HELP! Trailing arm removal -help needed in Chesterfield

[Gingermonkey67]

Hi all

I dont know if anyone can offer any help or advice here. My van is needing its drivers side trailing arm replacing, as it has cracks in it. Myself and my mate have started the job at his place in Chesterfield, but we have run into problems getting bolts out etc. We have realised that the job is a bit much for us and I was wondering if anyone knows any VW mechanics that are mobile, and could finish the job?

I have the new trailing arm, with decent bushes fitted already. Also have new bolts, and even a new backplate for the brakes too.

Any help would be very much appreciated !

Thanks

Dave

[Ian Hulley]

There was a mobile VW mechanic in Sheffield area call 'Autohaus Dolby' or something similar.

Hope that helps.

Ian

[Gingermonkey67]

Thanks Ian

I know Autohause Dolby. They have a garage over in the east end of Sheffield where I work. My van went in for a service there when I first bought it. I don't think Matt is a mobile mechanic though.

I just need someone with the know how to be able to remove the main bolts, and get the wheel hub assembly off too. All the bolts are really tight, and we don't have the tools or techniques.

The van can still be made drive able again to get it somewhere nearby if anyone knows of a place that knows the vans?

Cheers

[jimpainter]

The bolts will need to be cut through with a 1mm disc if they are seized solid. The hub bolts are 22mm and can be tight, probably end up needing a brake pipe making up unless it happens to undo ok. May as well replace the wheel bearing as well if there is any problems with it.

Jim

[Gingermonkey67]

Yeah, the brake pipe nuts became rounded, and i think it will need a new pipe.

None of the bolts wanted to budge at all. The brake back plate is also really rusty, so I have a new one to fit.

[gotmeavellegl]

hi i can help you out later this week if you still need it doing i'm based at renishaw just off junct 30 m1

cheers phil 07725324188

[Ian and Lins]

We've used this guy on Lindsay's Skoda. Great service and good price, mobile and he's based in the Chesterfield area. When he found out we had a T25 he was really enthusiastic about working on this sort or vehicle.

Craig Beresford
07546221972

01246 498466

[Gingermonkey67]

Thanks for all of the replies guys, and the very kind offers of help too.

I have sorted out a solution for it now, so hopefully will be sorted very soon

Thanks again!

Dave

[billy739]

don't forget the 46mm nut as the first job!!!!