Thinking of changing the front 3 on the mk1 C5 H3+
Where is the best place to apart from main dealer for price and quality. Want to also make sure I get supplied the correct ones.
Car feels a little jittery on the front end and want to eliminate the spheres.
Best place to buy spheres?
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waynedance
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Best place to buy spheres?
Volvo S80 D5.........
C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
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C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
Forgive any spelling mistakes, it's the phone not me.
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waynedance
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Re: Best place to buy spheres?
Can push down on the front corners approx 2" and comes back up to rest without noticeable bounce. Can push down on the rear a good 5-6" and comes back to rest.
Does this sound about right?
How do you know if they have worn out without removing them, is there a better test?
Does this sound about right?
How do you know if they have worn out without removing them, is there a better test?
Volvo S80 D5.........
C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
Forgive any spelling mistakes, it's the phone not me.
C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
Forgive any spelling mistakes, it's the phone not me.
Re: Best place to buy spheres?
were are you located as someone on here who knows what it should feel like might have a feel for you ooooh la la misssus
view this link
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view this link
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... 10&t=48428" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards, malcolm.
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
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1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
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Re: Best place to buy spheres?
Live in Barlestone CV13, work in Sileby LE127RS In the Leicester area.
Will take a look at that shop, thank you.
Will take a look at that shop, thank you.
Volvo S80 D5.........
C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
Forgive any spelling mistakes, it's the phone not me.
C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
Forgive any spelling mistakes, it's the phone not me.
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Re: Best place to buy spheres?
Price is £40 each, £264 for full set posted.
Mmmmmm tempting.
Would love to change them but scared something will go wrong.
Need to find a fellow member with experience
tokens me thinks 
Mmmmmm tempting.
Would love to change them but scared something will go wrong.
Need to find a fellow member with experience
tokens me thinks Volvo S80 D5.........
C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
Forgive any spelling mistakes, it's the phone not me.
C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
Forgive any spelling mistakes, it's the phone not me.
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Re: Best place to buy spheres?
Not a difficult job with the right tool. There is a chap on ebay that makes an excellent sphere remover, it clamps on with a bolt or two and doesn't slip so if the spheres are tight you can whack it with a hammer. You need to depressurise the system which is simple, there is a bleed screw on the drivers side of the engine bulkhead, fit a length of plastic pipe, slacken the screw and collect the fluid in a clean container then you can recycle it if you want to, there is a separate bleed nipple for the rear which is quite easy to see, same process. Make sure the seats are clean and screw the replacements in hand tight - job done.
Peter
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