Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide

Lesb · 18-04-2008, 14:59

very good guide on replacement bushes for the fabia, just one question I have just phoned powerflex and they say that the part numbers quoted on here are for 02-05 models
I have a 01 model fabia 1.9sdi, doe's anybody know if these newer parts will fit my model
same question about the cupra console bush

just found this site after a google search, very good info

cheers

les.

ninjajebus · 18-04-2008, 15:47

The cupra ones will fit fine. I've also got an 01 SDI, I got them fitted a month ago.

Rustle · 18-04-2008, 15:51

Done my bushes using this guide, got the tools made up as per the instructions in this post & they worked a treat. Alot of people say this job is beyond them, personaly I found the whole process not too bad just as long as you take your time & a methodical approach.

Cant help you on that one Lesb, but I did think that they were all the same under the skin irrespective of year apart from the Mk2 model.

Lesb · 19-04-2008, 14:53

Thanks for your help guys, all parts ordered today.

cheers,
Les.

Just to let you all know this oil burner runs on 100% home brewed Bio-Diesel

no power loss, very clean Low exhaust emissions at its Mot.

unlike my wife's MG-ZR 2.0TDI, it hates the stuff.

VeeKar · 27-04-2008, 22:16

Finally got round to doing this at the weekend, thanks to this guide it all went relatively hassle free

I would say definiteley get a high tensile bolt for the cupra bush pulling in tool cos all I had was some studding from screw-fix. A pack of 5 studs and bolts which I managed to bend, thread and shear

I would reccomend Basil's washing up liquid as this seemed to be way more juicy than any grease I tried (my parts man had not heard of any fitting compound)
Only driven a short way but it feels much more precise thru' the corners, more stable on the brakes (312's fitted) and less knocky on the bumps

Thanks to everyone who contributed towards this guide its the most hardest work I've done on a car, ever, but was worth it.
Briskoda rules

rum4mo · 21-05-2008, 20:52

Just so that the original guide can quote the part number of the "vw special lubricating grease" - the stuff is called "Assembly lubricating oil" and its VAG part number is G 294 421 A1 - this is for a 100ml small bottle.

UWO · 22-05-2008, 11:38

I spoke to a Seat mechanic and he said that they never use any grease when replacing these bushes

Is it necessary to use it?

rum4mo · 22-05-2008, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by UWO

I spoke to a Seat mechanic and he said that they never use any grease when replacing these bushes

Is it necessary to use it?

Well it was a Seat garage that I was buying the Cupra bushes from and the parts guy said " I suppose you will want the fitting lubricant as well" so I just said "yes". What you need to consider is that the Cupra bush has an aluminium "outer skin" so when you try pressing that into an aluminium TCA you will end up damaging and "jamming" one part to the other unless you use some form of lubricant. When fitting the standard bush that has a nylon "outer skin" this problem will not occur. Its just normal engineering practise when fitting aluminium into aluminium - but doing that is never a "good" idea.

jacko203 · 21-07-2008, 10:53

Quick couple of questions;

I need to replace the (front arm) rear bushes as they're shot. My car's a 1.4 16v, and I'm tempted to just get replacement bushes as supposed to the cupra ones; seeing as the suspension's pretty soft anyway, I personally doubt I'll gain any benefit from cupra bushes - any comments?

Also, do you think it's worth replacing the front bushes at the same time if I use standard fabia rear bushes?

Finally, is there anyone near Manchester with the spacers made up already that I could borrow off them?

Cheers
Rob

symonevans · 21-07-2008, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacko203

Quick couple of questions;

I need to replace the (front arm) rear bushes as they're shot. My car's a 1.4 16v, and I'm tempted to just get replacement bushes as supposed to the cupra ones; seeing as the suspension's pretty soft anyway, I personally doubt I'll gain any benefit from cupra bushes - any comments?

Also, do you think it's worth replacing the front bushes at the same time if I use standard fabia rear bushes?

Finally, is there anyone near Manchester with the spacers made up already that I could borrow off them?

Cheers
Rob

Haha, I had a nightmare with mine yesterday. Ended up doing only the o/s and boy do I notice the difference with the standard softer bush. It dives and pulls to the left

vrsfab · 21-07-2008, 12:01

I would still go for the Cupra bushes just from the longevity aspect although standard ones will be much easier to fit.

