Creaver 55 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 As the topic says...i'm having trouble removing the rear swaybar links. They just don't want to come off, any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Any help? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Had a good google before posting and no unfortunately...I don't see any bolts/nuts, it's a little figure 8 looking thing which has 2x bushes in it, one of which is around the swaybar, another goes into a bolt/nut. I cant get the one off the sway bar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Had a good google before posting and no unfortunately...I don't see any bolts/nuts, it's a little figure 8 looking thing which has 2x bushes in it, one of which is around the swaybar, another goes into a bolt/nut. I cant get the one off the sway bar. Try a small gear puller maybe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Try a small gear puller maybe? Have tried a tierod puller, no luck, bush just gives way and the link moves but the bush sticks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Have tried a tierod puller, no luck, bush just gives way and the link moves but the bush sticks Set the bush on fire and burn it. Make sure you don't breathe in the smoke lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Set the bush on fire and burn it. Make sure you don't breathe in the smoke lol. How do you burn it? Solvent required? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted February 4, 2009 How do you burn it? Solvent required? Lighter can work. I did it with my trail arm bushes, Set them on fire and burned them out. Butane or Propane hand torch may work better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Lighter can work. I did it with my trail arm bushes, Set them on fire and burned them out. Butane or Propane hand torch may work better. Well my quick attempt with a lighter and some flammable crap didn't work too well...it moved a little bit, haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Well my quick attempt with a lighter and some flammable crap didn't work too well...it moved a little bit, haha Lol, I think you need a gas torch for faster and better results. It works though. OEM rubber burns nasty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Lol, I think you need a gas torch for faster and better results. It works though. OEM rubber burns nasty. Cheers, will probably buy one later today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1680 Report post Posted February 5, 2009 Assume you have it a good dose of WD40 then waited. Never failed me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 5, 2009 Assume you have it a good dose of WD40 then waited. Never failed meIs that holding the lighter just in front of the can of WD40? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2009 Just a pocket blowtorch normally works mate. But swaybar links can't be that bad tho?! This: DSE link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted February 5, 2009 Geeez, you need something bigger than that. Surely. I got a big torch from BOC years ago. It hasn't run out yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2009 Geeez, you need something bigger than that. Surely. I got a big torch from BOC years ago. It hasn't run out yet. Hey dude! its not the size of the torch.. Its how you use it Besides.. They're only swaybar links! PS - BOC gas torches own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted February 5, 2009 Hey guys, thanks for all the replys. I started off with WD40, then WD40+lighter, then turps+lighter, then paint thinner+lighter...then bought a f**king propane blowtorch haha, worked a treat....540i should be up and running today!! Will post back how she performs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 Well, what an improvement! Bloody awesome, however one problem i'm having is the FL swaybar link seems to keep undoing itself. We loctite'd it but it's still undoing itself...we're going to try leaving it overnight for the loctite to set? But while it was still holding tight was awesome heading out to Maraetai along clevedon scenic route Saw an e46 M3 with the plate FALL3N...I think that person is on these forums? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
