Rear end maintenance + other bits

[Faheem]

Do yours look like this?

I went with duraflex but some of the more expensive poly bushes have dimples or grooves so that they slide in easier.

 

[Sean d]

Do yours look like this?

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I went with duraflex but some of the more expensive poly bushes have dimples or grooves so that they slide in easier.

Yes mine looked the same and slipped straight in, once the sleeve was in then they where tight

 

[Faheem]

Mine just wont go in no matter how hard I push. I dont know whether the actual bush is slightly too big, I'm tempted to sand them down a little using a dremel but I shouldn't have to do that if the bush was designed for a Z3!

 

[Sean d]

Mine just wont go in no matter how hard I push. I dont know whether the actual bush is slightly too big, I'm tempted to sand them down a little using a dremel but I shouldn't have to do that if the bush was designed for a Z3!

Sounds like you have the wrong bush pal, as me and hoogy both used duraflex ok

 

[Faheem]

@Sean d Can you send a link to the bush that you ordered from the duraflex site. Want to be sure that I ordered the right one and then I guess I will have to call them!

 

[Faheem]

Is this my problem? Is that metal ring part of the old bush?

 

[Faheem]

Sorry Dave, I'll stop taking over your thread.

 

[Davyhoogy]

Is this my problem? Is that metal ring part of the old bush?

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Haha it's ok mate. Yes that's part of the old bush. I had to use a saw and make a slit down the inside then pry it out, right carry on! If you don't have a press then you will probably need to do the same

 

[Faheem]

Excellent. The metal ring in the diff bush was hard enough. I'm going to have so much fun..............

Cheers guys

 

[Davyhoogy]

@Faheem earlier in this thread...

 

[Sean d]

@Sean d Can you send a link to the bush that you ordered from the duraflex site. Want to be sure that I ordered the right one and then I guess I will have to call them!

It was the set for the E36 compact

 

[Sean d]

The link pal @Faheem
https://www.duraflexpubushes.com/bmw-e36---compact-rear-bush-set-in-duraflex--polyurethane-365-p.asp

 

[the Nefyn cat]

Do yours look like this?

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I went with duraflex but some of the more expensive poly bushes have dimples or grooves so that they slide in easier.

Even with the rest of the old bushes out that's still going to be hard to get in without the grooves to let them fit over the dimples. Definitely had grooves on the Powerflex ones I fitted.

 

[Sean d]

Even with the rest of the old bushes out that's still going to be hard to get in without the grooves to let them fit over the dimples. Definitely had grooves on the Powerflex ones I fitted.

They slide in nice and easy

 

[Sean d]

Is this my problem? Is that metal ring part of the old bush?

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Ahh you tw@ you only removed the rubber

 

[Faheem]

@Sean d and I said that my beam bushes were easier to remove than the trailing arm ones... How wrong was I!

I think im going to have to use my jigsaw to cut two slots in as the hacksaw just isnt quick enough

 

[Sean d]

@Sean d and I said that my beam bushes were easier to remove than the trailing arm ones... How wrong was I!

I think im going to have to use my jigsaw to cut two slots in as the hacksaw just isnt quick enough

I used a hacksaw mate, it only takes a few minutes per side, once through, bend the sleeve inwards with a hammer and punch

 

[Davyhoogy]

@Antm72 when you did your fuel tank straps do you need to support the tank with a Jack? Mine's quite full of fuel.

 

[Faheem]

@Davyhoogy When doing mine @Brian4 suggested using pieces of wood to support the tank, I've got around 25-30l of fuel left in the tank. Using the wood should take the pressure off the bolt holding the tank in place.

 

[Davyhoogy]

@Davyhoogy When doing mine @Brian4 suggested using pieces of wood to support the tank, I've got around 25-30l of fuel left in the tank. Using the wood should take the pressure off the bolt holding the tank in place.

Thanks. Not sure what I'm gona do with them once they are out ha. I'll see exactly what condition they are in