I have a 1999 Vectra 1.8 LS with 80,000miles on the clock. Sometimes when I go over bumps in the road there is s dull thud/ bumpy noise as if summit is in the boot. I have emptied the boot and the compartment that hold the spare tyre- no luck. Could this be that the car needs new shocks ? Is there a way of testing and assessing whether shock absorbers need to be renewed ? Any advice most gratefully received
There is a known problem with the rear arms on the vectra, can't remember the problem exactly, but I'm sure somebody will.
Andy
I think it's the one when you go over bumps in the road and there is a dull thud/ bumpy noise :¬)
...that sounds like its in the boot :-p
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It's yer rear bushes I think - these cost £12.95 from AutoVaux - Phone :-
08702647855
There's a couple week points on the rear suspension. The front bush on the trailing arms is one, and also the rose joint on the hub carrier.
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Thanks for your advice
This is Usenet, its free access. Choose moderated groups if your not happy and BTW its frowned on to top post.
DAve
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Andy
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Works for me.
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