Ian Lillystone

Right, I've had the car just over a fortnight. So far, so good. I'm very much in love and are still enjoying our "honeymoon" period.

I've been reading through the forum quite a bit, and nothing I've come across so far, really scares me. There doesn't appear much that goes wrong with these..........apart from one topic.........bushes and geo bolts?

I have tried to read through previous threads, so apologies for asking again, but there are so many.

My questions are, can I check on the health of these things without a ramp or axle stands?

Are there any symptoms to look out for, that these are poorly?

How much, roughly to repair/replace if they are funked?

Cheers

Ian Lillystone

Forgot to add my MOT is due on the 15th may

tozerman

The only way to check the bushes is to get under the car, so unless you are thinner than a very thin person that means raising the car on stands etc. Obviously seized bolts will not fail, but check each bush individually for tears,cracks etc. If you can get a helper then he can push and twist things so you can check for play/clonks etc.
All the basic checks tyres/bulbs etc are as straight forward as any other car. Good luck.

mikey k

Best way to check is get a 4 wheel laser alignment done and ask them to check travel on each adjuster
That way you know what state they are in AND get a geo which massively benefits the handling

noodels

richmc

The MOT only look for perished or cracked bushes, the geo will only be an issue if the tyres fail.
As a new owner you should get the geo checked as a matter of course.

Ian Lillystone

Would it be an MOT fail on geo bolts?

loftust

No.

The best way to test if they are properly knackered is on a lift with the right tools, know how, and a scaffolding pole.

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