Front Shock Absorber, Spring, Bearing and Strut Replacement

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  • čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
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Komentáře • 34

  • @jinxed_jinxed_3443
    @jinxed_jinxed_3443 Před 5 lety +5

    Trouble with these SiRobb videos is once you start watching you can't stop lol :)

  • @bladeboy2041
    @bladeboy2041 Před 5 lety +5

    Th Volvo god is back!!!! Just in time too, I need to do this job. Thanks Robb

  • @lascar48
    @lascar48 Před 5 lety +3

    Crystal clear as ever, thank-you Simon.

  • @dsmith408
    @dsmith408 Před rokem

    hi Simon how you doing!,thanks for sll gour video ,very good and u explained simple way then everyone understand,🙏👍

  • @anzonix
    @anzonix Před 5 lety +1

    Great video, very clear and informative

  • @604rioso
    @604rioso Před 5 lety +1

    I love your videos bro. Super helpful! Thanks a lot!

  • @geoffsims6843
    @geoffsims6843 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video

  • @steveprentice4513
    @steveprentice4513 Před 2 lety

    Thanks rob

  • @tiagomagalhaes1009
    @tiagomagalhaes1009 Před 5 lety +3

    Ty for ..just to teach us you take your car apart. Many Thanks

  • @mikedavies4263
    @mikedavies4263 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video I would love a Volvo s60

  • @elmafudd9703
    @elmafudd9703 Před 2 lety

    Good work, I do have to say if you have ever seen a spring fail when you are putting it under compression with the impact driver you would not put your fingers in between the coils and hold it as you do. ( its very unlikely to happen) But been a mechanic is no desk job and it involves risk. Thank you for your time.

  • @Beeds5
    @Beeds5 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks Simon sadly i have the 4c versions but at least i'll be saving on labour charges.

  • @michaelvd2467
    @michaelvd2467 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello Simon, thanks a lot for the video!! Do you happen to have a parts list/diagram for all of the parts needed to assemble my own struts? Does the circular plate that sits on top of the star nut and underneath the shock nut come with the shock or the bearing? Thanks a lot!

  • @barrybritcher
    @barrybritcher Před 5 lety +4

    driveshaft bolts arent like other cars on these p2s. Its 35nm + 90 degrees. (approx 50nm)

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  Před 5 lety +9

      I prefer to see it as other cars are not like Volvos.
      Everything else is wrong and Volvo is correct. 👍🏾😊

  • @FordMad-dr5nf
    @FordMad-dr5nf Před 5 lety

    Awesome video, I need to replace the top mounts on my v70 now I know I don't need to compress the springs I will do this myself instead of taking it to a garage. What top mounts did you go for SiRobb gen volvo ?

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  Před 5 lety +1

      Corteco. They're really good quality at a very reasonable price.

  • @MegaBigrob123
    @MegaBigrob123 Před 5 lety +2

    Great video
    My s60 is well overdue a new set of shocks, interesting to see how long the meyle have lasted considering the cost! how many miles have you put on them in the 5 years?
    When I get round to doing mine I was going to go with oem Sachs shocks, I may be changing my mind now

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  Před 5 lety

      They've done around 40k miles so far and the Meyle rears in my other shock video have done around 35k.
      The rears were something daft like £25 each.
      Meyle have been making or at least putting their name to some brilliant value and quality parts.
      Their £12 anti-roll bar links are still good after 5 years.
      I didn't trust them for my wishbones though and went genuine Volvo.

    • @MegaBigrob123
      @MegaBigrob123 Před 5 lety

      Yeh I went oem with my bottom wishbones, too many crap arms out there, and they are a pain on my car because the engine had to be raised to get access to the back of the drivers side wishbone bolts, I don’t want to be doing that job again for a while

  • @raymondbrown6479
    @raymondbrown6479 Před 3 lety

    Where can I get the type of compressor you are using Sir.

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  Před 3 lety +1

      Mine was just an off the shelf one made by Laser.
      Widely available like in Halfords, Amazon, eBay etc.

  • @geoffreygcotton
    @geoffreygcotton Před 3 lety

    Simon I’m ready to go, but where do you get your springs? Many thanks Geoff

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  Před 3 lety

      I haven't replaced the springs.

    • @geoffreygcotton
      @geoffreygcotton Před 3 lety

      @@sirobb Gsf are selling lesjofors @ £54 for my c70?

  • @sunilcherianpullockaran8817

    It is best to use torx driver and spanner manually without power assistance when undoing and refitting the top hat nut as also the nut that holds the main spring in place in all McPherson struts.

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  Před 3 lety +2

      The star nut holds the spring in place so there's no problem using impact tools on the very top nut as you can see in the video.

  • @sunilcherianpullockaran8817

    What ever you do, do not ever, I repeat do not ever allow the long spindle of the dampers(shock absorbers) to rotate inside the damper while undoing the top hat nut. The seals and associated valves inside the dampers can take a lot of abuse in longitudinal motion but are delicate as far as rotatory movement is concerned.