displaying posts 1 to 4 of 4

Author Subject: Front wishbone bolts
darkgti6

Seasoned Pro

Location: Bracknell

Registered: 07 Jun 2008

Posts: 1,361

Status: Offline

Post #1
What torque does everyone apply to front wishbone bush bolts?

Ive got motaquip front bushes and vibratechnics p bushes on at the moment and all are in good shape. I torqued the front bolts to what I thought was the correct torque of 90 Nm but ive been getting a bit of wandering at the front on bumpy roads and at motorway speeds and a little bit of pulling to the left when I accelerate etc.

Ive just been out and got a breaker bar on them and gave them a good nip up which has improved things a lot so im obviously barking up the right tree. But its not completely cured things.

When tightening I didnt really encounter a point where the bolt felt like it was completely home. Now do I have an installation issue where the p bushes may not be in the right place and im just pulling the wishbone through the rubber or shall I just keep going with the breaker bar? Is 90 Nm enough for those bolts and if I keep tightening is it possible for the bolt to snap? Whats your thoughts?

________________________________________

Team Peugeot Sport 308 Gti

Black T'99 Gti - may she rest in peace - written off in a shunt on the A329m
Posted 12th Aug 2013 at 18:06
clen666

Seasoned Pro

Location: Co. Durham

Registered: 12 Feb 2009

Posts: 2,401

Status: Offline

Post #2
Did you nip them up when the car was in the air or on the ground?

________________________________________

Team 'unintentional rat look'
Posted 12th Aug 2013 at 18:25
darkgti6

Seasoned Pro

Location: Bracknell

Registered: 07 Jun 2008

Posts: 1,361

Status: Offline

Post #3
I jacked up each side to nip. But did the initial torque ages ago when it was pretty much on the ground. Trouble is without a pit or drive on ramp its pretty hard to do?

________________________________________

Team Peugeot Sport 308 Gti

Black T'99 Gti - may she rest in peace - written off in a shunt on the A329m
Posted 12th Aug 2013 at 18:40
welshpug!

Capt Pedantic

Location: Bigend, Wales.

Registered: 27 Mar 2007

Posts: 25,838

Status: Offline

Post #4
very easy if you park it on a kerb, or a brick or two Wink

________________________________________

need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com

Bring on the Trumpets.

Posted 12th Aug 2013 at 19:23

All times are GMT. The time is now 08:53

The Peugeot GTi-6 & Rallye Owners Club - ©2024 all rights reserved.

Please Note: The views and opinions found herein are those of individuals, and not of The Peugeot 306 GTi-6 & Rallye Owners Club or any individuals involved.
No responsibility is taken or assumed for any comments or statements made on, or in relation to, this website. Please see our updated privacy policy.