If the front bushes look ok I would leave them alone.

I have a set of washers for pulling in the new bushes but I am in Nottingham, although I do get as far a Matlock Bath quite regularly for a bag of chips.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacko203

Quick couple of questions;

I need to replace the (front arm) rear bushes as they're shot. My car's a 1.4 16v, and I'm tempted to just get replacement bushes as supposed to the cupra ones; seeing as the suspension's pretty soft anyway, I personally doubt I'll gain any benefit from cupra bushes - any comments?

Also, do you think it's worth replacing the front bushes at the same time if I use standard fabia rear bushes?

Finally, is there anyone near Manchester with the spacers made up already that I could borrow off them?

Cheers
Rob

rum4mo · 21-07-2008, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by vrsfab

I would still go for the Cupra bushes just from the longevity aspect.

If the front bushes look ok I would leave them alone.

I'll second that most definately!! and the extra bonus is the improved feel to the car.

jacko203 · 22-07-2008, 13:42

OK, I'll probably go that way. The front bushes look OK from what I can see of them without the console off, but what's frequency of failure on these? If they do fail, I'm tempted to replace them whilst the arm's off.

vrsfab: cheers for the offer, actually got family in Bakewell so could get to Matlock easily, but I'll prob just get the bits made in Manchester.

Cheers
Rob

symonevans · 22-07-2008, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacko203

OK, I'll probably go that way. The front bushes look OK from what I can see of them without the console off, but what's frequency of failure on these? If they do fail, I'm tempted to replace them whilst the arm's off.

vrsfab: cheers for the offer, actually got family in Bakewell so could get to Matlock easily, but I'll prob just get the bits made in Manchester.

Cheers
Rob

Get 2 pieces of metal, quite thick. Drill 2 holes and hey presto, these are your press's. Bolt in between with a washer on each end. They dont have to be round. Just shape them with a grinder. All I did was take the corners off so they didnt hit the console units

Lummox · 10-08-2008, 18:43

A point worth making. You cant adjust camber/castor on these bolts, there is no movement on them as the bolt holes are slotted being the same diameter as the bolt.

tony8834 · 11-08-2008, 10:45

Just doing the console bushes on my SEAT Ibiza. Problem is finding anyone around here (rotherham) who can knock up the refitting spacers!

As it seems quite a few of you have these sorted, would anyone fancy either selling them on to me or loaning?? I drive my truck south every evening so a meet up at services could be possible or I could wiz over to you on my Bike (need the bits urgent)!

vrsfab · 11-08-2008, 11:37

You're welcome to borrow my set. You can collect from my workplace.
We are 5 mins from M1 J27.

Drop me a pm if you are interested

claytarget_god · 11-08-2008, 13:47

sticking with this, I am looking at doing my octavia, is it basically the same?

vrsfab · 11-08-2008, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by claytarget_god

sticking with this, I am looking at doing my octavia, is it basically the same?

The Octy is a different chassis to the Fabia and I think the bushes are in a different orientation, an easier job IIRC.

tony8834 · 11-08-2008, 15:31

Many thanks for that offer. Just completed nearside, ended up taking the whole bush casing out (only 6 bolts) and used a vice. The thing was so tight, cant imagine it going in with the bolt and spacers!!!
Just the offside to do now. Thanks again for the speedy reply.

18-04-2008, 14:59	#21
Lesb Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide very good guide on replacement bushes for the fabia, just one question I have just phoned powerflex and they say that the part numbers quoted on here are for 02-05 models I have a 01 model fabia 1.9sdi, doe's anybody know if these newer parts will fit my model same question about the cupra console bush just found this site after a google search, very good info cheers les.

18-04-2008, 15:47	#22
ninjajebus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 27 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide The cupra ones will fit fine. I've also got an 01 SDI, I got them fitted a month ago.

18-04-2008, 15:51	#23
Rustle Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide Done my bushes using this guide, got the tools made up as per the instructions in this post & they worked a treat. Alot of people say this job is beyond them, personaly I found the whole process not too bad just as long as you take your time & a methodical approach. Cant help you on that one Lesb, but I did think that they were all the same under the skin irrespective of year apart from the Mk2 model.

