Category: Rubber Parts
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FEBEST Pro Tip: Steering Racks and Their Faults
Steering racks fail in two distinct ways depending on their assistance type: hydraulic racks leak past their seals, and electric racks develop electronic faults and knocking from worn plastic bushings. Both can usually be repaired with individual components instead of a complete rack, which is what FEBEST supplies. Here is what to look for and…
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No More Rattling or Hanging Exhaust
A rattling, knocking or sagging exhaust is usually caused by a torn rubber mount or a rusted-out bracket, not by the pipe itself. The exhaust hangs from the body on flexible mounts by design, and once those mounts split, the system drops, bangs against the underbody and can tear out oxygen sensor wiring. Inspect the…
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FEBEST Seasonal Check-List: Taking the Car on Holiday
Before a long drive, inspect the components that leave you stranded rather than merely annoyed: cooling, driveline boots, wheel bearings, steering, brakes and ball joints. Almost every roadside failure on a road trip starts as something visible at home, usually a cracked rubber boot or a bearing with play in it. This check-list works through…
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For Drifters and Everyone Else: FEBEST Centre Bearings for the Mark II Family
Propshaft vibration and droning on a Toyota Mark II, Chaser, Cresta or Crown almost always trace back to a worn centre bearing, usually finished off by tired universal joints upstream. FEBEST now produces centre bearing 0158-008 for these models, so the fault can be fixed without buying a complete propshaft. Here is what these cars…
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Oily Engine Bay and a Hunting Idle? There Is a Non-Obvious Fix
A hunting idle combined with oil film all over the engine bay usually points at the crankcase ventilation system, not the ignition or fuel system. Perished hoses and seals let unmetered air into the intake and oil vapour into the engine bay, while a stuck PCV valve either destabilises the idle or pressurises the crankcase.…
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Asbestos in Cars: Why It Was Banned and What FEBEST Uses Instead
Asbestos is banned in Australia and New Zealand because its dust causes lung cancer, laryngeal cancer and asbestosis, and it stays in the lungs permanently once inhaled. In vehicles it was used in two main places: brake friction linings and heat-resistant exhaust gaskets. Both have since been replaced with safer materials that meet the same…
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Hidden Suspension Noise? Worn Shock Absorber Bushings Could Be the Cause
Modern suspension systems rely on many different components working together quietly and smoothly. Drivers often suspect shock absorbers, stabilizer links, or suspension arms when unusual noises appear — but one small component is frequently overlooked. Worn shock absorber bushings and silent blocks are a surprisingly common hidden source of suspension squeaks, rattles, and knocking noises.…
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Why Oil Seals Fail Early: Fitting and Selection Mistakes
Oil seals may look like simple components, but they play a critical role in keeping modern vehicle systems properly sealed and lubricated. A poorly selected or incorrectly installed oil seal can begin leaking after only a few thousand kilometres, leading to repeat repairs, oil loss, and unnecessary downtime. Understanding how oil seals work — and…
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Fuel Injector Seal Leaks: Causes, Symptoms and Repair Solutions
The smell of petrol around a vehicle is never something to ignore. Fuel vapours are not only unpleasant but also potentially dangerous — especially when the smell comes from the engine bay. One of the most common causes of small fuel leaks on petrol engines is worn fuel injector seals. These small rubber O-rings play…
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Knocking Over Bumps? It Could Be Your Shock Absorber Bushings
If you’re hearing a knocking noise when driving over rough roads or speed bumps, it might be time to inspect your suspension—especially the shock absorber bushings. Febest offers a wide range of replacement bushings for popular Japanese, European, and American vehicles across Australia and New Zealand. Many suspension issues begin with worn rubber parts—and shock…