Suspension question (Cracked Thrust Washer??)

[winters]

Hi

Please excuse my mechanical numptyism. When painting my front upper wishbone I noticed that the washer (thrust washer I believe) at the end of the bush on one side has a chunk cracked out of it. Is this something I should get sorted sooner rather than later? Reading the bible it seems to suggest these were not fitted to all cars originally and a lack of them is not necessarily a bad thing. Is this right?

Ta.

Nige.

[dlewis]

Nige

It would be simple to replace but I guess you are not DIY.

It is probably still located by the centre hole is unlikely to fall out (it has not yet).

Include it in your next service.

Dave

[winters]

I don't mind DIYing it if it's safely do-able by the amateur. Done brakes before - thanks to Haynes manual Suspension I've not touched however.

If my take on it is right, it can be replaced just by unbolting that joint and slipping in a new one? Or is further dissassembly required?

Thanks again.

[spend]

They clamp together when you torque them up so its probably a wishbone out job! Just leave it & keep an eye on it - it wont go anywhere.. IMHO If / when you need new bushes you still want rubber then replace it (poly bushes don't use thrust washers anyway if you go that route)

[winters]

Thanks Spend. Will keep an eye on it for now then.... may attempt it next time I decide my car has been on the road for too long For now I just want it drivable again.