REAR WISHBONE BUSHES

Post by **deepdale** » 12 Apr 2006, 18:54

Just had anightmare of a day trying to get the rear wishbone off to do some welding on it. The tube through the bush welded itself to the bolt on the outer bush and i ended up sawing through both sides of the bolt by hand.
Now i need a new bush or bushes,
who does them and how easy are they to press in.

Post by **Mog** » 12 Apr 2006, 20:23

Just campers sell them at £6.99 each. There manual says you need special tools to fit them. A local engineering firm with a press may be able press them in for you. Regards Mog

Post by **Diamond Hell** » 12 Apr 2006, 22:57

You need a thread bar, grease and some tubing of the right diameter.

It's an utter git of a job.

Post by **HarryMann** » 12 Apr 2006, 23:09

GSF probably do them too..

I haven't done this job and think very few have.
The VW tools to remove and insert the bushing are basically a length of threaded studding (or very long bolt) and nuts - suggest M12 about the right size.
Together with a spacer tube at least the length of the bushing, and some step-down sleeves (or very thick large penny washers). Lubricate bushing and housing with soap solution (rubber-grease or brake fluid?). Grease the studding and nuts well.

Not sure whether new one is pulled in on its sleeve diameter or by a shaped pad, but it says when sleeve reaches tool, leave it for 30 secs for the bush to finally settle in place.

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 13 Apr 2006, 22:32

Im thinking about getting some done in polyurethane but theres not much call for them, they don't often go wrong.
I don't want to get them done and end up with 99 spare kits!
I've never done any!

Post by **HarryMann** » 13 Apr 2006, 22:39

I don't want to get them done and end up with 99 spare kits!

which you probably will, unless they are shown to make a big difference to handling, particularly with big wide sticky wheels and tyres - the performance market.

Post by **Russel** » 14 Apr 2006, 05:56

Ure lockal VW dealer will do them for about £10 each.
These must not be mistaken for the front ones.Look very similar in size
but are not.
Must admit only done a few of these and never due to rubber deteriation.
I have always used a press to remove and refit.

Post by **SyncroSam** » 14 Apr 2006, 08:06

I got my replacement from vw, I should imagine a press would make it a lot easier, but perfectly doable without.

Cheers,
Sam.

Post by **HarryMann** » 14 Apr 2006, 08:57

So Sam, why and how?

Spongy or actually delaminated rubber?

Threaded rod and spacers?

Post by **SyncroSam** » 14 Apr 2006, 23:15

Done for the same reason

the tube through the bush welded itself to the bolt

Sam.

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REAR WISHBONE BUSHES

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Rear wishbone bushes