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P1800 / P1800ES

1961-1973 / Coupe / Shooting Brake / Sweden

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Common Suspension and Steering

Sagging or broken front springs

Symptoms

Car sits low at the front, nose-dives under braking, poor ride quality, uneven tyre wear.

Cause

Springs fatigue and sag over decades. Rust weakens them.

Fix

Replace the front springs.

Uprated sports springs are available if you want a firmer ride.

Takes a few hours with spring compressors (hire them, don't bodge it).

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Other known issues

Common Suspension and Steering

Worn front trunnions and kingpins

Clonking over bumps, vague steering, uneven tyre wear, play in the front wheels.
Common Suspension and Steering

Rear leaf spring wear and broken leaves

Sagging rear end, harsh ride, clonking over bumps, uneven tyre wear.
Common Suspension and Steering

Steering box wear and leaks

Vague steering, play at the wheel, leaking oil from the steering box.
Common Suspension and Steering

Worn tie rod ends and track rod ends

Clonking, vague steering, uneven tyre wear, play in the steering.
Common Engine

Oil leaks from rear main seal

Oil weeps or pours from the back of the engine, usually visible around the bellhousing. Can soak the clutch on manual cars.
Common Engine

Piston ring wear and oil consumption (B18/B20)

Blue smoke on startup or under load. Engine uses a litre of oil every 500-1000 km. Exhaust tips go black and sooty.
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