Seized bushes. Dealer at fault?
05-17-2016, 09:29 AM
#21
I suggested Powerflex to ad these from the factory but they didn't seem very interested, they implied it would be beneficial though.
Btw this is the grease I'm using http://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-411.../dp/B00GVKBQHY
The PTFE seems to be very beneficial in making it extra slippery and quiet.
I think you could use pretty much any thing though but a sticky silicone grease would be my second choice.
Btw this is the grease I'm using http://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-411.../dp/B00GVKBQHY
The PTFE seems to be very beneficial in making it extra slippery and quiet.
I think you could use pretty much any thing though but a sticky silicone grease would be my second choice.
05-17-2016, 12:45 PM
#22
Flanders , that's the way to go for sure , such a large bearing area and a small groove I doubt would cause a problem only benefit , the yanks do exactly this for various cars using poly bushes , Mustangs for instance , found that on some website of sad car owners some time ago , now do I know some sad car owners over this side of the pond , er wife reckons I am one !!!! I like ur swirls inside the bore of the bush , just like In a plain bronze bush.
Christ carbon , no don't "knurl" the tubes they would be like reamers against the poly bush, and if you did that you do it in a lathe with a "Knurling " tool , ask Lower .
I suppose you could knurl and then polish , maybe that would hold lube and not wear the bush as much, , you try it and be the guinea pig .
Christ carbon , no don't "knurl" the tubes they would be like reamers against the poly bush, and if you did that you do it in a lathe with a "Knurling " tool , ask Lower .
I suppose you could knurl and then polish , maybe that would hold lube and not wear the bush as much, , you try it and be the guinea pig .
05-18-2016, 05:35 AM
#23
Yes grease channels are a good idea to , easier to do in the bores,of the bushes .
Plain bronze,bearings often had lube channels machined in the bores , from straight groves either side of the grease entry to quite sexy patterns , used to see an interesting machine putting these in in the factory where I did my apprenticeship. All those years ago .
No UK serious lift manufacturers left now !
Plain bronze,bearings often had lube channels machined in the bores , from straight groves either side of the grease entry to quite sexy patterns , used to see an interesting machine putting these in in the factory where I did my apprenticeship. All those years ago .
No UK serious lift manufacturers left now !
05-19-2016, 01:07 AM
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Got round to checking all mine last night.
I have re-greased the bolts on all but one, which is the rear control arm. It's completely seized in.
Assuming if we take heat to it to soften it, will this knacker up the bushing? Short of that it's either replace the whole arm (£450!) or try and cut the bolt?
I have re-greased the bolts on all but one, which is the rear control arm. It's completely seized in.
Assuming if we take heat to it to soften it, will this knacker up the bushing? Short of that it's either replace the whole arm (£450!) or try and cut the bolt?
05-19-2016, 04:06 AM
#28
Got round to checking all mine last night.
I have re-greased the bolts on all but one, which is the rear control arm. It's completely seized in.
Assuming if we take heat to it to soften it, will this knacker up the bushing? Short of that it's either replace the whole arm (£450!) or try and cut the bolt?
I have re-greased the bolts on all but one, which is the rear control arm. It's completely seized in.
Assuming if we take heat to it to soften it, will this knacker up the bushing? Short of that it's either replace the whole arm (£450!) or try and cut the bolt?
05-19-2016, 12:05 PM
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