Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
I've used the Dunlop branded vee belts and don't rate them - or more accurately, I don't think they're any better than other cheap ones.
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
I have always used SKF bearings and never had a problem with them. 

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Yes, SKF always seems well regarded.mickthemaverick wrote: 12 Jun 2024, 12:39 I have always used SKF bearings and never had a problem with them.![]()
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355700676011
£12.92 inc free postage. A good option if it doesn't last.
Interestingly using the part number quoted in the eBay item:
VKM32104
Autodoc list it (but they don't think it fits the C5) for £7.08 (plus £8.45 P&P unless you wait till you've £140 worth of stuff needed

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
I see that comes with a 2 year/24000 mile warranty, can't be bad for 13 quid!! 

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Quote from me in AUGUST last year viewtopic.php?p=766232#p766232 = gosh time flies and I've put up with that noise a long time!
Nevermind was £7-something.
D'oh! Forgot about this potential warranty claim route!MattBLancs wrote: 21 Aug 2023, 09:29 Quick summary of jobs to do (making a To Do whilst sat in the train)
C5
- swap alternator, suspected as current source (as well as a source of current. But not to be confused with a currant sauce) of a droning noise. Also check tensioner's pulley and hopefully take advantage of claimed 3 year warranty if needed.
Nevermind was £7-something.
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Need to be careful with SKF bearings as there is a Chinese company selling snidey ones with an apparently genuine logo.
Except they tried too hard with that and the logo is visually perfect where SKF's own are not so well engraved.
Except they tried too hard with that and the logo is visually perfect where SKF's own are not so well engraved.
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I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
I expect it would be more likely to yield a genuine product.
Probably a higher price but cheaper than having a breakdown later and having to do it all over again.
I think I would trust Eriks if there is one locally. I have bought bearings for work from them and they have been perfect.
Couldn't say if they would have SKF bearings in the correct dimensions though.
Probably a higher price but cheaper than having a breakdown later and having to do it all over again.
I think I would trust Eriks if there is one locally. I have bought bearings for work from them and they have been perfect.
Couldn't say if they would have SKF bearings in the correct dimensions though.
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Will have to look them out, nearest to me is:
Preston Service Centre
Preston Distribution and Engineering
Visiting address
No 3, Caxton Road
Fulwood
Preston, Lancashire,
PR2 9ZZ
So not far away. From memory there is also "Swan bearings" somewhere near...
... Actually, seems Swan Bearings (formerly of Swan Street Preston according to: https://preston-lancashire.cylex-uk.co. ... 96297.html ) became Eriks in 2017 according to: https://eriks.co.uk/en/about-eriks/Pres ... elocation/ ) and then presumably moved at some point to the address above
Preston Service Centre
Preston Distribution and Engineering
Visiting address
No 3, Caxton Road
Fulwood
Preston, Lancashire,
PR2 9ZZ
So not far away. From memory there is also "Swan bearings" somewhere near...
... Actually, seems Swan Bearings (formerly of Swan Street Preston according to: https://preston-lancashire.cylex-uk.co. ... 96297.html ) became Eriks in 2017 according to: https://eriks.co.uk/en/about-eriks/Pres ... elocation/ ) and then presumably moved at some point to the address above
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Bearings made by Dunlop just doesn't seem right to me!
What next? SKF tyres?
What next? SKF tyres?
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Why not? You can get M & S tyres!

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Not to be confused with S & M tyres!


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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
And a
+1 from me!

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
A company in Ilford is called Golden Tyres (true)......just do not get their Rain tyres, they stink but are a piece of p@@s to fit.
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Not a bad name if they were the patent holder / manufacturer of these:Stickyfinger wrote: 13 Jun 2024, 13:45 A company in Ilford is called Golden Tyres (true)......just do not get their Rain tyres, they stink but are a piece of p@@s to fit.
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