Help with my bush, please...

**samsplums** · Tuesday 15th August 2006, 21:56

Currently polybushing lower wishbone. What a bl**dy hassle! Any tips or hints..?

Purchased powerflex set and they don't seem right size either.

Can't find any how to threads.

Can anyone help my bush situation?

Thank you beautiful people.

**T5ER** · Tuesday 15th August 2006, 22:08

You will need a hydraulic press mate thats the only proper way really of doing it

**splatt** · Tuesday 15th August 2006, 22:12

Hydraulic press......

Just did a set of theese on a Fiesta with a hammer and a vice.
Removing the old ones is the hardest part.

A press is the easiest way if you have access to one in reality, although not entirely necessary

**T5ER** · Tuesday 15th August 2006, 22:14

Originally Posted by splatt

Hydraulic press......

Just did a set of theese on a Fiesta with a hammer and a vice.
Removing the old ones is the hardest part.

A press is the easiest way if you have access to one in reality, although not entirely necessary

LOL i like the easy life mate

**samsplums** · Tuesday 15th August 2006, 22:17

Originally Posted by splatt

Hydraulic press......

Just did a set of theese on a Fiesta with a hammer and a vice.
Removing the old ones is the hardest part.

A press is the easiest way if you have access to one in reality, although not entirely necessary

Did they go in alright? I know that don't just POP in but they appear to be nearly an additional 2mm in diameter...

**splatt** · Tuesday 15th August 2006, 22:33

If you havent done them before at all I would say take the wishbone and new bushes to an engineering Co and get one of them to do it for you. It wont cost a lot for them to do it and you will know its been done right.
All bushes are tighter than a nuns knickers so there's no movement.

I used to be in the trade so thats why I do my own if I can. Trust me...its a pain to do.

**samsplums** · Tuesday 15th August 2006, 22:36

Originally Posted by splatt

If you havent done them before at all I would say take the wishbone and new bushes to an engineering Co and get one of them to do it for you. It wont cost a lot for them to do it and you will know its been done right.
All bushes are tighter than a nuns knickers so there's no movement.

I used to be in the trade so thats why I do my own if I can. Trust me...its a pain to do.

Did upper engine mount easy-peasy.

Are wishbones considerably harder then..?

**T5ER** · Tuesday 15th August 2006, 22:45

Yep and they should be about 2-3mm bigger mate

**Fatspice** · Tuesday 15th August 2006, 23:11

Try tyre soap, fairy liquid or swarfega on the bush to lubricate it on the way in. I find it helps on Golf III/IV rear axle bushes.
As far as removing them goes, set light to the rubber with a blow torch or similar to burn out the rubber. Be prepared for plenty of smoke and the smell. (Dirving T5's you get used to that from the front tyres lighting up

)
I hope it helps.
TTFN.

**blackbooty** · Tuesday 15th August 2006, 23:54

Originally Posted by samsplums

Did upper engine mount easy-peasy.

Are wishbones considerably harder then..?

much harder, theyr surrounded by metal and need to be compressed into the control arm.
a big vice, lots of diff sized sockets and loads patience should do it, but if you damage the control arm, youll have to buy another and take it to volvo or an engineering firm anyhow.

wayne

**Babybadger** · Wednesday 16th August 2006, 15:19

Put the bushes In the Freezer! Heat The Wishbone end Up Slightly (boiling water or leave in a cooling oven ....not too hot) and Use A Bit Of Copper Grease!Buy some over sized washers, and a nut and bolt and turn them in. Sorted.