mandarawessels Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Hi all a quick question: having just put front suspensio and springs, brakes etc back on Tr4 I noticed that one of the rubber bands over the plastic washer on the lower inner wishbone has broken and fallen of! If it had been the outside one it would be easy to replace but ofcourse it had to be one on the inside. means removing almost the lot to get to it!! can i cover it with something else or leave it of all together? some advice welcome. tx John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bob-menhennett Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 John Only one " rubber band "...you're lucky I had a duff batch that all fell apart. Check the others carefully. I had to rebuild both sides of the suspension...I can't begin to tell you just how happy I was. The risk in ignoring ? The seals are designed to keep water and general dirt out of the lower wishbone arm and trunnion and grease in.Slapping extra grease on the outside might "stop the rot " for a short time but ....eventually water/dirt will find a way in, causing extra wear.There is movement every time the wheel hits a bump and we all know how smooth and well kept are national road systems is, don't we. Check the other " rubber bands" ( care there are two sizes of seal 3/8ths for early TR4s and 5/16ths for the later ones from CT2719 onwards ) and then bite the bullet is my advice for what it is worth. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Lots of people use a self locking cable tie as used by electricians. It performs better than a rubber band and can easioly be replaced in no time. No need to dismantle and start again just nip down to the trade electrical counter and buy 10. Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianC Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Probably not too important in reality, but I would have thought the biggest risk is that it could well cause an MOT failure, knowing how hot they are on tiny splits or loose/missing retaining clips on rubber boots and gaiters on any suspension or steering components. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodri Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 If you decide to dismantle , replace with poly ones. I got mine from Revs I think, but surely available at the other merchants. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mandarawessels Posted July 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 thanks all opinions a bit devided, but I take the bit re MOT!. I'll have think. tx John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vivdownunder Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 John, This might save the suspension strip down. I had to replace an lost inner rubber band once and used a plant tie from a nursery. It was rubber for a good water seal, rather than the stiff poly in electrical cable ties, which is not so waterproof. If you can get them, one end goes in the other and they pull up tight. Spin it so the join is underneath for best water protection. Regards, Viv. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mandarawessels Posted July 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) John, This might save the suspension strip down. I had to replace an lost inner rubber band once and used a plant tie from a nursery. It was rubber for a good water seal, rather than the stiff poly in electrical cable ties, which is not so waterproof. If you can get them, one end goes in the other and they pull up tight. Spin it so the join is underneath for best water protection. Regards, Viv. Thanks Viv, that sounds like a cheap and cheerful solution! tx, john Edited July 18, 2008 by mandarawessels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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