Yes, I would agree. I used liquid dishwashing liquid for pressing on
upgraded rubber bushings with the threaded bolt, nuts & washers. Expelling
them is more difficult and I went through a couple of rods. It was
relatively easy putting them on with the dishwashing liquid, and no
chemical mixture worries. D. Michael, TR6 '75
Gary & Priscilla Klein wrote:
> Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 10:29:06 -0500
> From: David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
> Subject: TR6 rear suspension bushes
>
> Listeners,
>
> In response to Dave's reply to Paul Mitchell, I'd like to recommend an
> alternative to using WD40 on rubber bushes. I'm not a chemist but to
> me, this mixture of materials doesn't seem like a good idea to help
> insure the long-term quality of the rubber.
>
> The alternative which I've used, that should not present any problem
> whatsoever, is liquid dishwashing soap.
>
> snip
>
> > Now for the new ones. The polyurethane bushes push in by hand.
> Easy. But
> > lubricate the sleeve or it will squeek. I use a silicone grease. If
> you
> > are using new rubber bushes, well, they will have to be pressed in and
> that
> > can be tough. Maybe a C-clamp will work. Use WD40 to help slide them
> in
> > place.
>
> Gary
> Digest
> '75 TR6
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