U give confidence to guys that have never done this kind of job. Thank you. Much appreciated
@mwrj4312
5 жыл бұрын
...another indispensable guide for the ham fisted home mechanic. Couldn't have done it without you, many thanks. Awesome. Lowers next😱
@ItaliaAutos
5 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Glad to of able to help and save you some ££££. Please share my videos. Thanks
@GTfour01
4 жыл бұрын
Great! Just what I needed. Thank you and greetings from Holland.
@ItaliaAutos
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@geraintgoodson344
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this video has made this job so much easier than the "workshop"manual.
@fsafombe9195
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Neil. got this ahead of me and now got good idea what to do, so I might do shockabsorbers and spirngs on tha same husstle.
@ItaliaAutos
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy
@DoKapsy
5 жыл бұрын
I did this once on my 147. Right site no problem. Left site more of a problem. The upper wishbone bolt came out with no sweat. But the rest of it was so stuck I thought they did a dragon Ball fusion or something. I just had common hand tools and a jack to work with. It took me 9h, 3 bits, 2 drills and my finger. 😄 After I asked a work shop to lend me they heater for a few minutes, it came out, red glowing like a Baboon button. I will never forget this. 😄
@ItaliaAutos
5 жыл бұрын
Halil Güven heat is a mechanics friend 👍
@lennartdejong5834
4 жыл бұрын
What torque setting for the nuts is needed? Thanks!
@Zeghetank
5 жыл бұрын
4:02 - you can reverse the bolt and the next change you won't need to remove the whole assembly. It's tested and it will not touch the spring. For added safety, you can put another washer. Also the upper bolt should be tighten only after you lift the whole suspension with a jack or something. I'm just trying to be useful to others :D
@ItaliaAutos
5 жыл бұрын
The alloy mount can wear out that's why I always like to remove it.
@david-ivanmusa9684
3 жыл бұрын
But is it ok to to thia from comment above?
@Chris_B_gta
4 жыл бұрын
Just an observation; personally I'd tighten up the fork bolt on the bottom wishbone when you've lowered the car as it'll twist the bush prematurely tightening it unloaded, I ruined some new wishbones within months doing it like that.
@psk5746
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, all suspension bush bolts should be tightened when in the correct on ground position
@hughjanus3347
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely right, don't forget to pre-load the suspension or you'll ruin the fork/lower arm bush quickly. THIS bolt can be tightened just once on the ground but more normal to measure wheelcentre-to-arch distance before unloading the suspension (jacking the car) then when finished jack hub up till you have the right distance as above before tightening bolts. Then wheel back on....
@blazy-ci9xh
Жыл бұрын
Hello, I am French, the spring is still maintained?🤔
@karenmurray3098
Жыл бұрын
thanks neil, is this somthing i could do in my driveway ?
@losteden
2 жыл бұрын
fast way is make a hole in car mudguard and remove the wishbone screw without dissassemble all stuff
@frasercurrie7267
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, managed to get it done in an hour or so! Cheers
@ItaliaAutos
4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff.
@daleflaherty
5 жыл бұрын
superb video mate, nice, clean and clear direction. Thank you liked and subscribed too!
@kshunter5182
3 жыл бұрын
Its 3am watching it , cuz i got to do it tomorrow, alfas a bit complicated need to learn something thanks
@ItaliaAutos
3 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@steliosgeorgitsis8945
4 жыл бұрын
Good morning from Athens. Do you suggest the original wishbone or a good after market one,coz there is a big price difference between them. Bravo for your job,keep on teaching us all about ours be loved Alfas!!
@ItaliaAutos
4 жыл бұрын
trw are best but i use birth most the time
@steliosgeorgitsis8945
4 жыл бұрын
@@ItaliaAutos Thanks a lot !!
@iansmith2751
5 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! I need to change all four shock absorbers on my wife's Ducati Corse. I know the lower pinch bolts on the fronts are absolutely seized. Might you be making a video on this. Cheers.
@ItaliaAutos
5 жыл бұрын
Ian Smith yeah those are a right nightmare. Even I’ve failed on those.
@miljenkorakas7953
2 жыл бұрын
did it today. Ty for great tutorial ;)
@ivanbasic6001
3 жыл бұрын
I cant detach uppet wishbone ball jonint even with tool.It seems stuck. Is it becouse I have jacked the car on one side only?
@egon2875
4 жыл бұрын
Next weekends job 😂😭
@peterjohnboot9713
Жыл бұрын
Mine next week right and Left...mot rule
@sanelb1147
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, at 4:34 u mentioned that the wishbone mount/bracket wholes can also be damaged and need to be replaced. I have been looking everywhere to find this product for alfa GT 937a1000 but can't find it anywhere. Do u maybe have a link or oem number of that bracket so i can look it up online . Thanks in advance
@ItaliaAutos
3 жыл бұрын
ebay
@geoffreyhiggins1466
2 жыл бұрын
How did you diagnose the need to replace the upper wishbone/
@ItaliaAutos
Жыл бұрын
they wobble when you move them with your hand or they queek.
@AlejandroGonzalez-fm6bb
4 жыл бұрын
Great Job, I have follow your video in order to replace upper wishbone but now it makes an cracking sound! is there a possibility that my new spare was broken ?
@ItaliaAutos
4 жыл бұрын
you have either done something wrong or its faulty.
@Carfunmostly
5 жыл бұрын
No torque settings for any of the nuts there?
@kms3530
3 жыл бұрын
This video is briljant
@kristianjmthomas
5 жыл бұрын
Great video, do you recommend replacing the strut / top mounts whilst doing this?
@ItaliaAutos
5 жыл бұрын
if there worn or rusty yes but there normally ok.
@kristianjmthomas
5 жыл бұрын
@@ItaliaAutos many thanks!
@matkliko3309
5 жыл бұрын
very good video
@trevorslater2547
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dude 👍
@ItaliaAutos
4 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@chrisbutler2636
4 жыл бұрын
Just developed a creaking sound at low speed , any idea what it could be??
@Laantzz
3 жыл бұрын
Engine holders or a bolt is in the way
@djlosmi
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Is a wheel alignment needed after this job?
@ItaliaAutos
4 жыл бұрын
Yes ideally as it will be out Might only be a little though
@djlosmi
4 жыл бұрын
@@ItaliaAutos Cheers, thanks! Might give this job a go on my GT :D
@gabifilip9976
4 жыл бұрын
👍❤
@Smellslikeappelflap
4 жыл бұрын
What replacement parts do you recommend? What hold up the best?
@ItaliaAutos
4 жыл бұрын
genuine or trw
@155stw
4 жыл бұрын
Can the upper arms be refurbished? Seems like a waste to just throw away the aluminum part. Maybe a different ball joint can be fitted from another car.
@ItaliaAutos
4 жыл бұрын
Never tried or looked in to it.
@egon2875
4 жыл бұрын
Poly bushes but dunno about the ball joint.
@psk5746
4 жыл бұрын
Everything can. My experience is bushes fail before ball joints
@psk5746
4 жыл бұрын
@@egon2875 poly bushes won't last long in this application. Wishbone too narrow. Best used for leaf springs
@rezaq1
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Neal How much does a garage like yourself charge in labour hours to do each side?
@ItaliaAutos
4 жыл бұрын
I charge £45 An hour.
@rezaq1
4 жыл бұрын
Italia Autos Yep, how many hours a side?
@rezaq1
4 жыл бұрын
Reason I am asking is to ensure my local Alfa garage isn’t taking the mickey...
@McHumaty
4 жыл бұрын
Doesn't the 156 suspension have two wishbones? Aaaah, this is the upper..
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