
be too expensive or difficult to replace.
Are they going on both ends or just the front
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| 6th Jan 2008 12:03 am |
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Gareth
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I have had both front and rears done. I don't think they are expensive. The mechanic that did mine said its a little fiddly to get at the bolts.
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| 6th Jan 2008 12:07 am |
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simon
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I've had both done too. Rear stirrups and bushes at around 52K miles and fronts recently at 80K miles.
Front ones were a problem as the bolts had seized and required drilling out.
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| 6th Jan 2008 12:12 am |
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AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
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 I see you're sleeping in the Park, now Gareth - was it something you said? 2006 D3 finally swapped for a 2016 D4 Graphite in Graphite grey. No mods
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| 6th Jan 2008 12:13 am |
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norto
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Ta
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| 6th Jan 2008 12:26 am |
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Gareth
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Yep, I got lost walking home from the pub 
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| 6th Jan 2008 12:31 am |
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