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Bushings problems

  • 05-01-2015 1:56pm
    #1
    JuneJones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭


    I have a noise that sound like bushings problems. Is that dangerous? I will have nct soon, can it wait? 01 fiesta 1.25


Comments

  • #2
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    This question is impossible to answer with any degree of certainty based on the information or lack of provided.


  • #3
    JuneJones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭JuneJones


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    This question is impossible to answer with any degree of certainty based on the information or lack of provided.
    can bushings be dangerous?


  • #4
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    JuneJones wrote: »
    can bushings be dangerous?
    Not generally ,but it depends on how badly they are worn.


  • #5
    ardle1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭ardle1


    Look, if you can hear it knocking then there is 'obvious' wear/movement, so get it checked/source the 'exact' bushing, and get it replaced. You will fail NCT otherwise.
    A bushing is part of your steering linkage, a worn bushing(well worn)can cause unusual up and down movement of your steering and suspension movement, over time this can cause fatigue in the steel moulding of your control arms which the bushings are connected to! so it's best to 'listen to your car' for such sounds as knocking and slapping! and get them renewed ASAP.
    The bushing/ball joint itself may not cause catastrophic scenarios as they are locked in place with nut and bolt.....


  • #6
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    I'd say the worst bushing to go would be the engine mounting. It can be quite catastrophic if it fails. I would head to my local mechanic pronto'ish to get him to have a gander at it.


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