Bush puller

[mininuts]

Anybody know if this tool :smilie_re: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW3-E36-E46-Rear-Axle-Subframe-Rose-Bush-Tool/282710855733?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.M BE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D48785%26meid%3D17744b8ed9e54de 993478e7890b713d9%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D 6%26sd%3D253183043584&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
is suitable for removing and fitting the trailing arm to upper arm bush?

Many thanks in advance.

[macafee2]

I'll watch for a reply too

macafee2

[mininuts]

I'll watch for a reply too

macafee2
Saw this on FB and thought it looked same as the one Phil was using. He said it was a BMW E36/46 tool.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/242195622606861/permalink/850403985119352/

Just wanted to double check before I buy ;)

[Jakg]

It's exactly the same bush (I fitted ones from an E46 M3) so I'm sure that would work.

EDIT - I did mine with a Hydraulic puller and an old socket.

[sworks]

If changing the bushes I’d make sure you have a spare bolt. One side of mine was seized. Luckily Brian had a spare which saved the day!

[mininuts]

If changing the bushes I’d make sure you have a spare bolt. One side of mine was seized. Luckily Brian had a spare which saved the day!
I'm changing the upper arms Mark and the bolt on the driver's side bush was solid in the bush, no way of getting it out. Cut through with a grinder which destroyed the bush but, luckily, I had a couple of spares so they'll get changed along with the arms. Got spare bolts as well ;)

[marinabrian]

How about this ??

LINK (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAR-SUSPENSION-RAPID-FIT-BUSH-VECTRA-VAUXHALL-CAR-GARAGE-TOOL/201312714458?epid=1261263266&hash=item2edf2c3eda:g:IVYAAOSwv0tVDHoq)

Brian :D

[mininuts]

How about this ??

LINK (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAR-SUSPENSION-RAPID-FIT-BUSH-VECTRA-VAUXHALL-CAR-GARAGE-TOOL/201312714458?epid=1261263266&hash=item2edf2c3eda:g:IVYAAOSwv0tVDHoq)

Brian :D
Thanks Brian. This would be ok then? Saw it but it says Vauxhall so, thought it'd be no good :duh:

[marinabrian]

Thanks Brian. This would be ok then? Saw it but it says Vauxhall so, thought it'd be no good :duh:

It is for fitting THESE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-VECTRA-B-1995-2001-GSI-SRI-REAR-SUSPENSION-ROSE-BUSHES-SET-OF-4-NEW/300266884770?fits=Model%3AVectra%7CPlat_Gen%3AB&epid=533188739&hash=item45e94d0ea2:g:PSkAAOSwsXFZLa38) Paul ;)

Look like anything you've seen before?

Brian :D

[mininuts]

It is for fitting THESE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-VECTRA-B-1995-2001-GSI-SRI-REAR-SUSPENSION-ROSE-BUSHES-SET-OF-4-NEW/300266884770?fits=Model%3AVectra%7CPlat_Gen%3AB&epid=533188739&hash=item45e94d0ea2:g:PSkAAOSwsXFZLa38) Paul ;)

Look like anything you've seen before?

Brian :D
Mmmmmm, they look familiar :D
Thanks again Brian, you're a star :bowdown:

[SCP440]

You need to treat the threaded part of the tool as semi disposable, I have done a few Saabs using one and sometimes they just come straight out and others it is like they are welded in.

I always apply heat to the area around the arm before I even start and this seems to help. If the bush does not start moving once the pressure is wound on, try heating the arm around the bush, don't just keep winding on the pressure as the thread will go. Standard threaded rod wont work as it is not strong enough.

These bushes can also vary a lot in quality, genuine bushes will probably see the car out but some of these cheaper bushes you see on Ebay might not even last until the next MOT, there was one set I was given to install were so bad they fell apart while I was trying to install them, apparently the owner of the car had got them off Ebay for £15 the set.

I would also suggest you clean the hole for the new bush, some fine emery or wet and dry is usually all it needs and put a smear of grease on the outside of the bush or in the hole.

[mininuts]

You need to treat the threaded part of the tool as semi disposable, I have done a few Saabs using one and sometimes they just come straight out and others it is like they are welded in.

