[V8] subframe bushings

[Kent McLean]

7013885254 wrote:
 > Roger wrote:
 >> I am wondering how many of your folks who have high mileage V8's or better
 >> still, high mileage 200 Avant experience have had to replace subframe
 >> bushings?
 > Mine were toast at 130K.  Main reason on d side may have been a pentosin leak.
 > That seams to kill em very very fast.
 >
 > Can see em pretty well with an inspection.

The front subframe bushes have been replaced on my 210+K mile 20v200 Avant. I'm 
not sure about the V8. Some of those cars are 20 years old. Rubber deteriorates 
with age.  The heat from the engine bay helps cook them, too.  When in doubt, 
throw them out.

-- 
Kent McLean
1990 V8 w/5-speed and other mods
1991 200 TQA #3, with mods
1999 A4 Avant, V6 Tiptronic
gone: '91 200 TQA x2, '94 100 S Avant, '89 200 TQ "Bad Puppy"