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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: 200sxman on 06 April 2010, 14:38

Title: Mk1 rear beam bushes
Post by: 200sxman on 06 April 2010, 14:38

Has anyone fitted Super Flex bushes and if so could they tell me how they did it? I have tried eveything I can think of and cannot get them close to going into the housing.
Going crazy so any help will be much appreciated.

Title: Re: Mk1 rear beam bushes
Post by: raferackstraw on 06 April 2010, 18:22

iirc you need to use 2 sets of mole grips, use 1 set to close them a bit at a time and the other to hold the gap while u readjust the 1st set if that make sense [ bit difficult to explain without pics ] then slide the clip on when they are together

there is a how to with pics either on here clubgti  :sick:  or mk1 owners club or try vwvortex

sorry mate but do you mean the swinging point? if so i believe they require pressing in

Title: Re: Mk1 rear beam bushes
Post by: 200sxman on 07 April 2010, 10:25

Hi, thanks for the info. Yes its the main mounting bushes for the beam onto the chassis. I've tried with a press it only distorts the bush.

Cheers

Title: Re: Mk1 rear beam bushes
Post by: woZa on 28 April 2010, 20:03

Make sure you give the metal housing a damn good clean up with a wire brush, rust killer etc. Couldn't get mine in until I went mad with the wire brush then used a vice to squeeze the bush in.

Could also try the bush in the freezer / heat the housing with a blowtorch (not too much mind!) trick...