anyone ever changed the front wishbone bushes??

[fordy]

Front end of my car is begining to feel ''loose'', so i think its time to change the wishbone bushes - they look fairly accessable, has anyone ever done it - is it easy??, do i need any special tools??? cheers Chris

[fordy]

thanks. It sounds a bit more involved than i was hoping so i think ill leave that job to the dealer - anyone know what the average charge is for this job??? thanks

[graham]

where are you based, im having mine done at the mo near MK. including having the arms shot blasted and repainted.

[fordy]

im based in maidenhead, berkshire - its going to Fernies tomorrow for its service, but i would imagine they would be expensive for the wishbone bushes.

[graham]

probably, mine are only costing about 50 quid each all in, but the car is in bits having the suspension an d brakes modded at the same time so there is no strip down charge in that

[fordy]

Well, its back from Fernies - I have to say firstly that i was very impressed with them. Anyway they just tightened a few things and it no longer feels 'loose', no mention that the bushes need replacing - although i did have to replace both rocker cover gaskets which were leaking - car feels great now - They also confirmed that my mildy glowing red light is a diode gone in the alternator - although it is charging fine at the moment - anyone ever taken the alternator off - i looked but can see how the belt is tensioned - is it one of those concentric water pump jobs???? cheers chris

[JOHNYBOY]

Had the front wishbone bushes replaced on my Chimp by a local garage a couple of years back, bought the bushes myself from the dealer though, but saved a fortune on labour costs.. a competent garage should be able to do this job.