Bentley is Back

Parker · 5th October 2016, 07:22

I had some issues with the suspension it was riding extremely soft, sat in the back was a bit like being on a trampoline when I took the car to Weston the other week, actually being in the front was not much better.

The suspension on these cars is a nightmare, based on a Citroen system of hydraulics, it turns out the gas struts had failed on both sides; actually the one side failed and with the weight of the car this forced the other to go soon after (they were quite old Bentley informed me).

To top it all this system is all computer regulated by a system introduced late 80's, so technology has moved on somewhat since then

So some £800

later the car is truly gliding along now as you would expect, I suspect they had been failing for a little while as the smoothness of the ride now even over our lovely rough country roads is exceptional and better than I can ever remember whilst driving the car

Next week my long awaited appointment to have the bonnet and scuttle panel repainted gets underway. Once this is completed in a week or so that should be it, the body work all done, underside treated complete already.

Happy Bunny today

Dallas · 5th October 2016, 08:36

Glad you have got the suspension problem finally sorted Parker, I bet the Bentley now drives like a new car. Once the bonnet is completed, you will have to post up some pics.

TomRS · 5th October 2016, 09:45

My RS6 has a similar setup, Fluid filled shocks controlled by a computer that you can adjust at your leisure.
One side strut has burst leading to a floppy ride and its looking like £1100 just to replace one shock and regas the system.

I orginally wanted to replace both rears but that takes it upwards of around £1700

Parker · 5th October 2016, 14:32

Gosh expensive, so much cheaper to run a Bentley. In my case if one side goes then best change both sides, which I did.

That's the problem with classics etc, not cheap but I guess you know that in advance.

Jim Jamieson · 5th October 2016, 22:54

I've just forked out, sorry been ripped off with £760 plus for replacing rear upper arm bushes on the Jaguar XF after failing the MOT.

But watch this space as 3 other MOT stations plus around 50 folk I've spoken to say the parts removed from my car do not constitute a fail.

5th October 2016, 07:22	#1
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Bentley is Back I had some issues with the suspension it was riding extremely soft, sat in the back was a bit like being on a trampoline when I took the car to Weston the other week, actually being in the front was not much better. The suspension on these cars is a nightmare, based on a Citroen system of hydraulics, it turns out the gas struts had failed on both sides; actually the one side failed and with the weight of the car this forced the other to go soon after (they were quite old Bentley informed me). To top it all this system is all computer regulated by a system introduced late 80's, so technology has moved on somewhat since then So some £800 later the car is truly gliding along now as you would expect, I suspect they had been failing for a little while as the smoothness of the ride now even over our lovely rough country roads is exceptional and better than I can ever remember whilst driving the car Next week my long awaited appointment to have the bonnet and scuttle panel repainted gets underway. Once this is completed in a week or so that should be it, the body work all done, underside treated complete already. Happy Bunny today __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

5th October 2016, 09:45	#3
TomRS Posted a thing or two Mk1 ZT 190 - Mk2 ZS 180 - Mercedes E63 AMG S - Ford Ranger Hawk Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,456 Thanks: 123 Thanked 409 Times in 281 Posts	My RS6 has a similar setup, Fluid filled shocks controlled by a computer that you can adjust at your leisure. One side strut has burst leading to a floppy ride and its looking like £1100 just to replace one shock and regas the system. I orginally wanted to replace both rears but that takes it upwards of around £1700 __________________ http://i66.tinypic.com/5cd6xj.jpg

5th October 2016, 14:32	#4
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Gosh expensive, so much cheaper to run a Bentley. In my case if one side goes then best change both sides, which I did. That's the problem with classics etc, not cheap but I guess you know that in advance. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

5th October 2016, 08:36	#2
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,596 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Glad you have got the suspension problem finally sorted Parker, I bet the Bentley now drives like a new car. Once the bonnet is completed, you will have to post up some pics.

5th October 2016, 22:54	#5
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	I've just forked out, sorry been ripped off with £760 plus for replacing rear upper arm bushes on the Jaguar XF after failing the MOT. But watch this space as 3 other MOT stations plus around 50 folk I've spoken to say the parts removed from my car do not constitute a fail.