Nice to hear a success story, I'm surprised that the sphere was that loose, I would think it must have been off recently. That's a good tool that chap makes, wish I had got one for the XMs, it would have made the job a lot easier.
Peter
2004 2.0l HDI C5 Estate VTR suspension Help please
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Re: 2004 2.0l HDI C5 Estate VTR suspension Help please
Sorry about that, it told me it hadn't gone - again.
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Peter, forgot to mention that I'd already cracked them loose.Peter.N. wrote:Nice to hear a success story, I'm surprised that the sphere was that loose, I would think it must have been off recently. That's a good tool that chap makes, wish I had got one for the XMs, it would have made the job a lot easier.
Peter
I had a bit of a faff as I've loaned out my large ramps, meaning I had to use axle stands and jacks for the rear spheres. All in all I think it went easier than changing spheres on my previous Xantia's.The LDS fluid looked nice and clean although I didnt reuse any of the fluid lost during the sphere change. We'll see how long the GSF spheres last, are these constructed differently than the Lizarte ones?
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I am seriously considering changing all 6 of mine and after reading your post it gas given me more confidence. I was looking at getting them from the sphereshop.
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C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
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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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Wayne,waynedance wrote:I am seriously considering changing all 6 of mine and after reading your post it gas given me more confidence. I was looking at getting them from the sphereshop.
It's not a nightmare job to be honest I'd go for it if I were you.
The spheres from sphereshop sound to be very good also.
Sorry I didnt take any photos however it was dark when I completed the job last night....
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Howie
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2006 Fiat Idea Dynamic 1.3 Multijet
2010 Renault Laguna Dynamique tom tom 2.0 DCI 130
C5 VTR 2l 8v HDI Estate 112000 miles gone
Kia Rio 2007 1.5 CRDI 62,000 miles gone
2001 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 170,000 miles gone
1999 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 151,000 miles gone
2006 Fiat Idea Dynamic 1.3 Multijet
2010 Renault Laguna Dynamique tom tom 2.0 DCI 130
C5 VTR 2l 8v HDI Estate 112000 miles gone
Kia Rio 2007 1.5 CRDI 62,000 miles gone
2001 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 170,000 miles gone
1999 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 151,000 miles gone
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luckily I have access to a ramp as work at garage so makes it easier. Will make a decision next week and order all 6 and the tool!!!
The car feels jittery over the slightest imperfections in the road so this is what's making thinking of changing them. Its feels like the wheel has a flat spot in but is has not, on the bounce test the front does push down a few inches or so and bounces back to normal.
The car feels jittery over the slightest imperfections in the road so this is what's making thinking of changing them. Its feels like the wheel has a flat spot in but is has not, on the bounce test the front does push down a few inches or so and bounces back to normal.
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.