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Another Nolathane fail

Started by Statler , Dec 21 2011 02:21 PM

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#1 Statler

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Posted 21 December 2011 - 02:21 PM

I assembled the front end a couple of weeks back.

When fitting it to the car yesterday..... i noticed this.....

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Obviously the car has done ZERO k's!

I've emailed Nolathane.
Let's see if they can fix this!

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#2 WhaleOilBeefHooked

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Posted 21 December 2011 - 02:42 PM

I've Never Once Seen This Happen 2 RUBBER...... Steer Clear of That Garbage nolathane/polyurethane & Go Original or Repro's......

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#3 _CHOPPER_

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Posted 21 December 2011 - 06:07 PM

So are these bushes you purchased recently, or have they been sitting in the shed for a few years?

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#4 Statler

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Posted 21 December 2011 - 07:15 PM

Purchased recently.

Full credit to the manufacturer, they are working to resolve the issue.

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#5 _Viper_

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Posted 21 December 2011 - 07:28 PM

Heh I had the exact same thing happen to mine, Sent it to the suspension shop to have the wheel alignment done and they called me back and told me about it.

Mine were Noltec tho, and had been on the car for about 3-4 years... but the car was never driven in that time...

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#6 _cruiza_

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Posted 21 December 2011 - 08:03 PM

I had Neoathane in mine for 20 years and 120,000km with no problems put some of those cherry red rubbish in the top front to replace the rubber ones lasted about a year they are not the best

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#7 _Quagmire_

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Posted 21 December 2011 - 08:30 PM

yep....my stato's got the same problem
2km's total travel in 4 years (walking speed lol)
both upper/lower wishbone rubbers perished/cracked/roooted
i'll post pics later....if i can be bothered

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#8 71xu1

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Posted 21 December 2011 - 11:11 PM

Hope no one has this type of material for the flexible steering link on the lc lj torana,s, I've never been keen on this type of product to hard for the street. Rubber seems to be a lot more compliant. I've always gone with the principle if you are going to circuit race and don't mind changing your bushes once a year go the harder material. I've had the harder material let go on me as well. Couldn't believe my eyes. The rubber ones I pulled out were 20yrs plus perished a bit but not going to let me down.

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#9 _Viper_

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Posted 21 December 2011 - 11:56 PM

I had a nolathane flexible coupling on the steering be advice from others caused me change to a rag coupling...

Is it something to do with the cars not being used? Seems most the stories are from cars that have been sitting for years...

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#10 fuzzypumper

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Posted 22 December 2011 - 01:20 AM

I' ve had nolathane (red) on the car for 15 years, no issues. I only recently changed the steering coupling and upper control arm ones with new ones,
No issues so far.

Who knows, are they using different mixtures, processes now than they where?

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#11 _robslxhatch_

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Posted 22 December 2011 - 06:27 AM

@ Statler, hopefully Nolathane come to the party. A rep from Nolathane told me that with a reciept of sale they would cover faulty bushes. Whenever we fit Any brand of poly bushes we naturally give parts and labour warranty.

Just a quick tip for anyone fitting poly bushes which are not attatched to metal , take the bush stick it in a vise and squeeze the hell out of it . If you have faulty bushes they will show signs of cracking or splitting and save you having to fit them and find out later.

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#12 orangeLJ

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Posted 22 December 2011 - 06:40 AM

Pulled mine out of the lj after 8ish years and all still ok,

Mixture of nolathane and noltec (blue and red)

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#13 GML-31

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Posted 22 December 2011 - 07:33 AM

rubber for me from now on... last 2 front ends have been rubber, just wondering how long it is till someone gets hurt from a failure from these crap bushes, it seems to me over 50% are faulty

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#14 _Ozzie Picker_

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Posted 22 December 2011 - 07:38 AM

super pro bushes have a good name so far,

as for that red crap,fitted top bushes to our group 3 commy ,within 6 months it looked like the shocker was pushing through and going to end up through bonnet.

the factory bushes are the best,when you carn,t buy them try super pro.

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#15 dattoman

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Posted 22 December 2011 - 08:56 AM

Does it seem to be just one part #

All lower control arms ?

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#16 Statler

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Posted 22 December 2011 - 09:12 AM

There seems to be 2 part #s for the lca bushes. I'm guessing material hardness is the difference.

The company in question is happy to replace the failed items, but now i'm considering other alternatives.

It wouldn't be an issue if it was a 5min job to replace them.

The most annoying thing to me, is that i've had the suspension media blasted & 2K primed, then fitted the bushes, then had the components top coated. I've assembled it all very carefully to avoid paint chips. I just know it's going to end up chipped when i disassemble/reassemble it. :(

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#17 _sbc57lx_

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Posted 22 December 2011 - 09:42 AM

So are these bushes you purchased recently, or have they been sitting in the shed for a few years?

I have a complete 'Nolathane' boxed kit NEW for my LX , Bought it 3 -4 years ago , just part of my massive collection of parts , ready for when my time frees up and I can start the rebuild on my car . Now, I'm so sure whether to use the 'Nolathane' parts or not ???? I'm thinking not .

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#18 hanra

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Posted 22 December 2011 - 12:55 PM

The most annoying thing to me, is that i've had the suspension media blasted & 2K primed, then fitted the bushes, then had the components top coated. I've assembled it all very carefully to avoid paint chips. I just know it's going to end up chipped when i disassemble/reassemble it. :(

Id be pissed about that...

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#19 _CHOPPER_

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Posted 22 December 2011 - 02:02 PM

The next set of bushes I get for a Torana will be made on mums lathe by me and one of my brothers. They won't fail, but they won't give a very comfortable ride either.