Bushes

[MuffDaddy]

So, first MOT since I got my TVR back and I've a small list of MOT failures, headlight adjusters, borderline tyre and a bush in the front suspension. I've asked that they replace all the front bushes, are there any particular types I should be asking for?

[spend]

Many prefer polybushes, they are not so floppy and should last longer as well as delaying deterioration. Most of the cost of bushes is in labour - once fitted the polybushes are much easier to replace if necessary.

Headlight adjusters are a PITA, prob worth fitting new reflectors if you have to do them. Lots of lube & you may be able to free them off - all depends whether you want to keep the car, or leave the problem to the next owner

Dave

[MuffDaddy]

It's a keeper so all jobs have to be done well. Thanks for the info.

[spend]

You can't clain to be a real enthusiast until you have cut at least a score of bushes out - after 2 you realize the major benefits of the poly versions

Dave

[RedCabbage]

I only have 4 more to do at the front out of 25! (That's including Diff Bushes)

When they are history I will be a happy man.

Fitted Polybushes will be an important feature of the next TVR I buy.

[AntonyJ]

Did all of mine nearly 3 years ago, just putting them all back together again for the rebuild.
Powerflex bushes , well recommended.

[RedCabbage]

AntonyJ said:

Did all of mine nearly 3 years ago, just putting them all back together again for the rebuild.
Powerflex bushes , well recommended.

The new Powerflex bushes with the glacier bearings are a brilliant piece of engineering.

[rfisher]

Years ago I replaced the suspension bushes on a Landrover.

I still have the mental scars.

In the end I burned the old ones out with a blowlamp.

Is this still how it's done or is there another way to get the old bushes out?

[spend]

There is an outer sleeve on the TVR metelastic bushes, so you can burn the rubber out, and saw thru the outer, or drill thru the rubber (I have used the tungsten drills which can enlarge holes with great success)

Dave

[timshap]

Realistically having never re bushed how long will it take to get the wishbones off and free off the dif bushes. Some of the positions of said nuts and bolts look tricky to say the least!!
The car is 13 yrs old and the bushes seem fine..i think?? (MOT ok) Having just done the outriggers and w/bones was contemplating taking them all off next time round say in 24 months time and getting a professional to take the old bushes out etc..Also done brakes, drop links and induction and now just waiting for new coolant hose kit from ACT..
Tim

[TheGriffalo]

Don't piss about cutting and drilling bushes, make yourself up one of Rob's patented wishbone bush extractors. I can do five bushes an hour with this baby

http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[MuffDaddy]

Oh happy days, not only are the bushes gone but the wishbones are none too clever. 4 weeks lead time to get them in stock. On the upside the guys at Webbs are sorting out a Waxoyl and sending off the dash for a new vaneer so when it finally returns some of those niggly jobs will be done.

I can guarantee sunshine for the next 4 weeks.

[350Matt]

There's a chap selling tubular wishbone sets in the back of practical performance car magazine, they look rather nice

Matt