And while on this subject I'd like to share my experience with the poly
bushings I bought from a little North West co. for my TR7.
Well after about 9 months after I installed them I was on another mission
in the continuing saga of the "7". Rear end swap, it was as I remember.
Any way, upon removing the old rear end I noticed the poly bushings I
installed not more than 9 months ago had ovaled out on me! Yup not wore
out but actually ovaled center holes. What did I do? Well I just bought
another set and installed them. Took it in the shorts as it were. If it
happens again that little north west co. will hear about it.
-jimb
www.tyeetriumph.org
> From: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
> Subject: Lubing poly bushes
>
> OK, it's my turn. . .I remember a while back a discussion about what lube
> to use when installing poly bushings to prevent squeaking/groaning (the
> car, not the person installing them :-). I was planning on using a moly
> lube, actually assembly lube since it contains anti-sieze and moly. These
> are poly bushes from BPN, not Nylatron or other such material. I heard my
> Spit do a terrible groan, and clunk while pulling out of the Post office
> yesterday and upon inspection, the rear lower trailing arm bush
> disintegrated and the bolt/sleeve was riding on the A arm itself, so you
> know what I'll be doing this weekend!! Well I admit, it has been a long
> time since I replaced them. Any pros/cons on using this particular
> lubrication??
>
>
> Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
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