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| Author: | bharp831 [ Tue Sep 01, 2020 12:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Replacing Bushes on Rear Hydro-elastic Subframe |
Hi All Has anyone replaced the rear subframe bushes with the subframe still in place? My rear subframe bushes have deteriorated and I need to replace them on my hydro-elastic mini S. Got the parts and then realised there were a lot of unknowns. Looks like I have to remove the fuel tanks to get to the bolts of the rear bushes and also the bolt through the front set of bushes won't come out without dropping the subframe down at least 5 cm and also dismantling the rear suspension arm. I am not keen on re-pressurising the suspension, so looking for some insights on how to do it with the subframe in place or displaced slightly . bharp831 |
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| Author: | simon k [ Tue Sep 01, 2020 2:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Bushes on Rear Hydro-elastic Subframe |
I think you're out of luck. The subframe will drop down enough to get the rubbers out, but getting to the front rubbers is your problem... (Happy to be corrected) but can't get to the nut on the inside of the front pin without taking out the radius arm, you can't take the radius arm out without depressurising the system making a hydro pump is really simple though... you just need a good quality clip or screw on schrader valve attachment and a grease gun or an old brake master cylinder & pedal box. If you plan on owning a hydro car ongoing, having a pump is really handy - I use mine once or twice a year |
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| Author: | bharp831 [ Wed Sep 02, 2020 12:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Bushes on Rear Hydro-elastic Subframe |
Thanks Simon K, appreciate your feedback. Looks like I need to look for a pedal box. Bharp831 |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Bushes on Rear Hydro-elastic Subframe |
bharp831 wrote: Looks like I need to look for a pedal box. Surely there's someone from Minis in the Gong who can loan you a pump, or drop by to pump it up when needed? If you don't intend working on hydro suspension regularly that may be quicker and cheaper than making or sourcing your own pump. Try timmy201 for a starter. |
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| Author: | bharp831 [ Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Bushes on Rear Hydro-elastic Subframe |
Thanks Winabbey A search of the minisinthegong forum shows timmy201 has one, but as Simon k said, if I am going to keep this as a hydro suspension, might be worthwhile making one up. Will contact timmy anyway |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Bushes on Rear Hydro-elastic Subframe |
I don’t have one, but if you contact PhillB on here he might be able to help you out Or Graeme Lord Automotive |
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| Author: | bharp831 [ Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Bushes on Rear Hydro-elastic Subframe |
Thanks timmy. I have also found an old posting about how to make one, so got a couple of options bharp831 |
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| Author: | Bill B [ Wed Sep 02, 2020 7:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Bushes on Rear Hydro-elastic Subframe |
Have sent bharp831 a pm offing to help with a pump. From his comments, he may not have got the pm? |
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| Author: | bharp831 [ Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Bushes on Rear Hydro-elastic Subframe |
Thanks Bill, didn't know about PMs so missed your message. Thanks for your help again |
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| Author: | phillb [ Sat Sep 05, 2020 8:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Bushes on Rear Hydro-elastic Subframe |
bharp831 wrote: Thanks Bill, didn't know about PMs so missed your message. Thanks for your help again PM sent. I started with a grease gun type but is slow and messy. I made this one out of a pedal box ...much better. A lot of people use a plumbers test pump which are a neat solution too. You are welcome to borrow mine to use or see how it's made. Attachment: IMG_3671.jpg
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| Author: | bharp831 [ Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Bushes on Rear Hydro-elastic Subframe |
Thanks so much Phill, will get in touch. |
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