F/O/S Road Spring broken

Garethsd1 · 8th January 2016, 08:58

Even though I know it's fairly common and even though I bought (but never fitted...) the Road Spring Guards from Jules, I jumped into the car this morning to discover that Jack Frost had left more than iced up windows....

Am I right in thinking that I can get the codes for the correct front road springs from a sticker under the rear seat? Or is that just for the rear springs? I've only had a quick look in the wheel arch to confirm it was a broken spring pressing against the tyre and not a puncture/binding brakes, but I assume they're too rusty to still have the paint/part number attached to them.

I'm so annoyed with myself. No preventative action taken means I have an immobile car. Proper Planning Prevents Pi55 Poor Performance...

SD1too · 8th January 2016, 11:21

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Originally Posted by Garethsd1

Am I right in thinking that I can get the codes for the correct front road springs from a sticker under the rear seat?

Yes Gareth, on the passenger side.

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I'm so annoyed with myself. No preventative action taken means I have an immobile car.

The spring guards won't stop the spring breaking. They're provided so that when it does, the sharp end stays well away from your tyre. So don't be annoyed with yourself.

Simon

8th January 2016, 08:58	#1
Garethsd1 Regular poster 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wantage Posts: 85 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	F/O/S Road Spring broken Even though I know it's fairly common and even though I bought (but never fitted...) the Road Spring Guards from Jules, I jumped into the car this morning to discover that Jack Frost had left more than iced up windows.... Am I right in thinking that I can get the codes for the correct front road springs from a sticker under the rear seat? Or is that just for the rear springs? I've only had a quick look in the wheel arch to confirm it was a broken spring pressing against the tyre and not a puncture/binding brakes, but I assume they're too rusty to still have the paint/part number attached to them. I'm so annoyed with myself. No preventative action taken means I have an immobile car. Proper Planning Prevents Pi55 Poor Performance... __________________ Gareth Hopkins 1982 Rover SD1 3500SE 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE auto (2 litre V6) Both cars running on LPG (autogas)