Those many silicon filled bushes

Limeybastard · 02-11-2015, 10:23 PM

Did my third oil change today @ 11525 miles. Whilst under there I give the vehicle a good seeing to , inspecting most items.

Well, noticed the front sway bar bushes appear to have leaked silicon . I'm thinking this is relatively normal as on my first oil change the other bushes further back (forgot name ) also looked as if they had leaked.

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need4speed255 · 02-11-2015, 10:43 PM

I dont believe those bushings are silicone filled. That is more likely grease from assembly that is working its way out. If those bushings were not greased they would make a creaking sound as the sway bars moved. You may even have to grease them in the future if they get noisy. Nothing to worry about.

Limeybastard · 02-12-2015, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by need4speed255

I dont believe those bushings are silicone filled. That is more likely grease from assembly that is working its way out. If those bushings were not greased they would make a creaking sound as the sway bars moved. You may even have to grease them in the future if they get noisy. Nothing to worry about.

Thanks for the reply. Its something definitely making its way out. As the car gets older I'm see more of this. Drives good though.
Reason I thought it was silicon was it wasn't oily.

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brancky3 · 02-12-2015, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Limeybastard

Thanks for the reply. Its something definitely making its way out. As the car gets older I'm see more of this. Drives good though.
Reason I thought it was silicon was it wasn't oily.

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Yea the stock bushings are full of a 'paste', nothing is leaking.

Rusty · 02-12-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by need4speed255

I dont believe those bushings are silicone filled. That is more likely grease from assembly that is working its way out. If those bushings were not greased they would make a creaking sound as the sway bars moved. You may even have to grease them in the future if they get noisy. Nothing to worry about.

They are NOT silicone filled. Just a rubber bushing.

Limeybastard · 02-12-2015, 09:58 AM

Thanks guys.

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Limeybastard · 02-16-2015, 12:28 PM

Would anyone know which bushes are silicon filled then?

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Rusty · 02-19-2015, 07:33 AM

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Would anyone know which bushes are silicon filled then?

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On the front lower control arm. The large rear bushing.

Limeybastard · 02-19-2015, 09:42 AM

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On the front lower control arm. The large rear bushing.

Got any pics?

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Rusty · 02-19-2015, 03:09 PM

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Got any pics?

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The only pic's I got, is in my thread. I don't have any of the OEM's, only the SPL's.

The Complete SPL Front Suspension

Limeybastard · 02-20-2015, 09:42 AM

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The only pic's I got, is in my thread. I don't have any of the OEM's, only the SPL's.

The Complete SPL Front Suspension

Here is mine, was like this on both sides from 2300 miles . probably the lubricant they used to press it in? Its definitely not oil.
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SouthArk370Z · 02-16-2015, 07:35 PM

IIRC, the one on top of the differential is silicone-filled. Don't know about any others. FSM/CourtesyParts/&c should have that info.

02-11-2015, 10:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 19	Those many silicon filled bushes Did my third oil change today @ 11525 miles. Whilst under there I give the vehicle a good seeing to , inspecting most items. Well, noticed the front sway bar bushes appear to have leaked silicon . I'm thinking this is relatively normal as on my first oil change the other bushes further back (forgot name ) also looked as if they had leaked. uploadfromtaptalk1423715024071.jpg Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

02-11-2015, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
need4speed255 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 262 Drives: 15Nsmo/99 EclipseGST Rep Power: 12	I dont believe those bushings are silicone filled. That is more likely grease from assembly that is working its way out. If those bushings were not greased they would make a creaking sound as the sway bars moved. You may even have to grease them in the future if they get noisy. Nothing to worry about. Limeybastard likes this.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	IIRC, the one on top of the differential is silicone-filled. Don't know about any others. FSM/CourtesyParts/&c should have that info. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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