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 shabusta
Regular  Location: Australia Registered: 10 Sep 2015 Posts: 244 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Is there anyway to get the rear strut off without removing the back box,if not what is the proper way to remove the back box? bottom bolt is fine its the top bolt that i cant seem to fit anything onto without being block by something else.  mounting clips and manifold bracket, do you have to break / bend the bracket that holds the bushes in place to remove them?   Old Vs New  |
 Posted 28th Nov 2015 at 09:29
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mocinim
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Darkside of bedford :) Registered: 09 Jan 2015 Posts: 2,307 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Think its possible with a long bar over the top of the box may need to drop the mounts of but its probably easier to remove the box get a new clamp and some putty wire brush correct spanners brush up old clamp bit of wd40 take of clamp then soap up rubber mounts will make it easier to remove bushes,, rest is obvious when you get in there very simple remove mounts drop box off When putting box back make sure you line the exhaust up re mount first i use a block of wood to prop up the centre box just while the clamp is tightened up ,working on the floor, Simples  !dont break it !Dont bend or break anything once clamp is off and exhaust is seperated wil be fiddly with the rubbers but they will come off without damage ________________________________________ BLACK RALLYE - phoenixWHITE RALLYE - valliant http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/ https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history |
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Posted 28th Nov 2015 at 21:24
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shabusta
Regular Location: Australia Registered: 10 Sep 2015 Posts: 244 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Tried going over the top but the heat shield is in the way,ordered some stainless anodized clips when i got the wheels from Demon Tweeks, soap sounds good bit of K&Y, the mid sections clip was broken and the rubber wasn't even touching the exhaust, made it easy to get the poly bush on which took up a fair bit of slack, you can just see the red in the first photo. i bet you are just a little bit happy to finally see some rust on my car  |
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Posted 29th Nov 2015 at 01:35
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #4
You can bend the heat shield enough with a couple of long extensions over the top (better with multiples rather than one long one, gives you a bit of flex).The rubbers just pull off the hangers but years of heat means they're usually stuck, push a screwdriver between them to free them off and spray some WD40 under it to get around the rest, should be easy then. ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 29th Nov 2015 at 01:46
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shabusta
Regular Location: Australia Registered: 10 Sep 2015 Posts: 244 Status: Offline |
Post #5
^cheers mate, just gave them a spray ill get onto it this arfternoon,I will just take the box off, good practice, and get the poly bushes on. They seem to move fine arfter all these years, it was just getting them off the clip/hanger. You should go to bed |
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Posted 29th Nov 2015 at 02:20
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Probably.________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 29th Nov 2015 at 03:17
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shabusta
Regular Location: Australia Registered: 10 Sep 2015 Posts: 244 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Over all it did not go to bad, i did cut one of the bushes off but that was more patience than anything. Should i start a new thread in Exhausts for this? i did however find where my 15 years of rust went, it is all in the exhaust system, should i be looking into replacing this, or as previously this isnt that bad and i should stop complaining about rust? this is all out of the inside of the back box.  into the midsection.  from mid section into back box  into the exhaust from the tip.  |
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Posted 30th Nov 2015 at 05:47
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RetroPug
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leicestershire Registered: 15 Jan 2013 Posts: 2,473 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Mild steel exhaust systems rust from the inside out due to the water produced from the combustion process in the engine. This is particularly common if the car isn't driven often as you then get water sitting in the exhaust for extended periods of time.If the outside of the system is okay without any holes I'd keep running it for now and consider replacing when it's beginning to leak a lot rather than when there is surface rust on the inside. ________________________________________ 61k miles Ph.1 Diablo '6 Project Thread |
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Posted 30th Nov 2015 at 06:46
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shabusta
Regular Location: Australia Registered: 10 Sep 2015 Posts: 244 Status: Offline |
Post #9
^ awesome, thanks  The exterior is perfect apart from the hangars which are rusty. and i already have stainless U clamps on the way to replace all the old ones. |
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Posted 30th Nov 2015 at 06:51
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RetroPug
Seasoned Pro Location: Leicestershire Registered: 15 Jan 2013 Posts: 2,473 Status: Offline |
Post #10
If you're really bothered about the appearance of the outside you could sand it all down and then paint it with silver VHT paint. The rust will eventually come through though.________________________________________ 61k miles Ph.1 Diablo '6 Project Thread |
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Posted 30th Nov 2015 at 12:13
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