75CDTI Classic Front springs

theoldcodger · 18th March 2023, 18:28

Hi,
I have a 75 CDTI Classic. One front spring broken. I propose to replace both but the information sticker under the back seat is illegible. Has anyone any idea how I can find out the correct springs to use. I would be most grateful.

theoldcodger · 18th March 2023, 18:34

Hi, I have a broken front spring on the front & am going to replace both springs. I have looked at the sticker under the back seat & it is illegible so I have no idea which springs are likely to be applicable. Has anybody any idea how I can find this out, please.

chris75 · 18th March 2023, 18:54

lots of info on this thread ..........
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...t=spring+codes

Matt_75 · 18th March 2023, 19:33

I've read on a other post that if you take a photo of sticker using a flash, the text can be read on the photo.

The Rimmer Bros site has some info on springs and dampers too: https://rimmerbros.com/c/MG-Rover-75...le-Information

JAYWHY 75 · 18th March 2023, 22:51

I have just recently purchased a pair of after market springs from a company in St Helens Lancashire called Whiston Motor factors Ltd - I paid £45-95 for them inc post- they said the post would be 3/4 working days and they arrived in two. They were very helpful - I had one spring break which I have now replaced and am looking at replacing the other next week. While they are not OEM springs they look OK, but obviously the proof will be in the pudding so to speak, as I start to use them - this will be my second set on the car having only done limited miles with the set I am now replacing - Although I try to avoid potholes the roads around here are terrible and at times become unavoidable

Ray L · 19th March 2023, 14:36

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Originally Posted by JAYWHY 75

I have just recently purchased a pair of after market springs from a company in St Helens Lancashire called Whiston Motor factors Ltd - I paid £45-95 for them inc post- they said the post would be 3/4 working days and they arrived in two. They were very helpful - I had one spring break which I have now replaced and am looking at replacing the other next week. While they are not OEM springs they look OK, but obviously the proof will be in the pudding so to speak, as I start to use them - this will be my second set on the car having only done limited miles with the set I am now replacing - Although I try to avoid potholes the roads around here are terrible and at times become unavoidable

I also have bought a pair of front springs for my cdti last summer same sought of price.

So far everything fine.

Ray L · 19th March 2023, 14:38

I meant bought also from Whiston.

Lee T · 19th March 2023, 15:23

Whiston motor factors is not far from me. I have been there many times. They are a small shop on the high street, and they do stock known good brands, but their cheap stuff is just that, from personal experience, poorly coated springs that rust quickly, rear ones that leave you really struggling to refit the isolators, even with a lubricant. Given what can happen if springs go when moving, I wouldn't fit cheapo's to mine or anyone else's car. Never mind the inconvenience when they snap standing still.

Lee.

DMGRS · 21st March 2023, 14:55

Not as cheap as some places, but we have top-quality springs for the 75 Diesel here: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...oon-and-tourer

MyReallyNiceCar · 10th April 2023, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by theoldcodger

Hi,
I have a 75 CDTI Classic. One front spring broken. I propose to replace both but the information sticker under the back seat is illegible. Has anyone any idea how I can find out the correct springs to use. I would be most grateful.

When my Tourer broke a front spring 18 months ago
I replaced the pair of springs with new
along with the shock absorbers & the top-mounting bushes.

Since all the parts were 19 years old
I didn't want to have to replace a leaky shocker or worn-out top-mount later
& pay ALL the same labour costs all over again.

The specification sticker should be under the rear passenger seat.
But
the spring specifications are specific to the engine/bodyshell/marque combination.

The front springs are different for each different engine type.
The rear springs are different between the saloon & tourer
& the tourer has the additional self-levelling option
& the 75 & the ZT each has its own set of spring combinations,
the ZT having a slightly firmer ride than the 75.!

(On a personal note,
when I purchased the 3 pairs of components for mine
I bought the springs off eBay
& the shox & top-mounts from DMGRS.

18 months on
I have had no issues with those purchases)

18th March 2023, 18:28	#1
theoldcodger the Old Codger Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buckley Posts: 49 Thanks: 16 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	75CDTI Classic Front springs Hi, I have a 75 CDTI Classic. One front spring broken. I propose to replace both but the information sticker under the back seat is illegible. Has anyone any idea how I can find out the correct springs to use. I would be most grateful.

18th March 2023, 18:34	#2
theoldcodger the Old Codger Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buckley Posts: 49 Thanks: 16 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	75 cdti classic Hi, I have a broken front spring on the front & am going to replace both springs. I have looked at the sticker under the back seat & it is illegible so I have no idea which springs are likely to be applicable. Has anybody any idea how I can find this out, please.

18th March 2023, 18:54	#3
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	lots of info on this thread .......... https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...t=spring+codes __________________ Who said it was simples ?

18th March 2023, 19:33	#4
Matt_75 Gets stuck in 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North Somerset Posts: 548 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	I've read on a other post that if you take a photo of sticker using a flash, the text can be read on the photo. The Rimmer Bros site has some info on springs and dampers too: https://rimmerbros.com/c/MG-Rover-75...le-Information __________________ Matt 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 (BRG) 1999 Rover 75 Club 2.5 (Dorchester Red) 1973 Triumph Dolomite (Honeysuckle)

18th March 2023, 22:51	#5
JAYWHY 75 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tunbridge Wells Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	75CDTI Classic Front springs I have just recently purchased a pair of after market springs from a company in St Helens Lancashire called Whiston Motor factors Ltd - I paid £45-95 for them inc post- they said the post would be 3/4 working days and they arrived in two. They were very helpful - I had one spring break which I have now replaced and am looking at replacing the other next week. While they are not OEM springs they look OK, but obviously the proof will be in the pudding so to speak, as I start to use them - this will be my second set on the car having only done limited miles with the set I am now replacing - Although I try to avoid potholes the roads around here are terrible and at times become unavoidable

19th March 2023, 14:38	#7
Ray L Avid contributor rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Worcester Posts: 187 Thanks: 14 Thanked 49 Times in 27 Posts	I meant bought also from Whiston.

19th March 2023, 15:23	#8
Lee T Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Liverpool Posts: 853 Thanks: 180 Thanked 248 Times in 189 Posts	Whiston motor factors is not far from me. I have been there many times. They are a small shop on the high street, and they do stock known good brands, but their cheap stuff is just that, from personal experience, poorly coated springs that rust quickly, rear ones that leave you really struggling to refit the isolators, even with a lubricant. Given what can happen if springs go when moving, I wouldn't fit cheapo's to mine or anyone else's car. Never mind the inconvenience when they snap standing still. Lee. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

21st March 2023, 14:55	#9
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Not as cheap as some places, but we have top-quality springs for the 75 Diesel here: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...oon-and-tourer __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off