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[Webby the Bear]

So is this what I need...

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m51b0s4270p56000/Powerflex_Performance_Polyurethane_Suspension_Bushes_-_Front_Wishbone_Front_Bush_-_Vauxhall_-_Omega_A_B_(1986_to_2003)

[Webby the Bear]

Hi guys,

Sorry not bumping... but I want to get these new bushes in. To fit these ''polys'' am I to follow this guide...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90676.0

...with the wishbone in situ (even though it says to do this with it removed)?

To get access to the bush i'm presuming I have to drop it down a bit by removing the rear securing bolt and obviously the front one of the bushes i'm replacing?

[chrisgixer]

Sorry Webby I've been busy talking 'dangle berries' with that Esta eejit.

First off, check the car, find the fault. Grease type consistency won't get into the bush you need a wet spray so it runs in. Remember your trying to id the squeak/creak, even though we know at least one bush is fubar.

If its the bush then happy days, if not we need to think again.

If you encounter the noise try and take a video clip if possible, with sound obviously.

[Webby the Bear]

  no worries chris.

bearing in mind one's fubar'd and it was an advisory on the MOT I really fancied replacing them anyway TBH...... even if the creak turns out to be something else. if you could let me know the procedure i'd be eternally grateful.

But in the mean time ill definitely spray the area down with silicone and look at those correct test procedures too.
thanks for all the advice mate 

[chrisgixer]

Try this one.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=118692.0

[Webby the Bear]

Cheers mate 

heres a pic of the fubard bush... not that it makes any diffrerence as you really need to see the play I suppose but thanks for all ya help chris 

[chrisgixer]

Christ, those bolts haven't been off for a while have they! suggests the bushes are old and knackered by now anyway. But you want the source of the noise first. Don't want to do the bushes, set it up, then find the springs busted or sumat daft.


I'd get some penetrating lube on their while your diagnosing. Get the ball joint bolt as well, be careful not to spray the brakes of course.

[YZ250]

...with the wishbone in situ (even though it says to do this with it removed)?

To get access to the bush i'm presuming I have to drop it down a bit by removing the rear securing bolt and obviously the front one of the bushes i'm replacing?

To fit Polys you only need to unbolt the front bush, kick the wheel backwards so that the bush arm comes away from its fixing and then wedge a bit of wood in there to keep it clear while you are cutting the old bush out. 

Obviously you need to find the noise first. I jack up the hub and then 'dump' the jack to try to simulate suspension movement noises. Bit unorthodox but you might get lucky. 

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks boys that all makes perfect sense. i'm hoping the bolt removal wont give me too much of a headache. I have lots of penetrating oil and I have a buzz gun...all assuming I can get a socket on 

jacking up the hub then dropping it sounds like an excellent way of doing it... sadly my jacks old and tired and doesn't drop so much as lowers slowly 

looking at those polybushes am I right in thinking that theyre split in to two parts.... you push one side in and put the silver piece through...then push on the other side?

[YZ250]

looking at those polybushes am I right in thinking that theyre split in to two parts.... you push one side in and put the silver piece through...then push on the other side?

Put one half in from one side, then put the other half in from the other side and then push the steel spacer through them both. 
Remember to use copper grease on the Poly's, otherwise they will creak. 

[Andy B]

looking at those polybushes am I right in thinking that theyre split in to two parts.... you push one side in and put the silver piece through...then push on the other side?

Put one half in from one side, then put the other half in from the other side and then push the steel spacer through them both. 
Remember to use copper grease on the Poly's, otherwise they will creak. 

Have you OK'd that with GixerChris?   

[chrisgixer]

Correct. Its a 10 second job to pop polys in. Another two  mins to do the bolts up.

Hard bit is removal of the old bush.

I use a whole cutter from front and back, then a jig saw to cut through the two metal outer rings of the bush itself, being careful to stop short of the wb obviously, then tear the metal for the last bit of the cut with a hammer and cold chisel. It doesn't need to tear all the way, just enough to knock it out with a hammer.

I find jacking the car onto ramps is entail though. ... for room to work, swing a torque wrench, and allow the wishbone to pull down at the right angle.

Bushes are powerflex.

Am I just repeating what's in the link now or what?

[chrisgixer]

looking at those polybushes am I right in thinking that theyre split in to two parts.... you push one side in and put the silver piece through...then push on the other side?

Put one half in from one side, then put the other half in from the other side and then push the steel spacer through them both. 
Remember to use copper grease on the Poly's, otherwise they will creak. 

Have you OK'd that with GixerChris?   

Copper slip is perfect for this particular application. So yes, he has permission.

[Andy B]

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Copper slip is perfect for this particular application. So yes, he has permission.

 

Kluber  would probably be better ..... it doesn't dry out like copper slip 

[Webby the Bear]

  can I use silicone paste? meant to be the best lubricant for rubber... although I have know idea what these poly things are made of 

I may see if my mate has an air hammer as I know he has a good compressor.