sidewaysste
Active Member
In the end we used a lot of UB 40 and some very big waterpump pliers to twist them out. Ta to 1 Spin for coming and lending a hand 
3.5 efi
Well-Known Member
In the end we used a lot of UB 40 and some very big waterpump pliers to twist them out. Ta to 1 Spin for coming and lending a hand
no worrys mate, glad you got it sorted. if you ever need a hand again let me know.
also if you need your mx5 sorting this is the man , check out 5 speed web site
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sidewaysste
Active Member
Lay off the red red wine though, otherwise you'll spill your own red stuff...
bushwwacker
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They add to the fun! I had to move the gas tanks to get to the 32mm nut
I did mine on road side, on a hill, drilled and hammered bushes out on wheelie bin and back gate post! It took about four nights to do.
I used a foot length of m10 studding with two nuts and a selection of washers and packers to press them in. Ratchet straps, a pry bar and a fairly big pozi screwdriver are handy for lining things up.
sidewaysste
Active Member
I just hit the LPG tanks out the way with a big hammer and asked them politely if they wouldn't mind refraining from exploding....
On a side note, does anyone remember the boot floor/ welding thread a few months back that had lots of photos of a chap virtually rebuilding his disco. Seem to remember all the body panels were off and everything that could rot had. . I *think* it was a blue D1. I was hoping to have a look through it for reference... seem to remember it was something along the lines of "how far is too far gone" or something like that
On a side note, does anyone remember the boot floor/ welding thread a few months back that had lots of photos of a chap virtually rebuilding his disco. Seem to remember all the body panels were off and everything that could rot had. . I *think* it was a blue D1. I was hoping to have a look through it for reference... seem to remember it was something along the lines of "how far is too far gone" or something like that
sidewaysste
Active Member
What 1 spin said. I wouldnt say they're difficult but bear in mind I'm a mechanic....
sidewaysste
Active Member
any good...
That's a good thread but it wasn't mr noisy I was thinking of...
twice_nightly
New Member
I think my wife needs re bushing, I've noticed a bit of play in her and the ride isn't as
firm as it once was.
firm as it once was.
John FHA
Active Member
Use air bags for her much comfier ride. lol
Agree with 3/10 with or without press just take them to engineering firm near you they will get them out. cost me £70 for ten. took the lot to them. saved myself the hard work. By time I'd have got through the third one I would have paid anything to get them out. So best thought take it to my local engineering firm. Job done and enjoyed doing the re-bushing and lift.
Agree with 3/10 with or without press just take them to engineering firm near you they will get them out. cost me £70 for ten. took the lot to them. saved myself the hard work. By time I'd have got through the third one I would have paid anything to get them out. So best thought take it to my local engineering firm. Job done and enjoyed doing the re-bushing and lift.
Mark L
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Steve - apologies for not getting in touch, got too involved in doing various bits round the garden & completely forgot about it!! I'll make arrangements and drop by soon, as I've got to come to Notts to see another Steve about locking diffs.
1Spin - how did you get on with your steering wheel in the end?
1Spin - how did you get on with your steering wheel in the end?
sidewaysste
Active Member
No Probs mark
Steve - apologies for not getting in touch, got too involved in doing various bits round the garden & completely forgot about it!! I'll make arrangements and drop by soon, as I've got to come to Notts to see another Steve about locking diffs.
1Spin - how did you get on with your steering wheel in the end?
ye sorted mate .
