Compression Rod Replacement...
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LOTS of people have had these replaced. They've been revised.
I have a rattle coming from the front at lower speeds on uneven pavement. I've been looking into what it could be and it seems that compression rods are a big problem with this car. Is your car doing the same thing?
What's the stealership charging for parts? $340 each?
This guy is probably worth contacting:
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...QAdIdZ79611019
I could swear I saw someone in the states selling upgraded pairs of them for $284 US, $338 CDN today. Maybe Riverside Infiniti?
I have a rattle coming from the front at lower speeds on uneven pavement. I've been looking into what it could be and it seems that compression rods are a big problem with this car. Is your car doing the same thing?
What's the stealership charging for parts? $340 each?
This guy is probably worth contacting:
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...QAdIdZ79611019
I could swear I saw someone in the states selling upgraded pairs of them for $284 US, $338 CDN today. Maybe Riverside Infiniti?
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I have had both of my compression rods changed. First time I paid $315 plus tax for the part from the dealership through Vic. The second time my compression rod failed, I met up with this guy from kijiji and paid $250 for the part flat and it was OEM, great deal compared to the dealership. Vic charges 2.5 hours labour at $79.00 per hour. The dealership says it takes 2 Hours, I called a few of them and they said it costs $275. So Vic's labour is still cheaper. You still have to get an alignment after you get this done, so add another $100.
if i were you and you have the money to do it, I would just replace both once your there already. The driver compression rod crapped out and then a month and a half later the passenger side went on me.
Also you will need the toe bolt $10 each side.
if i were you and you have the money to do it, I would just replace both once your there already. The driver compression rod crapped out and then a month and a half later the passenger side went on me.
Also you will need the toe bolt $10 each side.
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I suspect that I might need these replaced on my 03 sedan. Whenever I am on driveways or uneven road/pavement, I hear what is basically loud creaking from the front of the car. It feels like the car is stressing badly and is making these sounds. Could I need to replace the compression rods? BTW, what purpose do these rods serve? Sorry for jacking the thread!
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I have had both of my compression rods changed. First time I paid $315 plus tax for the part from the dealership through Vic. The second time my compression rod failed, I met up with this guy from kijiji and paid $250 for the part flat and it was OEM, great deal compared to the dealership. Vic charges 2.5 hours labour at $79.00 per hour. The dealership says it takes 2 Hours, I called a few of them and they said it costs $275. So Vic's labour is still cheaper. You still have to get an alignment after you get this done, so add another $100.
if i were you and you have the money to do it, I would just replace both once your there already. The driver compression rod crapped out and then a month and a half later the passenger side went on me.
Also you will need the toe bolt $10 each side.
if i were you and you have the money to do it, I would just replace both once your there already. The driver compression rod crapped out and then a month and a half later the passenger side went on me.
Also you will need the toe bolt $10 each side.
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Yap correct, he knows his stuff, cause he was telling me random things about our cars which I knew already and he was absolutely right.
Yes Advance Power House can do it, I even got them to do my window motor replacement, so unfortunately I haven't really been getting them to do a lot of power mods recently lol, just dealership kinda stuff...... but they're great.
Yes Advance Power House can do it, I even got them to do my window motor replacement, so unfortunately I haven't really been getting them to do a lot of power mods recently lol, just dealership kinda stuff...... but they're great.
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Call this guy David 1-416-858-2095, you can ask him what the part number is, he is the guy that i found on kijiji.
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LOTS of people have had these replaced. They've been revised.
I have a rattle coming from the front at lower speeds on uneven pavement. I've been looking into what it could be and it seems that compression rods are a big problem with this car. Is your car doing the same thing?
What's the stealership charging for parts? $340 each?
This guy is probably worth contacting:
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...QAdIdZ79611019
I could swear I saw someone in the states selling upgraded pairs of them for $284 US, $338 CDN today. Maybe Riverside Infiniti?
I have a rattle coming from the front at lower speeds on uneven pavement. I've been looking into what it could be and it seems that compression rods are a big problem with this car. Is your car doing the same thing?
What's the stealership charging for parts? $340 each?
This guy is probably worth contacting:
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...QAdIdZ79611019
I could swear I saw someone in the states selling upgraded pairs of them for $284 US, $338 CDN today. Maybe Riverside Infiniti?
The sound drives me insane.
Thanks for your help guys I am contacting the kijiji guy!
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My compression rods felt tight on the hoist also when I had this other mechanic look at it, and he told me that there was nothing wrong, lol. I told him, this noise isn't normal, it was actually getting louder as the days past. I took it to Vics and Steve the mechanic knew that it was the compression rods right away and told me that they do tons of these.