Marea Clonking Suspension

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SteveH - 23 Apr 2006 22:34 GMT

When I go over bumps in the road in my Marea HLX, I get a nasty sounding
clonk from the off-side front suspension, combined with a nasty knock
against the floorpan.....

Now, I'm assuming this is a result of the old, original design anti-roll
bar.

Bearing this in mind, what do I need to order from my local dealer?

I'm thinking I need the modded roll bar, a set of drop links an the tie
bar link things (ie, the shorter links)?

Any idea how much the parts are likely to cost, and how long it takes to
do the job? (No, I'm not paying a main dealer to do it)

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Nick ///// - 24 Apr 2006 20:05 GMT

I've guessed your car as 2000cc 5 cylinder.

WARNING! The information herein is a GUIDE ONLY. You need to supply
chassis number to your Fiat dealer to get correct information.

The ROD is the down link component (2 off), Torsion Bar self explanitory.

Sorry I can't post a picture as size to great for server/isp limit.

I make the cost £14.43 + £14.43 + £86.36 = £115.22 including VAT (as of
06/2004)

I would allow 2 hours for the labour cost at £40 to £50 per hour plus VAT.

Nick /////

51701045 - ROD
Availability: - Product orderable

Family: DX01 - VARIOUS-FRAME,AXLE,HUBS,WHEELS AND ENGINE

Macro-family: A
Discount code: B

Minimum quantity per package: 1
Unit of measurement: Num

Weight (grams): 330
Listed price: 12.28 GBP

Price including taxes: 14.43 GBP

46513111 - TORSION BAR
Availability: - Product orderable

Family: DA33 - TORSION BAR FOR SUSPENSION STABILIZER

Macro-family: D
Discount code: B

Minimum quantity per package: 1
Unit of measurement: Num

Weight (grams): 2900
Listed price: 73.50 GBP

Price including taxes: 86.36 GBP

> When I go over bumps in the road in my Marea HLX, I get a nasty sounding
> clonk from the off-side front suspension, combined with a nasty knock
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> Any idea how much the parts are likely to cost, and how long it takes to
> do the job? (No, I'm not paying a main dealer to do it)

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SteveH - 24 Apr 2006 20:26 GMT

> I've guessed your car as 2000cc 5 cylinder.
>
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> Nick /////

Cheers, Nick.

I'll pop over to my local dealer as soon as I get a chance. Luckily my
local mechanic only charges £27.50 / hour.... so 2 hours isn't going to
break the bank :-)

Seems like I should order direct from Fiat rather than try and save a
few quid buying on ebay, though.

(PS: You guessed right. Hugely under-rated cars)

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Nick ///// - 24 Apr 2006 20:48 GMT

I've only ever really purchased original Fiat parts from dealers BUT have
always ensured a trade discount. Gone are the days of 25% to 30% discounts
but a modest 5% to 15% can be obtained for a stock order. Stock orders take
several weeks to arrive (worst case). VOR (Vehicle Off Road) order placed
before about 3pm will be supplied by midday latest the next day (Monday to
Friday). Most delaers get their deliveries by 9am, allow and hour for
sorting and by 10am you should be able to collect in 90% of cases.

Also you get fully parts warranty for 12 months on all purchased parts.

Nick /////

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Steven Briggs - 24 Apr 2006 21:43 GMT

>I've guessed your car as 2000cc 5 cylinder.
>
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>I make the cost £14.43 + £14.43 + £86.36 = £115.22 including VAT (as of
>06/2004)

Nick, when/what was the roll bar mod, do you know which models it
applied to?

A recent front suspension clonk on my Marea W/E JTD turned up as
suspension arm bushed at the MOT. Non-OEM bush kits were used at 20-odd
quid each (two required for each arm), given the additional labour time
I think future I will get a new Fiat arm, not much more from shop4parts,
and then the ball joint get renewed too. I think the other side is
starting to go now.

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SteveH - 24 Apr 2006 22:27 GMT

> Sorry I can't post a picture as size to great for server/isp limit.

Just thought.... can it be emailed? - addy in headers is valid.

Cheers

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