Vince12v 20 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Hi chaps, I've got that dreaded job comin up, now I've done the on my corrado, but had the beam off!Is that the best way to do on the mk3? Link to post Share on other sites
D11PS 146 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I've done these on my mk3.. Beam off is the easiest way to tackle this job I'm afraid. It gave me the chance to give the old beam a lick of paint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 It's not too difficult to do it with the beam on, but you do need ideally a couple of jacks, some axle stands and I found it helpful that I had plenty of various sized logs lol Link to post Share on other sites
Vince12v 20 Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Logs?? That's different, where are the brake lines mounted? On the corrado they were on the beam Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 They are hoses from the body to the beam so give a bit of le way and you can just un fasten the handbrake cable Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'm talking big sections of tree trunk, they were ideal for laying and supporting the beam on Link to post Share on other sites
Surreyvr6 199 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 This log big enough?Sent from your mums iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Yea looks about right if you've got a 2 post lift lol Surreyvr6, VR6Pete and Bealieboy 3 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Remember when I did mine on my mk3, they literally fell out so didn't take long to do lol. Link to post Share on other sites
Vince12v 20 Posted June 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 I think the inside of the bush will drop out, it's just the metal collar gonna have hassle with Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Chisel mate Club Chairman Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 you can release the brake pipes from the axle they just clip in. As above just punch the outside of the metal inwards and it will all fold in then bash it out in one go. D11PS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Vince12v 20 Posted June 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Think I'll give it smash tonight, how long should I set aside to do iy Link to post Share on other sites
D11PS 146 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 It depends it took me a fair few hours to do but I gave up half way as I couldn't Battle seized Bolts anymore. I would recommend to spray them up with penetrating fluid if you can Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 I did it twice once on mine once on my mates his took longer but I didn't have any problems with bolts on either we took the axle off completely on his think I did one side at a time on mine. 3 hours should be enough Link to post Share on other sites
Vince12v 20 Posted June 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 So an even if should be fine, I own a big hammer so all is well!! D11PS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
D11PS 146 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Always good to have one of those at the ready Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Surreyvr6 and Vince12v 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 A hacksaw with a very high body is useful too, take the blade out, thread the blade through the bush casing, turn it round so it faces into the saw and you can saw through it, makes it easy to chisel the case inwards to pop it out. Surreyvr6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Vince12v 20 Posted June 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 If I remove the beam, will it mean disconnecting brake lines Link to post Share on other sites
D11PS 146 Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 YupSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Vince12v 20 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 God dammit!!!!What are the poly bushes like to push in? Link to post Share on other sites
D11PS 146 Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Always the way..once I smacked 9 bells out of the sleeve I lightly sanded any surface rust, added the Copper grease and it just slid right it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Vince12v 20 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Much performance increase with the poly bush? Link to post Share on other sites
D11PS 146 Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 It made it a tighter and firmer ride.. People have said it made the ride too harsh but I suppose it depends on the setup you have. I noticed the difference straight away and I liked it. It's down to each individual.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk damian8588 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Vince12v 20 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I think my bushes are shagged so I think I'll notice any difference from what I got! D11PS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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