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Q Wales
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« on: May 24, 2008, 09:23:21 am »
When I have just 4 people in the car the rear occasionaly bottoms out when driving over small bumps. I am not sure if I need to replace the dampers or the springs? The damper replacement looks to be a very simple job, just like a motorbike with 1 nut top and bottom. I need to resolve this issue very quickly as I will be using it to tour around Europe from next Saturday. Also can someone recommend a place to purchase what I need, someone who can get the part to me in the UK quickly? Thanks In Advance. Mark
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george
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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2008, 10:32:07 am »
The Espace is well known for broken rear springs.
I have had to replace the rear springs on every one I have owned (3).
Most motor factors can supply, an easy DIY job.
George.
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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2008, 10:37:39 am »
Hi Mark and welcome to the forum!

I have never heard of broken rear spring as a problem on Espaces, but it does happen from time to time on all cars. I agree with George that rear springs are easy to change on the Espace - just lift the rear wheels off the ground and compress the spring, and it comes out easily.

As I'm in Denmark, I can't recommend a supplier.

Good luck Smiley

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« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2008, 06:47:11 pm »
I've experienced it on the J63's but never heard about it on JE. If the car height is ok unloaded and a visual on springs is ok, new dampers would cure.
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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2008, 07:42:07 pm »
Thanks for the input guys. I asked a local Quickfit to check the rear suspension whilst they were re-gassing my aircon yesterday and they said they didn't see any problem with it. I must admit that I am still a little confused whether I should be getting springs or dampers and they seem to be quite expensive here, about €60 or €70 each. What's the best way of compressing the spring to get it out/in, do you think I would get away with using a couple of pairs of mole grips or is that a stupid question? I have a G clamp but can't imagine how it would fit in. Thanks again, Mark
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george
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« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2008, 08:59:56 am »
Easy way is to remove the lower shock absorber mount.
Lever the axle down and the spring can be removed, replaced.
George.
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« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2008, 04:19:21 pm »
I'll give it my best shot, thanks again. Mark
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