

| Subject: | Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question |
| From: | Ralph Meyermann |
| Date: | Sun, 9 Nov 2014 12:50:41 -0600 |
Most machine shops have a welder, probably do it for under 10 bucks or even free? Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy On Nov 9, 2014 12:42 PM, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > My gut tells me this may not be a good idea but a local Vanagon > mechanic told me that he has used Loctite to hold each bushing to arm. > When I asked about removal of bushings with Loctite, he said he'd use > heat along with press or whatever. Some simply press the part in and > leave it. I don't think this is a good idea but then I've only done > the job twice now and certainly don't consider myself and expert or > pro mechanic. Far from it! > > If the area where you want tack welds done is prepped, and there's a > nice clean spot for the ground clamp, (ask first if needed?) how much > would it cost to have a weldor do the job? My guess is that it would > take him less than 15 minutes. > > > On 11/9/14, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > > > 84 vanagon. Is there an alternative to spot welding the bushing shell > > to keep it from spinning? Maybe drill and tap in a short small machine > > screw or something? > > I've watched some videos (thank you Ken Wilford) and they show the > bushings > > are captured in the arm by a small tack weld....but I have no welder. > > > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
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