I always apply heat to the area around the arm before I even start and this seems to help. If the bush does not start moving once the pressure is wound on, try heating the arm around the bush, don't just keep winding on the pressure as the thread will go. Standard threaded rod wont work as it is not strong enough.

These bushes can also vary a lot in quality, genuine bushes will probably see the car out but some of these cheaper bushes you see on Ebay might not even last until the next MOT, there was one set I was given to install were so bad they fell apart while I was trying to install them, apparently the owner of the car had got them off Ebay for £15 the set.

I would also suggest you clean the hole for the new bush, some fine emery or wet and dry is usually all it needs and put a smear of grease on the outside of the bush or in the hole.
Bolt was seized in bush in driver's side, even after heat and a good dose of hammer, it wouldn't budge so got grinder on it ;) Managed to get the remainder of bush out and hole has been emeried ready for a new genuine bush. Just wanted the tool to fit the bush without damaging it. Thought I'd be able to do it with a couple of sockets and a screwed rod but, the length of rod I've got isn't long enough. Will apply a little heat before I fit new bush ;)

[T16]

Ive another query for the oracle of knowledge:-

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252517659150

Would this do the trick also?

[henocsr]

Can anyone suggest a tool for removing the trailing arm bush (the one in the toe adjustment bracket)

My ones are shot and leaning the side, which is what i suspect is killing off the rear tyres

[alanaslan]

Ive another query for the oracle of knowledge:-



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252517659150



Would this do the trick also?



Hi everyone I am feeling very guilty at the moment. One of our sister Clubs was setting up a tool library a couple of years ago. I donated a few hundred pounds worth of pullers, compressors, nut crackers, easy outs, timing gear locks, brake pad removal kit, and the list went on, basically everything that I had that was Rover related and was useful for working on Rovers, that perhaps you would not want to buy, as a one off.
The idea behind the library was that members could borrow for the cost of postage the tools they may need for that special job.
Moderators is this perhaps something we should be doing. The sister Club deals with all Rovers so they got all my Layland ST tools for Minis and pullers for everything.
This is why I feel guilty as I have given most of my stuff away.
This was done as I am too old and decrepit to do much now. Though I will admit too fitting my new heated screen on Saturday. This I am paying for now and probably for the next week. Old age is ok for others but why me. I feel so helpless these days jobs that should take 20 mins now take several hours and I suffer for days after.
The wife’s car is needing a full service plus a pair of drop links and track rod ends. I am ashamed to say it is going in to the local Garage as the pain is just not worth it.
Got sidetracked should we as a Club have a tool Library for members to borrow these tools that you just would not buy for a one off job.
Please let me know your thoughts and what you think we should hold if we should hold anything. I may still have some stuff. There is so much junk in the Garage and workshop, who knows. I made a start today but kept taking cramp. Happy to report one car load of junk taken to the dump and I can now walk up the centre of the garage, hopefully I will find my shot blasting cabinet as I have a pair of bottom wishbone bottom brackets to clean up as well as a bottom engine steady before rebushing with poly bushes and I would prefer if the looked nice, and I know it’s in there somewhere.
Alan



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[Billyuk1]

How about this ??

LINK (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAR-SUSPENSION-RAPID-FIT-BUSH-VECTRA-VAUXHALL-CAR-GARAGE-TOOL/201312714458?epid=1261263266&hash=item2edf2c3eda:g:IVYAAOSwv0tVDHoq)

Brian :D

would this also do the rose joint bushes??
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW3-E36-E46-Rear-Axle-Subframe-Rose-Bush-Tool/282928542688?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

also could i use these heavy duty bushes for the trailing arms??
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERIES-E36-E46-Z4-2-REAR-AXLE-TRAILING-ARM-BUSH-MEYLE-HEAVY-DUTY-460501541/331098683602?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

[Mike Noc]

Ive another query for the oracle of knowledge:-

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252517659150

Would this do the trick also?


Why not go for a universal kit like this:


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27Pcs-Pull-and-Press-Sleeve-Tool-Kit-Set-Bush-Removal-Seal-Bearing-Cars-LGV-HGV-/302731859826?hash=item467c399772

You have to add the odd large nut or washer when space is limited, but I''ve used this kit for the trailing arm bushes and rose joints and loads more besides. There are 22 press sleeves in total, so it covers quite a variety of sizes.

I have yet to come across a job it hasn't worked on. :}