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MARTIN KELSON
20-07-11, 11:02 PM
Hi

In the centre of the rear beam on a Nova is a bush that surrounds the roll bar, sort of triangular shaped with a hole in the centre for the bar to pass through.

Anybody know if this is a major component for the rollbar to operate as i have just noticed i dont have one!

Anybody know where i can get one from (other than Vauxhall)?
Tried the likes of Rally Design, Tweeks & PowerFlex websites & its not listed

Cheers

Martin
novacabrio
20-07-11, 11:10 PM
I may have one, if not there is one in this kit....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Nova-Front-Rear-Bushes-Polyurethane-/370477281937?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item56422ab291

They may sell it seperate?
MARTIN KELSON
20-07-11, 11:12 PM
Its listed seperate on there website. :)

Thanks Mark
novacabrio
20-07-11, 11:15 PM
Its listed seperate on there website. :)

Thanks Mark

Ideal, I seem to remember a beam having 2 in, I can check mine if you wish
MARTIN KELSON
20-07-11, 11:23 PM
Not sure.

That kit shows one & Nova competion build manual shows one so only the one i have just ordered.

Dunno if it makes a difference being missing, suppose there is a reason Vauxhall put it there in the first place!!
Mieran
20-07-11, 11:25 PM
the floflex bush only fits the skinny 1.2 rarb
nova_saloon
20-07-11, 11:29 PM
the floflex bush only fits the skinny 1.2 rarb

all it does is have a bigger hole. so just drill it
Mike
20-07-11, 11:29 PM
There ident on Corsa B. So have a nosey for uprated Corsa ones aswell.
GRUNT 16V
21-07-11, 10:39 AM
back in the day 97 era it was the in thing to have 3 of these bushes fitted !
simonm
21-07-11, 10:43 AM
Don't think it makes much difference think it's just there for support and doesn't really do any thing
Edd
21-07-11, 05:35 PM
I wouldn't get a Flo-Flex one if I were you, the fitment is shocking to say the least

I have gone for a new GM one, there quite solid anyway
craig green
21-07-11, 10:06 PM
I would imagine it just supports the bar & stops any 'twanging' or vibration going on.

LOL @ the drill the hole larger on a poly one, try drilling Polyurethane!!
Benn
21-07-11, 10:29 PM
I got a new one from my work (motorfacters)
nova_saloon
21-07-11, 11:26 PM
lol its piss easy, i did it today, took 2 seconds. because i had to bore out the hole to fit the thicker ARB. what drill bits do you use :S its only polyurethane not rhenium diboride