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Seized rear lower damper bolt
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:40 pm
by GT Matt
on Project DCS
Bolt seems to be stuck in the lower damper bush sleeve and will not undo.
Anyone experienced this before and anyone have any tips to remove without damaging the rear bean or damper?
Many thanks
Re: Seized rear lower damper bolt
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:05 pm
by PeteGLi
Common problem.
Slide a small hacksaw blade between the bush and the beam to cut the bolt.
Re: Seized rear lower damper bolt
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:05 am
by Nate
or tickle the head off it with a grinder.
Re: Seized rear lower damper bolt
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:21 pm
by markh
Put plenty of copper grease on the new bolts when you replace them Matt.
Re: Seized rear lower damper bolt
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:06 am
by GT Matt
Thanks for all the advice, managed to get the damper out now using the hacksaw blade method.
The damper just fell out once the last bit of bolt was cut and the head and remaining shaft just fell out.
However, the remainder of the bolt itself is stuck SOLID in the damper bush. Wouldn't even budge when inserted in my press.
So, replacement damper needed - see parts wanted section if anyone is able to help!!
Will fit a new pair if a used one can't be acquired but new ones will have to wait until budget replenished!
Cheers
Re: Seized rear lower damper bolt
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:37 am
by Nate
gsf
45630 SHOCK ABS BQ RE SC 8v 2/74 > 19.75
45632 SHOCK ABS BQ GAS RE SC 8v 2/74 > 33.20
Re: Seized rear lower damper bolt
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:24 am
by GT Matt
GT Matt wrote:Will fit a new pair if a used one can't be acquired but new ones will have to wait until budget replenished!
See above