front springs

chas37 · 17th December 2008, 13:52

Having heard a loud bang during the night, when I tried to move my car this moring it would not move ,checking under both front wheel arches I found that I had a broken front spring through my tyre, I feel fortunate that this happened while being parked overnight on my drive, never known a spring do this while the car has been parked up, has anyone else had this experience, I have ordered tyre protectors ASAP having read about these on this site.

Chas

T-Cut · 17th December 2008, 14:00

I suspect this problem is more common than realised. Anecdotal evidence suggests the springs are subject to low temperature changes in the metal structure leading to embrittlement. Sounds like you were very lucky.

What model/year is your car?

TC

chas37 · 17th December 2008, 16:17

hi tc 2001 rover conni 89,000 miles yes consider myself very lucky

Kandyman · 17th December 2008, 17:48

Hi Chas,

not heard of one going while standing still, lucky you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

The springs and dampers fitted to the 75 and ZT differ greatly according to model type, engine and transmission fitted and model ride characteristics. To ensure you retain the ride of your car when you fit new springs or dampers it is essential to get the correct codes and part numbers for your car.

All the required information is printed on a sticker located under the rear seat base on the near side of the car.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=104

Departed · 17th December 2008, 18:31

I know of three (non 75s) that have gone overnight.

billnick · 17th December 2008, 18:47

Hi Chas, Have you not been reading the forums lately? there was a lot of coverage about spring protectors a couple of weeks ago, see here.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...tyre+protector
regards bill.

chas37 · 17th December 2008, 18:58

hi bill cheers for that have read some threads and ordered the parts from rimmers hoping to get them in the next couple of days with a bit luck . by the way from your kneck of the woods rowlands gill .

regards chas.

davidbooker · 19th December 2008, 08:14

My NSF spring broke overnight, during that very cold snap in February.

GERFIX · 19th December 2008, 08:41

Can anyone confirm what I am thinking please. Am I right in saying this problem only affects certain 75s and NOT any of the ZT models?

T-Cut · 19th December 2008, 09:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by GERFIX

Can anyone confirm what I am thinking please. Am I right in saying this problem only affects certain 75s and NOT any of the ZT models?

The VOSA recall notices specifically covered Rover 75 Saloons within a certain VIN range. However, discussions here suggest that fractures have ocurred on 75s outside that range, but I've not seen any ZTs involved. There's anecdotal evidence that MGR depots were supplied with stocks of spring protectors with instructions to fit them to all the cars they serviced. Whether that incuded ZTs isn't clear. However, the cost of the devices is so low, it seems daft not to fit them anyway.

The cause of the problem seems to be low temperature induced embrittlement and isn't corrosion or fatigue related.

TC

17th December 2008, 13:52	#1
chas37 Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: May 2008 Location: rowlands gill gateshead Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	front springs Having heard a loud bang during the night, when I tried to move my car this moring it would not move ,checking under both front wheel arches I found that I had a broken front spring through my tyre, I feel fortunate that this happened while being parked overnight on my drive, never known a spring do this while the car has been parked up, has anyone else had this experience, I have ordered tyre protectors ASAP having read about these on this site. Chas

19th December 2008, 08:41	#9
GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can anyone confirm what I am thinking please. Am I right in saying this problem only affects certain 75s and NOT any of the ZT models? __________________ .......................................Colin http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...Cooper-S-2.jpg

17th December 2008, 14:00	#2
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I suspect this problem is more common than realised. Anecdotal evidence suggests the springs are subject to low temperature changes in the metal structure leading to embrittlement. Sounds like you were very lucky. What model/year is your car? TC

17th December 2008, 16:17	#3
chas37 Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: May 2008 Location: rowlands gill gateshead Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi tc 2001 rover conni 89,000 miles yes consider myself very lucky

17th December 2008, 18:31	#5
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I know of three (non 75s) that have gone overnight.

17th December 2008, 18:47	#6
billnick Loves to post ex 75 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Abergele Posts: 445 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Chas, Have you not been reading the forums lately? there was a lot of coverage about spring protectors a couple of weeks ago, see here. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...tyre+protector regards bill.

17th December 2008, 18:58	#7
chas37 Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: May 2008 Location: rowlands gill gateshead Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi bill cheers for that have read some threads and ordered the parts from rimmers hoping to get them in the next couple of days with a bit luck . by the way from your kneck of the woods rowlands gill . regards chas.

19th December 2008, 08:14	#8
davidbooker Gets stuck in '51 Rover 75 2.5 V6 Conn. Purchased 02/05 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whitby Posts: 571 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts	My NSF spring broke overnight, during that very cold snap in February.