You *shouldn't* need a press, although if something is wrong with yours you
may. The manual shows them being tapped out by use of a mallet and this is
how I changed mine.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>
To: Steve Conley <swconley@foxinternet.net>; MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 6:43 PM
Subject: Re: U-joints
>
> You will need a heavy duty press, at a minimum. This will allow you to
push
> the u-joint out and then press another one in. And some luck. I did my
> 71BGT with no problem but was unsuccessful on the 67 - the u-joint
wouldn't
> budge and my press wasn't up for the job. I finally had to have a shop
> replace it for me.
>
> Removing and re-installing the drive shaft itself shouldn't be a real
problem.
>
> David
> 67 BGT
> 71 BGT
>
>
>
> At 10:06 AM 4/25/2000 -0700, Steve Conley wrote:
> >I've been told I need new U-joints (The dreaded "click")
> >What kind of a DIY project is this? As far as parts go, do I just need
to
> >get new U-joints, or are there additional parts that are required?
> >Any tips/tricks?
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Steve Conley
> >Marysville, WA USA
> >'76 MGB Roadster
> >swconley@foxinternet.net
> >MGB Online: http://web3.foxinternet.net/swconley
> >NW MG Golf Tournament/Rallye :
http://web3.foxinternet.net/swconley/golf.htm
> >
> >
>
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