Winter's very nearly here so we start taking in the ways and strays for Zed time. We decided to hit it hard on the first weekend. We don't normally do a full subframe build in one day but this time thought why not.
Cast and crew for the day: @pgunter @GazHyde @Oldguysrule @Lee @mwpe @Jamie Macdonald @Mnbrennan
Mike wanted to refresh the main subframe bushes, he'd done a set on his E30 and didn't fancy doing it alone this time round. Also knowing the way Mike drives his Zed round Scotland it's probably best they get refreshed.
This time round we decided to tackle the subframe off axle stands (instead of the ramp), we actually find this easier as you can wiggle under the car from all angles.
We had @pgunter on photo duties today but he disappeared early today so the photos stop suddenly. We started just after 10am and Mike rolled out the garage shortly after 5pm. We did down tools for an Hour for a coffee and chat.
Just lining the car up and jacking from the Diff.
Once on the stands the first thing off is the spare wheel and carrier.
Next it was disconnect the shocks and remove the springs, along with removing the 4 nuts holding the prop shaft in place.
Gaz jumped into removing the handbrake cables while I started blanking the brake lines.
It's worth noting that because this had a one piece exhaust system and the manifold bolts totally shot we decided to remove the subframe in stages. So this next shot shows the nearside swing arm coming out.
Once both sides were removed we started to loosen the beam.
Not forgetting the dreaded M6 cap heads, this time these were a breeze to remove. Just out of shot under the plastic.
Then with a wiggle to release from the prop shaft we have a beam and diff.
WE INTERRUPT THIS SUBFRAME BUILD FOR A MEMBER OF STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT!
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Anyway moving on
Time to warm up the old bushes and press them out, I nearly set Gaz on fire which I found very funny and he didnt.
Followed shortly after by a fresh bush. Very easy to press out once they are soft, apply plenty of grease and press back in.
The reassembly was very much the reverse
No real show stoppers although we had the diff spline come out with the shaft which has never happened before.
I have a feeling the next zed in the shed is @Tearoom.
Lee
Cast and crew for the day: @pgunter @GazHyde @Oldguysrule @Lee @mwpe @Jamie Macdonald @Mnbrennan
Mike wanted to refresh the main subframe bushes, he'd done a set on his E30 and didn't fancy doing it alone this time round. Also knowing the way Mike drives his Zed round Scotland it's probably best they get refreshed.
This time round we decided to tackle the subframe off axle stands (instead of the ramp), we actually find this easier as you can wiggle under the car from all angles.
We had @pgunter on photo duties today but he disappeared early today so the photos stop suddenly. We started just after 10am and Mike rolled out the garage shortly after 5pm. We did down tools for an Hour for a coffee and chat.
Just lining the car up and jacking from the Diff.
Once on the stands the first thing off is the spare wheel and carrier.
Next it was disconnect the shocks and remove the springs, along with removing the 4 nuts holding the prop shaft in place.
Gaz jumped into removing the handbrake cables while I started blanking the brake lines.
It's worth noting that because this had a one piece exhaust system and the manifold bolts totally shot we decided to remove the subframe in stages. So this next shot shows the nearside swing arm coming out.
Once both sides were removed we started to loosen the beam.
Not forgetting the dreaded M6 cap heads, this time these were a breeze to remove. Just out of shot under the plastic.
Then with a wiggle to release from the prop shaft we have a beam and diff.
WE INTERRUPT THIS SUBFRAME BUILD FOR A MEMBER OF STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT!
Anyway moving on
Time to warm up the old bushes and press them out, I nearly set Gaz on fire which I found very funny and he didnt.
Followed shortly after by a fresh bush. Very easy to press out once they are soft, apply plenty of grease and press back in.
The reassembly was very much the reverse
No real show stoppers although we had the diff spline come out with the shaft which has never happened before.
I have a feeling the next zed in the shed is @Tearoom.
Lee
