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mrdirty · 04-19-2002, 07:54 AM

Does anyone have any advice for changing the t/c rod bushings? What should I do, torch the old silicone out then press in the new one?

C'mon that whole new unit is like another $100...

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bbp · 04-19-2002, 08:25 AM

Use a press to press the old bushing out.  You can torch it if you want, or use the press to tear it out.  Once you have it torn up a bit, you can use a hacksaw to GENTLY WITHOUT CUTTING THE ARM, cut a slot int he outer sleeve of the old bushing.  This will relieve the pressure and allow it to come out easier.

mrdirty · 04-19-2002, 09:42 AM

Great thanks, any advice on getting the new one in?
I'm going with the whiteline poyurethane ones

Should i stick it in the freezer?

bbp · 04-19-2002, 09:52 AM

no the press in really easy, just lube em up!!

mrdirty · 04-19-2002, 10:06 AM

Ok, so it seems that getting the old ones out is the biggest pain, why does PDM make such a stink about finding a shop who will press them in? Like it's so difficult that no-one will take it on?

The old one can't just be cut out huh? I guess it's not all just rubber and silly-cone.

mrdirty · 04-19-2002, 10:18 AM

Can I just use a bench vise in some creative way instead of a press? I don't have access to a press.

bbp · 04-19-2002, 11:17 AM

You will def. need a press to get them out, may be able to get them in with a big vise.

mrdirty · 04-19-2002, 11:56 AM

Since i don't have a press, will torching be my only option?
Can't cut 'em huh?

Thanks again, for all the help...

*LanceS13* · 04-19-2002, 12:04 PM

It can be hard to get them aligned right when you press them.  It kept wanting to pop out to the side right before it was about to go in.  It finally went in with a lot of lubrication and persistence.

mrdirty · 04-19-2002, 12:09 PM

do i need to protect them at all? will the vise damage them? How'bout cooling them down to make 'em smaller?

04-19-2002, 08:25 AM	#2
bbp Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: oHIo Age: 51 Posts: 477 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Use a press to press the old bushing out.  You can torch it if you want, or use the press to tear it out.  Once you have it torn up a bit, you can use a hacksaw to GENTLY WITHOUT CUTTING THE ARM, cut a slot int he outer sleeve of the old bushing.  This will relieve the pressure and allow it to come out easier. __________________

04-19-2002, 09:52 AM	#4
bbp Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: oHIo Age: 51 Posts: 477 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no the press in really easy, just lube em up!! __________________

04-19-2002, 11:17 AM	#7
bbp Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: oHIo Age: 51 Posts: 477 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You will def. need a press to get them out, may be able to get them in with a big vise. __________________

04-19-2002, 12:04 PM	#9
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 42 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It can be hard to get them aligned right when you press them.  It kept wanting to pop out to the side right before it was about to go in.  It finally went in with a lot of lubrication and persistence. __________________ 1992 240SX Fastback #47 DSP MS SCCA RX-7 ITS Project FOR SALE

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04-19-2002, 07:54 AM	#1
mrdirty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Age: 46 Posts: 650 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does anyone have any advice for changing the t/c rod bushings? What should I do, torch the old silicone out then press in the new one? C'mon that whole new unit is like another $100... Help

04-19-2002, 09:42 AM	#3
mrdirty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Age: 46 Posts: 650 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Great thanks, any advice on getting the new one in? I'm going with the whiteline poyurethane ones Should i stick it in the freezer?

04-19-2002, 10:06 AM	#5
mrdirty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Age: 46 Posts: 650 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ok, so it seems that getting the old ones out is the biggest pain, why does PDM make such a stink about finding a shop who will press them in? Like it's so difficult that no-one will take it on? The old one can't just be cut out huh? I guess it's not all just rubber and silly-cone.

04-19-2002, 10:18 AM	#6
mrdirty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Age: 46 Posts: 650 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can I just use a bench vise in some creative way instead of a press? I don't have access to a press.

04-19-2002, 11:56 AM	#8
mrdirty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Age: 46 Posts: 650 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Since i don't have a press, will torching be my only option? Can't cut 'em huh? Thanks again, for all the help...

04-19-2002, 12:09 PM	#10
mrdirty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Age: 46 Posts: 650 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do i need to protect them at all? will the vise damage them? How'bout cooling them down to make 'em smaller?