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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 
Re Bushing.... who's done it?
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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
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Lay off the red red wine though, otherwise you'll spill your own red stuff...
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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.
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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
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Yea I remember that thread. Had no quarter panels at the back. Great work but Sorry can't remember what the thread was called tho.
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I need that rear bumper anyone got any ideas?
On a scale of 1 -10 how.hard was rebushing it?
On a scale of 1 -10 how.hard was rebushing it?
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They are easy as long as you have a press .. with press 3/10 without 9/10.
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What 1 spin said. I wouldnt say they're difficult but bear in mind I'm a mechanic....
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any good...
That's a good thread but it wasn't mr noisy I was thinking of...
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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.
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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.
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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?
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No Probs mark
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i'm looking to polybush mine, keep us posted please gents..
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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?
ye sorted mate .
