suspension leg

[fgrc76]

Hello, I wonder if any of you can help, I've been looking for a replacement suspension leg and spring, but most of the one's i've seen just state the car they've came off e.g 1.8 / 2.0 petrol, so my question is do all models use different legs/springs, my car is a 53 reg 2.0 hdi 90 estate
Thanks Damian

[madmadmax]

yes thay are all different as the 2l petrols are quit a bit heavier than the hdis best bet would be to buy new parts, as the springs are prone to snapping and theirs nothing worse than getting a second hand one fitting it and lowering it to the ground and the spring snapping and popping the Tyre and tearing the drive shaft boot.

[hammerman]

After having my front springs snap before xmas(174k odd miles)i would`nt get 2nd hand ones.Mine were about £85 ish for 2 new struts inc shocks,gsf.Though i did`nt replace the strut tops/bearings.I now have new strut tops & bearings ready to fit when i get time.£58 on ebay for the pair.

[fgrc76]

Thanks for the replies,
unfortunately my budget won't stretch to buying brand new, so I have to take a chance in buying second hand,
I know this isn't in the right section but if i'm doing 30mph in 4th gear, my car kangaroo's like crazy, is this normal?
Thanks

[madmadmax]

up/downhill of flat and what engine rpm are we taking as i think thats a bout 1,000rpm which is a bit low, 3rd would be my choice of gear for doing 30mph

what is sound like is the anti-stall kicking in which put in a lot of diesel to stop it from stalling

[fgrc76]

up/downhill of flat and what engine rpm are we taking as i think thats a bout 1,000rpm which is a bit low, 3rd would be my choice of gear for doing 30mph

what is sound like is the anti-stall kicking in which put in a lot of diesel to stop it from stalling

Sorry for the late reply, it happens on flat roads and I think revs are about 1400, once its up to 35 it all runs smooth again, just seems weird how I could drive my old car (vauxhall mervia) in 6th gear at 30 with no problems,

[fgrc76]

Just to update, the car is back on the road, it turned out to be a snapped spring , strut was fine so fitted a new spring which cost £20, next up clutch doh