19-04-2008, 14:53	#24
Lesb Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide Thanks for your help guys, all parts ordered today. cheers, Les. Just to let you all know this oil burner runs on 100% home brewed Bio-Diesel no power loss, very clean Low exhaust emissions at its Mot. unlike my wife's MG-ZR 2.0TDI, it hates the stuff.

27-04-2008, 22:16	#25
VeeKar Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: derbyshire Posts: 324 Thanks: 38 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide Finally got round to doing this at the weekend, thanks to this guide it all went relatively hassle free I would say definiteley get a high tensile bolt for the cupra bush pulling in tool cos all I had was some studding from screw-fix. A pack of 5 studs and bolts which I managed to bend, thread and shear I would reccomend Basil's washing up liquid as this seemed to be way more juicy than any grease I tried (my parts man had not heard of any fitting compound) Only driven a short way but it feels much more precise thru' the corners, more stable on the brakes (312's fitted) and less knocky on the bumps Thanks to everyone who contributed towards this guide its the most hardest work I've done on a car, ever, but was worth it. Briskoda rules

21-05-2008, 20:52	#26
rum4mo Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 580 Thanks: 1 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide Just so that the original guide can quote the part number of the "vw special lubricating grease" - the stuff is called "Assembly lubricating oil" and its VAG part number is G 294 421 A1 - this is for a 100ml small bottle.

22-05-2008, 11:38	#27
UWO Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Slovenia Posts: 133 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide I spoke to a Seat mechanic and he said that they never use any grease when replacing these bushes Is it necessary to use it?

21-07-2008, 10:53	#29
jacko203 Dirty Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 156 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide Quick couple of questions; I need to replace the (front arm) rear bushes as they're shot. My car's a 1.4 16v, and I'm tempted to just get replacement bushes as supposed to the cupra ones; seeing as the suspension's pretty soft anyway, I personally doubt I'll gain any benefit from cupra bushes - any comments? Also, do you think it's worth replacing the front bushes at the same time if I use standard fabia rear bushes? Finally, is there anyone near Manchester with the spacers made up already that I could borrow off them? Cheers Rob

22-07-2008, 13:42	#33
jacko203 Dirty Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 156 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide OK, I'll probably go that way. The front bushes look OK from what I can see of them without the console off, but what's frequency of failure on these? If they do fail, I'm tempted to replace them whilst the arm's off. vrsfab: cheers for the offer, actually got family in Bakewell so could get to Matlock easily, but I'll prob just get the bits made in Manchester. Cheers Rob

10-08-2008, 18:43	#35
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,316 Thanks: 18 Thanked 558 Times in 488 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide A point worth making. You cant adjust camber/castor on these bolts, there is no movement on them as the bolt holes are slotted being the same diameter as the bolt. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

11-08-2008, 10:45	#36
tony8834 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide Just doing the console bushes on my SEAT Ibiza. Problem is finding anyone around here (rotherham) who can knock up the refitting spacers! As it seems quite a few of you have these sorted, would anyone fancy either selling them on to me or loaning?? I drive my truck south every evening so a meet up at services could be possible or I could wiz over to you on my Bike (need the bits urgent)!

11-08-2008, 11:37	#37
vrsfab Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Notts Posts: 775 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide You're welcome to borrow my set. You can collect from my workplace. We are 5 mins from M1 J27. Drop me a pm if you are interested __________________ Rich - Black Magic Fabia vRS

11-08-2008, 13:47	#38
claytarget_god Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 550 Thanks: 56 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide sticking with this, I am looking at doing my octavia, is it basically the same? __________________ Done: PowerFlex Dogbone Bushes, Forge FMIC,CAI,forge DV, N75j, Longlife 200cel Cat 2.5" cat-back, Whiteline 22mm ARB and S3 Front Lower Brace, Remap, LCR Front Splitter, Milotec front grills, 18" R32 Wheels. To Do: TIP, Front Bumper: Milotec Side Vents, Middle Grill Cut-Out?, Milotec Rear Bumper Splitter, Weitec GT coilovers, SuperPRO Bushes, VSport Custom Remap.

11-08-2008, 15:31	#40
tony8834 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia wishbone bush replacement DIY Guide Many thanks for that offer. Just completed nearside, ended up taking the whole bush casing out (only 6 bolts) and used a vice. The thing was so tight, cant imagine it going in with the bolt and spacers!!! Just the offside to do now. Thanks again for the speedy reply.

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