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Bush Removal Tool Rear beam
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 03:53 PM
I'm told their is a specific tool for removing the rear beam bushes, anyone used one? Heard of one? Or better still got one?
Would be great if someone had one and was willing to share it
Would be great if someone had one and was willing to share it
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 04:41 PM
QUOTE (PGD @ Nov 24 2008, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm told their is a specific tool for removing the rear beam bushes, anyone used one? Heard of one? Or better still got one?
Would be great if someone had one and was willing to share it
Would be great if someone had one and was willing to share it
I made one:
http://www.pumapeople.com/forum/index.php?...i&img=20952
Live in Denmark though...
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 04:55 PM
according to ford they dont make 1. i used a BIG socket, the same size as the bush and tediously coaxed it in
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 05:07 PM
sealey make one...
they're on ebay
they're on ebay
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 05:22 PM
QUOTE (eldoodarino @ Nov 24 2008, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
sealey make one...
they're on ebay
they're on ebay
Are they any good then?
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 05:45 PM
thanks Poder, I now know whcih gallery to put the imags into
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 05:52 PM
the sealey tool inserts the new bush too.... (without destroying it with a hammer..lol)
i'm actually going to buy one, as i want to replace oem bushes in my new fezzy and FRP too... the powerflex are going in the bin..!...lol
Chris
i'm actually going to buy one, as i want to replace oem bushes in my new fezzy and FRP too... the powerflex are going in the bin..!...lol
Chris
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 07:08 PM
QUOTE (eldoodarino @ Nov 24 2008, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
the powerflex are going in the bin..!...lol
Thats interesting to hear, whats the problem with the poly bushes? And what are you replacing them with?
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 07:20 PM
I was going to ask the same thing...whats wrong with them?
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 08:20 PM
nothing wrog with them as such.... i just think in the case of the rear beam they totally spoil the ride, as the rear beam is already stiff in nature as it is....
so i'm going back to standard
so i'm going back to standard
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 09:15 PM
I'm going to be getting powerflex rear bushes in the next month, although on a standard Puma...whats the effect of having a really stiff rear beam? You said spoil the ride? Are you able to explain how? Cheers
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 09:18 PM
Hard to describe... you'll see 
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 09:19 PM
lol, Great
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 09:31 PM
OK, i'll explain a little more fully....
on my last fiesta (just sold) i did the powerflex 'thing' all round, and yes it did improve the handling without doubt, but the extra road noise and harshness to the quality of the ride was really quite noticable....
The rear beam ones were done last on a different day, and aftrerwards i really felt that the car was spoilt, the harshness on the backend was awful, and it reminded me very clearly of when i had this done to my FRP a few years ago
now, in the case of the FRP...yes iv'e got used to it and lived with it....
now, more recently... iv'e just bought a Fiesta Ghia X which is REALLY nice to drive as it has the Twin Cam 1.4 Zetec S in it...(same as 1.4 puma)... as i own my own hydraulic press anyway and can replace the bushes with relative ease.. lol ii've decided to use oem items, apart from the front rear bush, i'm using the slightly more solid FRP bush instead... the handling and feel of the car already is VASTLY improved and no crappy harshness and unwanted tyre noise either
so i'm definatly not going to screw up the ride by fitting those bushes on the rear.... hence going to buy that sealey tool (or maybe make my own equivelant) so can swap out all rear beam bushes back to standard again...incl. FRP...
so if someone wants them they can have them for free... lol
ps... the standard bushes in the front Wishbone are around £3 front and around £5-6 for the rear FRP style one...
not bad eh
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on my last fiesta (just sold) i did the powerflex 'thing' all round, and yes it did improve the handling without doubt, but the extra road noise and harshness to the quality of the ride was really quite noticable....
The rear beam ones were done last on a different day, and aftrerwards i really felt that the car was spoilt, the harshness on the backend was awful, and it reminded me very clearly of when i had this done to my FRP a few years ago
now, in the case of the FRP...yes iv'e got used to it and lived with it....now, more recently... iv'e just bought a Fiesta Ghia X which is REALLY nice to drive as it has the Twin Cam 1.4 Zetec S in it...(same as 1.4 puma)... as i own my own hydraulic press anyway and can replace the bushes with relative ease.. lol ii've decided to use oem items, apart from the front rear bush, i'm using the slightly more solid FRP bush instead... the handling and feel of the car already is VASTLY improved and no crappy harshness and unwanted tyre noise either
so i'm definatly not going to screw up the ride by fitting those bushes on the rear.... hence going to buy that sealey tool (or maybe make my own equivelant) so can swap out all rear beam bushes back to standard again...incl. FRP...
so if someone wants them they can have them for free... lol
ps... the standard bushes in the front Wishbone are around £3 front and around £5-6 for the rear FRP style one...
not bad eh Chris#453
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 09:41 PM
Road noise, not too worried about that, i don't think; Milltek can hide that
Harshness to the ride (I'm guessing you mean like a go-cart?) I think I'd be ok with this...
I guess saying it is different to experiencing it...atleast I can't say you didn't warn me lol
Being able to interchange the bushes yourself must be a real help, and along with the other stuff you do (ie/Brake servicing) I'm getting the impression you make a living out of working on cars?
Harshness to the ride (I'm guessing you mean like a go-cart?) I think I'd be ok with this...
I guess saying it is different to experiencing it...atleast I can't say you didn't warn me
lolBeing able to interchange the bushes yourself must be a real help, and along with the other stuff you do (ie/Brake servicing) I'm getting the impression you make a living out of working on cars?
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 10:28 PM
hydraulic presses make life so much easier!! I guess you do your own wheel bearings too???
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 10:36 PM
i can do... havn't needed to do the fronts yet...
but have used it do press the carriers into some drums..
no, it's just a hobby
you'd be surprised what i do for a living...lol
but have used it do press the carriers into some drums..
QUOTE (Dom36 @ Nov 24 2008, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Being able to interchange the bushes yourself must be a real help, and along with the other stuff you do (ie/Brake servicing) I'm getting the impression you make a living out of working on cars?
no, it's just a hobby
you'd be surprised what i do for a living...lol
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 10:50 PM
The sealey rear bush tool is fine as long as it is not abused, our
1st one was ruined by the use of impact guns.
Correct set up and keeping the thread lubed will extend its life, although
the bush removal is still tight to say the least.
1st one was ruined by the use of impact guns.
Correct set up and keeping the thread lubed will extend its life, although
the bush removal is still tight to say the least.
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Posted 25 November 2008 - 12:50 PM
Excellent advice, thanks eldoodarino! 
Were not interested in the go-kart feel to our car either so I too will go down the replacement standard bush after reading this. The front rear bush also feels like its loose so is also on the list of things to do, and again I'll follow your advice and go with the FRP bush Is this bush very difficult to change also?
It was suggested I replace the lower arms with new pre-bushed items, this sounds more expensive, is this the case?
Were not interested in the go-kart feel to our car either so I too will go down the replacement standard bush after reading this. The front rear bush also feels like its loose so is also on the list of things to do, and again I'll follow your advice and go with the FRP bush
Is this bush very difficult to change also? It was suggested I replace the lower arms with new pre-bushed items, this sounds more expensive, is this the case?
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