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AlexW
16-10-09, 01:13 PM
Any advice on fitting the standard rubber items, i just seem to sqush them rather than get them Into the arm lol

Before anyone says it, no i wont fit poly bushs. Ive got the rubber ones now so il stick with them.

Any help is great. Cheers!
Southie
16-10-09, 01:19 PM
Have a read through this CLICKY (http://www.vauxhall-sport-forum.com/phpBB2/how-to-fit-poly-nylon-bushes-to-a-nova-t811.html) courtesy of our very own Stuart :thumb: (http://www.vauxhall-sport-forum.com/phpBB2/how-to-fit-poly-nylon-bushes-to-a-nova-t811.html)
L14MNP
16-10-09, 01:25 PM
That's a lot to read lol. Does he say use a couple of pieces of wood and a clamp?
Southie
16-10-09, 01:51 PM
That's a lot to read lol. Does he say use a couple of pieces of wood and a clamp?
A lot to read but you may also learn something instead of being a smart ass ;)
Pistol Pete
16-10-09, 03:05 PM
Maybe a small smear of grease to help them in. A G clamp/vice and a couple of bits of wood. Oh, and a second pair of hands might come in handy lol
GRUNT 16V
16-10-09, 03:07 PM
grease and a vice job done
Pistol Pete
16-10-09, 03:11 PM
And a few cnuts, fcuks and *******s!! lol Swearing always makes a job easier!
AlexW
16-10-09, 05:08 PM
Aye ive tried in the vice once, gave up as soon as i realised all i was doing was squshing the bush lol Il have another go soon though.

Stus guide seems good, but its ment for poly bushs, no good for me. (Thats what i understand from a quick 1min read anyway lol
Pistol Pete
16-10-09, 06:27 PM
Aye, rubber bushes can be a PITA to fit because of their squashiness.
Benn
16-10-09, 09:16 PM
4 large washer, 4 nuts, bit of longish threaded bar, wind one side and it will pull/push it thru.
AlexW
17-10-09, 01:06 AM
Same as vice benn?
Benn
17-10-09, 07:47 AM
Yeah, but just a bit easier as you can do it anywhere..
Stuart
17-10-09, 08:31 AM
and only costs about £5 vs a Vice thats going to be atleast £30 lol
AlexW
17-10-09, 10:31 AM
Already got a vice lads lol, Have done for years.
jimbob-mcgrew
17-10-09, 11:06 AM
sledgehammer job mate, your car bonnet will make a good anvil to strike it on
mowgli
17-10-09, 07:57 PM
serious advice time... to lubricate rubber, use washing up liquid. it will fit in easier..

the biggest problem with fitting rubber bushes is that people always seem to stick a bolt or similar thru the hole with a washer & try to squeeze it in. the bush always squashes & is a git to get in.. now, if you find a socket the right diameter to just fit in the hole, then use that to push the bush in, it should go in easier. I've even got a bit of tin & some jubilee clips (like a ring compressor) to keep a bush sqeezed to get it in
AlexW
17-10-09, 10:12 PM
Yer i still havnt had another go, somthing to do tomorrow if i remember/get chance.

Cheers for all the help people, Rep if i can :)
L14MNP
18-10-09, 09:04 PM
A lot to read but you may also learn something instead of being a smart ass ;)
Oi! lol. Just seen this as I was repped for this post. :/

Wasn't being a smart ar$e laddo, just asking if that was the fitting method suggested. :)