Xantia Failed Katsastus (Finnish for MOT)

Ref · Post by **Ref** » 06 Jul 2011, 16:25

and the reason was the lower control arm bushes and sway bar lock ( not sure about the name in english) i was mentally prepared for fail as i know the rear arm bearing is shot but strangely the guy ignored it

please guys help me on how to fix those, Thanks

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 06 Jul 2011, 19:33

it is possible to fit new bush's to the lower arm, but it is quicker to fit a complete new arm,

i think you mean the anti roll bar drop link/s,

both jobs are not too bad realy,

regards malcolm

Ref · Post by **Ref** » 07 Jul 2011, 14:25

citronut wrote:it is possible to fit new bush's to the lower arm, but it is quicker to fit a complete new arm,

i think you mean the anti roll bar drop link/s,

both jobs are not too bad realy,

regards malcolm

Thanks Malcolm,
The bush costs here 18€ while the whole arm is 110€ so the bush sounds good even if it's gonna take more time.
i'm not sure about the other part is the swinging bar is the same as anti roll bar?! sorry but i have to get through 4 languages to get to the right part

VertVega · Post by **VertVega** » 07 Jul 2011, 18:05

I hope this pic will help to identify the parts,

(Car breakers option?)

Anti roll bar drop link is either upside down "L" form or "Z" form depending on MK1 or MK2.

PS: Check PM

Edited: 11.7.2011 Edited above diagram by adding component pictures.

Ref · Post by **Ref** » 07 Jul 2011, 22:19

I know now that number 15 is one of them as for the drop link still not sure, car breakers is an option i'll give it a try.

@VV PM replied.
Thanks

VertVega · Post by **VertVega** » 07 Jul 2011, 22:47

Ref wrote:... as for the drop link still not sure, ...

Drop link pics. (Drop link is not a car breaker option

)

My choice would be Lemförder (German) if you want them to serve for many years.

lukkis · Post by **lukkis** » 08 Jul 2011, 07:01

For the drop link (or dog bone), other option is original part. I have many times wondered how can an original part be cheaper than an aftermarket one

The dog bone is very easy to change, just use an angle grinder to cut the old one away at the nut as they usually are quite corroded...

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 08 Jul 2011, 07:47

lukkis wrote:For the drop link (or dog bone),

on this forum the hight corector nylon link is refered to as a doggy bone, so calling a drop link the same might cause confusion

regards malcolm

Ref · Post by **Ref** » 08 Jul 2011, 12:24

The other part is the anti roll bar bush,there are 2 sizes 22mm and 23mm wich one would fit in mk1 xant?

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 08 Jul 2011, 12:54

its more common for the drop links to fail than the bush's,

but still if you send me the last 8 digits of your chassis/VIN No. i will check which size bush's fit your car,

regards malcolm

Ref · Post by **Ref** » 08 Jul 2011, 14:01

citronut wrote:its more common for the drop links to fail than the bush's,

but still if you send me the last 8 digits of your chassis/VIN No. i will check which size bush's fit your car,

regards malcolm

The check list mentioned just the Bush

i checked with the nearest store they don't have the 22mm they just have the 23mm i bought it anyway but it would better to know thee correct size.
Thanks

PS: you have PM

VertVega · Post by **VertVega** » 08 Jul 2011, 18:47

Ref wrote:The other part is the anti roll bar bush,there are 2 sizes 22mm and 23mm wich one would fit in mk1 xant?

Usually Estate models have the thicker option

but not 100 % sure which one you need.

I have copied parts pics in one pic. As far as I understood you need the item
# 15 (upper two parts in below pic). Both right and left side?
Also drop link but you already know how it looks like

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citronut · Post by **citronut** » 08 Jul 2011, 18:53

the start of this thread you say "lower control arm bushes and sway bar lock"

the bush mentioned here is the suspension arm and almost cerytainly No. 15 in the drawing above, which we call the P bush,

not sure what they are calling the sway bar lock, but the usual part that fails is the dop link No. 3 in the first drawing,

here is price and part No. for a drop link and an anti roll bar (sway bar) bush which is to fit a 22mm sway bar,

this is what comes up useing chassis/VIN No.

regards malcolm

Ref · Post by **Ref** » 08 Jul 2011, 20:16

i know that i need the lower control arm bush but the confusion was about the other one since i live here and i don't speak finnish so the names translates funny, i will jack up the car tomorrow and have a look to make sure is it the stabilizer bush or the drop link.
Thank you guys for the help i will let you know when i know tomorrow

Ref · Post by **Ref** » 09 Jul 2011, 14:29

Ok here are the parts that needed to be changed..
Nothing was wrong with the drop link!

It was done in 30 minutes