The dreaded snapped coil spring

myfirstrover · 14th February 2015, 13:39

The rear O/S coil spring has snapped , would it be worth renewing both sides or is it ok just to do the one side ?

GAVIN · 14th February 2015, 13:41

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Originally Posted by myfirstrover

The rear O/S coil spring has snapped , would it be worth renewing both sides or is it ok just to do the one side ?

Replace both..
Euro Car Parts have them in stock..

MSS · 14th February 2015, 14:30

As above - replace both.

klarzy · 14th February 2015, 14:44

replace the strut top bearing rings while you are in there, low cost and will make for a quieter ride and less strain on the new springs

MSS · 14th February 2015, 14:52

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Originally Posted by klarzy

replace the strut top bearing rings while you are in there, low cost and will make for a quieter ride and less strain on the new springs

There aren't any at the rear!

klarzy · 14th February 2015, 14:55

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Originally Posted by mss

There aren't any at the rear!

that will teach me to read all of the post....

myfirstrover · 14th February 2015, 14:56

question is which ones to go for , ECP have sachs or anshler ones in stock , anyone had any dealings with either type and how important is it to get exactly the same colour coding ?

MSS · 14th February 2015, 15:02

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Originally Posted by myfirstrover

question is which ones to go for , ECP have sachs or anshler ones in stock , anyone had any dealings with either type and how important is it to get exactly the same colour coding ?

I have Sachs on the CDT at the front and rear. They are perfectly fine.

Colour coding only applies to the MGR OEM springs.

minimutly · 14th February 2015, 22:32

Be careful if going to factors for these, most will happily sell you "rover 75/mgzt" springs. Well how do you know which ones the are?
Take some time to ensure you get the right ones. My daughters zt had new factor springs, what I hadn't realized was that some zt's have "comfort" suspension - ie weaker springs and softer shocks. The new springs were notably stiffer.
75 should be a safer bet, but beware.
Huw

crofts · 16th February 2015, 03:09

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Originally Posted by mss

I have Sachs on the CDT at the front and rear. They are perfectly fine.

Colour coding only applies to the MGR OEM springs.

I have Sachs on rear as well. Very pleased with them (from ECP)

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myfirstrover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 cdi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 401 Thanked 448 Times in 303 Posts	question is which ones to go for , ECP have sachs or anshler ones in stock , anyone had any dealings with either type and how important is it to get exactly the same colour coding ?

14th February 2015, 22:32	#9
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Be careful if going to factors for these, most will happily sell you "rover 75/mgzt" springs. Well how do you know which ones the are? Take some time to ensure you get the right ones. My daughters zt had new factor springs, what I hadn't realized was that some zt's have "comfort" suspension - ie weaker springs and softer shocks. The new springs were notably stiffer. 75 should be a safer bet, but beware. Huw