Rewe 8 Report post Posted July 15, 2011 There is a decent guide here: http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/alfa_GTV_ ... uide.shtml I'd add the following though. Don't ignore any knocking noises from the rear suspension. Wear in the spring pan bushes (particularly in a TS) could well result in the spring pan wearing into the soft aluminium subframe flanges, making them unsafe and resulting in you having to replace the whole subframe. (£££). You have three options: 1. Powerflex bushes. Lots of people swear by these but others complain about squeaks and a slightly harsher ride - do you really need that in a GTV? 2. New spring pan arms from Alfa. This is what mine had. They cost a fortune, but come with new "rose joints" (actually spherical bushes)that were standard for a V6 and a good upgrade for a TS. Spring pans are often rusty anyway and it can be a false economy and dangerous to rebush a seriously weakened pan. 3. You could use the original spherical bushes that Alfa workshop have been able to source (rumour has it that they are a MB part). It can be difficult to get the spring pan back against the resistance of the spring. There are plenty of stories of people who have broken a flange off their subframe by trying to force the pan home (new subframe time £££). If you line it up perfectly, it should just slip in. I found the easiest way was to use a jack gently under the hub and use a ratchet strap across the arm to a loop on the other side of the car to tweak it gently back and forth until it is in the right position. A press is useful for getting old bushes in and out, but it is also possible to force bushes home using a length of threaded bar, a suitable spacer, nuts and a spanner. All in all a job which is eminently achievable from home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 Tolet you see what you are saving.... http://www.ebspares.co.uk/PNF/PNF.cfm?i ... 062432640d And that is PLUS delivery and VAT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites