need advive, haveing had car out yesterday i noticed knocking from front so had her up on jacks this morning and after checking bushes etc, found play on top bushes so need to replace them any one here give me advice on how to do them, what has to be taken of etc. car x300 4ltr sport u/k thanks in advance

 

Do you mean the upper shock absorber bushings? Or the upper control arm bushings?

Cheers
DD

 

sorry control arm bushes (upper) and can job be on car

 

bit more infor had bilstien front shocks and springs fitted about 4000 miles since so i think there be o/k

 

I believe there was a recent thread about this. Someone said that their Jaguar dealer only sells the wishbone and bush together. However, you can buy the bushes separately. Try David Manners or SMG Barret to name a couple. If you want a polybush option, (and probably instructions on how to do the job - not difficult unless corrosion binds things up) check out 'front upper wishbone polybushes' thread on www.xjr6.com

 

thanks staight6DOHC can get bushes from justjags but would like to know if job can be done insitu

 

It's on my list of jobs to do. Jack up car, axle stand for safety. Remove upper fulcrum bolt (no doubt easier said than done). Remove bushes with whatever means you like - threaded bolt and large socket method? - fit new bushes with same threaded bolt & large socket in reverse - reassemble wishbones on fulcrum pin and in situ. Don't forget new self locking nut. Not sure of torque setting. Bobs your uncle.
Again, never done this and just typing my thoughts down. I've replaced the upper ball joint so I know there is no tension on the upper wishbone when the car's jacked up. If anyone sees any flaws or can add any tips in this write up, please advise.

 

thanks strait6DOHC think i may source poly bushes and have a go wish me luck