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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: WeekendMechanic on 26 November 2012, 15:51
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I`v decided to replace all my bushes for powerflex ones for the front i`m ok but for the rear i`m dubious are the ones in the link correct?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-Mk3-92-98-POWERFLEX-REAR-BEAM-AXLE-MOUNT-BUSHES-PFR85-206-PACK-OF-2-/170929192948?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27cc2c7ff4
They look nothing like the originals...
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Yes they are correct, the originals looks different as they are rubber inside a pressed metal casing, these powerflex ones are all rubber with just a metal sleeve on the inside. They don't require pressing in either like original ones they are just a push in fit.
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Ok, Thank you.
So I have to take the axle off to push the originals out and press the new ones in?
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Ideally yes, it can be done with it on but it a bit of a nightmare and you will need a special tool. Easiest way I done it was to remove the calipers then drop the axle. I set fire to the original bushes to burn out the rubber then using a hacksaw I cut a slit in the bush casings then they just chapped out with a chisel. Then just clean up the inner surface with some sand paper, bit of grease, then powerflex bushes just slot in place.
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Cheers.