2001 V70XC -- Meyle HD Control Arm Bushing Failure

Post by **vtl** » 30 Jul 2015, 22:02

xHeart wrote:I am thinking about another pair of Meyle HD with 4-Year warranty, would you?

No. They make misleading statements, I don't like that.

Post by **xHeart** » 31 Jul 2015, 20:20

Let's hope for a moment that IPD agrees to replacement control arm.
VIDA says to use new fastners for each it asks to undo, even the sems nut on ball-joint.
I am planning on reusing all the fastners with thread locker, it will save $50.
But, I will still incur the cost of wheel alignment.

With the above scenario, I would be saving had I installed Volvo's $185 control arm -- a pound foolish on my part -- assuming Volvo's would be lasting for a while.

And if, IPD decides to not offer the replacments under warranty for whatever reason, then it would be an outrageously expensive repair.

One more reason to rethink before investing on AFT parts with illusive warranty promise.

Post by **oragex** » 01 Aug 2015, 07:08

Sometimes the bolts get rusted. Picture bellow is a bolt that has been put back and reused for one year. Also, it is better not to torque them back to the original torque or they may snap while driving. So it's a bit tricky to reuse them

Post by **xHeart** » 03 Aug 2015, 13:08

An interesting list of control arm from FCP EURO https://www.fcpeuro.com/Volvo-parts/V70/Control-Arm?year=2001&e=153&m=218&page=1.

The marketplace says Meyle HD is better than Lemforder -- both made in Turkey.

Post by **vtl** » 03 Aug 2015, 13:14

xHeart wrote:The marketplace says Meyle HD is better than Lemforder -- both made in Turkey.

FCP lists Lemforder LCA as OEM.

Post by **xHeart** » 04 Aug 2015, 13:10

oragex wrote:Sometimes the bolts get rusted. Picture bellow is a bolt that has been put back and reused for one year. Also, it is better not to torque them back to the original torque or they may snap while driving. So it's a bit tricky to reuse them

I often find a new bolt with 4-6 threads coated with thread-locker, a good example is water pump screws.

Here is an axle screw with thread-locker...

What is the difference between a new screw with "a dried coat" of thread-locker, OR reusing a bolt/screw where a DIYer will wet the threads with a drop to get the same result, i.e. lock it?

Do I use a drop when reusing existing bolt?

Here is a picture of a new control arm bolt with no thread-locker.

freedomfries · Post by **freedomfries** » 04 Aug 2015, 13:22

Some bolts are torque to yield (TTY) bolts that stretch/deform when tightened. These type of bolts shouldn't be reused

If the bolt isn't TTY and the threads are in good condition, then I'd reuse it with blue threadlock

Post by **xHeart** » 04 Aug 2015, 13:45

freedomfries wrote:Some bolts are torque to yield (TTY) bolts that stretch/deform when tightened. These type of bolts shouldn't be reused

If the bolt isn't TTY and the threads are in good condition, then I'd reuse it with blue threadlock

Insightful!
How to find out if control arm bolts are TTY type?

...found this

Post by **vtl** » 04 Aug 2015, 14:20

xHeart wrote:Insightful!
How to find out if control arm bolts are TTY type?

More than one torque stage:
http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread ... -Reference

Post by **oragex** » 04 Aug 2015, 16:35

They are stretch type. Interestingly, the ones on drivers side are shorter than the two on the passenger side. The bolts are cheap, about $15 for all four.