Rover 75 2.0 cdt movement on front wheels? ?

Smithy5271 · 11th March 2016, 02:50

Hi all,
I have never known this on a car I have owned before but my 75's front wheels can be moved when parked up is this the norm ??
I can literally apply pressure with my foot on the front tyres and the wheels move a good 9 inches or so.
Any advice please

David Lawrence · 11th March 2016, 04:11

Did you not notice an increadibly loud banging as you went along the road as well? If you did then more than likely this is going to be a failed rear bush on the front lower arms. Do a search on wishbone bushes and learn all about it.

trikey · 11th March 2016, 04:27

Yep wishbone bushes, put a wheel brace on and try and tighten the wheel bolts see if you get any movement of the wheel

Smithy5271 · 11th March 2016, 08:12

Thanks guys
Will do some research and look in to getting it done, mot is due in 2 months

maxxpump · 11th March 2016, 08:14

Yeah that can happen with a very failed bushing as I've found out.

David Lawrence · 11th March 2016, 08:17

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Originally Posted by Smithy5271

Thanks guys
Will do some research and look in to getting it done, mot is due in 2 months

if you have the car at home and safe, i wouldnt drive it again till it is fixed. I was even nervous about driving mine up on to the ramps with the noise it was making.

maxxpump · 11th March 2016, 08:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Lawrence

if you have the car at home and safe, i wouldnt drive it again till it is fixed. I was even nervous about driving mine up on to the ramps with the noise it was making.

Like said above! Don't drive it!
Plus it can put extra strain on the ball joint on the wishbone causing you to get a new one! expensive repair for something which could cost £35 to replace (if you do DIY)

Smithy5271 · 11th March 2016, 13:50

Clutch has now gone !!
Car likely to be sold as spares /repairs now
Unbelievable bad luck, only had the car 4 days
Faulty fuel pumps and now the clutch

11th March 2016, 02:50	#1
Smithy5271 Newbie Rover 75 2.0 cdt tourer Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Norwich Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Rover 75 2.0 cdt movement on front wheels? ? Hi all, I have never known this on a car I have owned before but my 75's front wheels can be moved when parked up is this the norm ?? I can literally apply pressure with my foot on the front tyres and the wheels move a good 9 inches or so. Any advice please

11th March 2016, 04:27	#3
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,772 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Yep wishbone bushes, put a wheel brace on and try and tighten the wheel bolts see if you get any movement of the wheel __________________ Lest we forget..

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maxxpump Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 215 Thanked 244 Times in 205 Posts	Yeah that can happen with a very failed bushing as I've found out. __________________ Mods done: 160 upgrade, EGR bypass, Viton "O" rings, Fitted 16" unions, cleaned manifold, uprated air filter, fog lights, better bulbs, upgraded ICE and full speaker set up.

11th March 2016, 04:11	#2
David Lawrence This is my second home Rover 75 CDT-2001 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wrexham, North Wales Posts: 3,606 Thanks: 195 Thanked 606 Times in 501 Posts	Did you not notice an increadibly loud banging as you went along the road as well? If you did then more than likely this is going to be a failed rear bush on the front lower arms. Do a search on wishbone bushes and learn all about it.

11th March 2016, 08:12	#4
Smithy5271 Newbie Rover 75 2.0 cdt tourer Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Norwich Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks guys Will do some research and look in to getting it done, mot is due in 2 months

11th March 2016, 13:50	#8
Smithy5271 Newbie Rover 75 2.0 cdt tourer Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Norwich Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Clutch has now gone !! Car likely to be sold as spares /repairs now Unbelievable bad luck, only had the car 4 days Faulty fuel pumps and now the clutch