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[LukeEssex]

Hey I have a fiat punto 1.2 mk2 I have a broken spring , how hard is it to change a spring ? I have the spring clamp , Some one help

 

[a1ant]

Hi Luke,

Its dead easy, main problem may be seized bolts. Is it a front or rear spring?

Alan

 

[LukeEssex]

:0 ur a mod now , it is the frout ps and is it worth doing them all ?

 

[a1ant]

I know, shocking .

If theyre old and tired (which they probably are) its best to replace them in pairs. Ie both front springs.

Its fairly straight forward. You will need a set of spring compressors and know how to use them PROPERLY as an incorrectly compressed coil spring can be VERY dangerous!

A very quick guide....


Jack up and support the front of the car and remove wheel.

Remove the 2 bolts securing the strut to the hub (might want to soak them with penetrating fluid the night before)

Disconnect the brake pipe from its bracket on the strut.

Remove the bolt from the top of the strut (top of suspension turret in engine bay)((you may need to hold the center of the strut with an allen key whilst you use a ring spanner if you dont have access to a windy gun))

Remove shock and spring assembly from the car.

Use spring compressors (at LEAST 2 preferably of the type that lock to the spring so that they cant fly off) to compress the spring and take the tension off of the top mount.

Undo the top retaining nut and top mount, slide compressed spring off of shock.

Carefully uncompress old spring.

Fitting new spring is reverse of removal.


I do STRESS though, that working with compressed coil springs CAN be very dangerous, so be very careful and make sure you are aware of what your doing! If you are unsure about ANY part of it then ask here and one of us will help you.

Alan

 

[LukeEssex]

I am scared to do it coz I dont no how to use the compressor lol how much will a shop be to do it , I was thinking to get a 45mm drop , amd well done dude

 

[a1ant]

Hi,

Its a straight forward job for a garage so if you want to change all 4 springs and lower the car (advisable if all your springs are looking tatty) It shouldn't take more than a few hours provided they dont run into any seized or snapped bolts.

Its worth looking at the condition of your shocks whilst your/ their at it, and if they're tired its worth changing them, especially if your lowering.

To finish the job properly Id recommend having your tracking / alignment checked after.

You could ring round your local garages and id expect them to be able to give you a rough quote over the phone to replace all 4 springs for you.

If you do want to have a go yourself then Im sure we could talk you through it, its just a flying coil spring is a dangerous thing!

Alan

 

[LukeEssex]

Cheers I will try myself , and if I have an proplems I will post and this is a off the question but how do I get 5% off my insures though this forum ??

 

[a1ant]

Hi,

The MAIN thing you have to be aware of is when you remove the front strut from the car, you then have to remove another nut to remove the spring from the strut. In order to do this you have to compress the spring so that the nut is no longer under tension. It takes a lot of force to compress the spring enough, and if you dont position the spring compressors correctly, they can ping off! then both the spring compressor and the spring go flying, both of which will do you or anything they hit some considerable damage.

Have a look on youtube for guides on positioning spring compressors and the results when its done wrong!!

For the rears.......

Jack up and support the rear of the car. Raise the car both sides just enough to take the tension out of the suspension... not off the floor yet.

Remove the top mounting bolts for the shock absorbers (both sides)

Raise the car higher and now the rear beam will lower away from the car enough to remove both the rear springs.

If you dont have 2 trolley jacks etc you can do each side independently but will have to use the spring compressors again to compress the springs enough to come out.

Re the 10% off your insurance, thats if your go with Chris Knott Insurance. If you click the link it tells you about it and the numbers to phone etc. Dont forget to quote Fiat Forum when you phone

Alan

 

[oldhammer]

pic here just incase,

 

[LukeEssex]

Ohhi thought it was though adrian flux ,and thank you I will look on youtube amd read what u have said then see how I do lol

 

[a1ant]

Adrian Flux offer up to 15% off for Fiat Forum members. Have a look HERE

Alan

 

[s and b]

to add to a1ant's excellent posts you also have to factor in that even new springs can fracture as you compress them
its the one job i hate doing at work as i also consider a spring breaking and going in my chest,ignore the fact you can get cages because a fractured spring could go like shrapnel
coffee breaks are best

 

[LukeEssex]

I need to ring them , coz they want 1400 for my renewal what should i say to them ?? and only if one of you lived closed so you could it

 

[oldhammer]

1400 notes

shop elses where mate,

 

[a1ant]

Hi mate,

Just ring them up and say your a member of Fiat Forum or you could pm Dan at Adrian Flux.

Its worth trying the comparison websites such as confused.com etc and then speak to Adrian Flux and see if they can beat it or match it.

Alan

 

[LukeEssex]

That's with 3 years no claims , but 15% will help though

 

[s and b]

if using comparison sites remember they are all cr++ks and run a cartel so you need to clear your cookies each fresh trawl
use opera or cc cleaner for easy results

 

[Dan at Adrian Flux]

Hi LukeEssex,

Feel free to PM me your name and number, I can then arrange a call back for you.

Thanks

Dan.