I was having a pre-MOT peeek-a-boo about the rear of the multiwagon today. I noticed that the rubber cap (dunno the term?) above each spring had deteriorated almost to the point of extinction. I know nowt about suspension, so any comments welcome, particularly dealing with-
are they there to stop the spring knocking on underside of car?
are they replaceable?
are they available separate from the springs?
should i replace the springs at the same time - is there an expected spring life?
should i replace all springs (constant "complaining" noises from the front suspension) over ramps, tight corners etc.
Thanks a lot
ps do the exhaust back box rubber mounts become too soft with age? just asking cause i noticed that the edge of the mount bracket is contacting the inside of the upper coil of the spring!! as though the exhaust can now travel sideways far enough to contact the spring! erm , what do you think is happening there, would a new rubber mount stiffen things up again?
cheers cheddar
are they there to stop the spring knocking on underside of car?
are they replaceable?
are they available separate from the springs?
should i replace the springs at the same time - is there an expected spring life?
should i replace all springs (constant "complaining" noises from the front suspension) over ramps, tight corners etc.
Thanks a lot
ps do the exhaust back box rubber mounts become too soft with age? just asking cause i noticed that the edge of the mount bracket is contacting the inside of the upper coil of the spring!! as though the exhaust can now travel sideways far enough to contact the spring! erm , what do you think is happening there, would a new rubber mount stiffen things up again?
cheers cheddar