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I am in the middle of changing my P bushes but have a problem. I removed the old bush no probs, hammered on the new bush level with the arm as per the old one but when I have put it back on the car I can't get the long rear bolt through the bush itself as the bush does not lay flat against the chassis. I have tried jacking the strut up but that did not solve it. Should I have fitted the bush slightly forwards? My car is not lowered.

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Posted 1st Aug 2009 at 02:12
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Yeah, these can be a bit tricky to line up. You should be able to get the M8 locating bolt in to pull the bush into the correct position though.

Once you've got the bolt though the P bush strap you then need to press down on the ARB bush clamp to get that to line up.

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Posted 1st Aug 2009 at 02:37
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Rich E wrote:
Yeah, these can be a bit tricky to line up. You should be able to get the M8 locating bolt in to pull the bush into the correct position though.

Once you've got the bolt though the P bush strap you then need to press down on the ARB bush clamp to get that to line up.


I just fitted a new p- bush on the drivers side. Just to clarify, the arb clamp sits on top of the P-bushUnsure? Thats how i fitted mine. Hope it aint the other way round.

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Posted 1st Aug 2009 at 03:17
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jpmatrix wrote:
Rich E wrote:
Yeah, these can be a bit tricky to line up. You should be able to get the M8 locating bolt in to pull the bush into the correct position though.

Once you've got the bolt though the P bush strap you then need to press down on the ARB bush clamp to get that to line up.


I just fitted a new p- bush on the drivers side. Just to clarify, the arb clamp sits on top of the P-bushUnsure? Thats how i fitted mine. Hope it aint the other way round.
Yes, on top. When you fitted the new bushes did you rotate them slightly downwards, if the arm was sitting upright?

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Posted 1st Aug 2009 at 03:27
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its an arseache getting the clamp to line up, use a G-clamp Wink

really easy then.

I didnt rotate mine as my car wasnt lowered.
Posted 1st Aug 2009 at 22:54
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black 6 wrote:
jpmatrix wrote:
Rich E wrote:
Yeah, these can be a bit tricky to line up. You should be able to get the M8 locating bolt in to pull the bush into the correct position though.

Once you've got the bolt though the P bush strap you then need to press down on the ARB bush clamp to get that to line up.


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I just fitted a new p- bush on the drivers side. Just to clarify, the arb clamp sits on top of the P-bushUnsure? Thats how i fitted mine. Hope it aint the other way round.
Yes, on top. When you fitted the new bushes did you rotate them slightly downwards, if the arm was sitting upright?
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Yes. I made sure of that. The biggest problem was knocking out the lower ball joint. What a ball ache that wasCrazy

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Posted 1st Aug 2009 at 23:51
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jpmatrix wrote:
black 6 wrote:
jpmatrix wrote:
Rich E wrote:
Yeah, these can be a bit tricky to line up. You should be able to get the M8 locating bolt in to pull the bush into the correct position though.

Once you've got the bolt though the P bush strap you then need to press down on the ARB bush clamp to get that to line up.


.

I just fitted a new p- bush on the drivers side. Just to clarify, the arb clamp sits on top of the P-bushUnsure? Thats how i fitted mine. Hope it aint the other way round.
Yes, on top. When you fitted the new bushes did you rotate them slightly downwards, if the arm was sitting upright?
Crazy

Yes. I made sure of that. The biggest problem was knocking out the lower ball joint. What a ball ache that wasCrazy
Yeah agreed splitting the bj was a fcuker. Got it sorted via a clamp. Now just got to get the MOT cert!

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Posted 2nd Aug 2009 at 00:40
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Can anyone confirm what way you turn the p-bush on a lowered car please,

If the wishbone is lying flat do i turn the bush down the way?? Thumbs up

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Posted 27th May 2010 at 23:38
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welshpug!

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fit the p-bush so it sits flat.

also when fitting the wishbone, fit the inner end at the p-bush first, THEN the BJ, far easier Thumbs up

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Posted 28th May 2010 at 00:07
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welshpug! wrote:
fit the p-bush so it sits flat.

also when fitting the wishbone, fit the inner end at the p-bush first, THEN the BJ, far easier Thumbs up
Thats for a standard ride height car. Your aim is to have the p bush flat when the car is on the ground so rotate the p bush to allow for this. If you do a search its been covered a few times

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Although it's no longer available new, it's worth trying to get hold of a good example second-hand. As GTi's get tubbier and cooler, it's nice to remind yourself of why insurance companies hate hot-hatches so much.-Top Gear on the 6 Apr '01. Black 6
Posted 28th May 2010 at 16:37
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yeah i had a gander but it was all a bit vague, everyone talksd about turning the bush but doesn't say in which direction. My thinking is that on a lowered car the bush should be pointing upwards slightly in this picture



Cheers for your help again Thumbs up

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Posted 2nd Jun 2010 at 03:29
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welshpug!

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that looks flat to me.

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Posted 2nd Jun 2010 at 05:51
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yeah it is, that is from a standard car. So what way should they be turned on a lowered car. Cheers Thumbs up

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Posted 2nd Jun 2010 at 12:12
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welshpug!

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as it is, the wishbones point down from horizontal at standard ride height, when lowered (sensibly) they'll be flat.

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Posted 2nd Jun 2010 at 13:22
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welshpug!

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stop repeating yourself!!! Laugh my ass off

they'll be fine flat unless you have a STOOOOPID ride height.

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Posted 2nd Jun 2010 at 14:57
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sorry, im on the mobile! Only a 30mm drop so should be fine. Cheers for you help, graeme Thumbs up

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Posted 2nd Jun 2010 at 15:04
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