Hi Karl, Yes, my ball joints were replaced about three years ago with Hill Engineering ball joints, they are much better than the originals and not had any knocking so far. Regards Steve
Appreciate the video. I have a 360 and need to replace the shock absorber bushings (Silent Blocks on top, bushings on the bottom). Are they pressed in? If so, can they be carefully "tapped" into place with a socket that fits over the end of the bushing? Also, are they cemented with Hysol epoxy? Lastly, must the spring be compressed to remove the shock absorber from the car? Thanks.
Hi, Many thanks for your comment, most appreciated. Firstly the shock absorbers can be removed from the car without compressing the spring. I have not replaced any Silent blocks or the bottom bush, but the workshop manual says push them out with a press, no mention of glue to reassemble. Ball joints yes, glued back into place. Hope that helps and good luck with the job. Regards Steve
Ive heard of titanium ball joints which last for years - have you considered them at all - for eventual replacements 🤔
Hi Karl,
Yes, my ball joints were replaced about three years ago with Hill Engineering ball joints, they are much better than the originals and not had any knocking so far.
Regards
Steve
Appreciate the video. I have a 360 and need to replace the shock absorber bushings (Silent Blocks on top, bushings on the bottom). Are they pressed in? If so, can they be carefully "tapped" into place with a socket that fits over the end of the bushing? Also, are they cemented with Hysol epoxy? Lastly, must the spring be compressed to remove the shock absorber from the car? Thanks.
Hi,
Many thanks for your comment, most appreciated.
Firstly the shock absorbers can be removed from the car without compressing the spring. I have not replaced any Silent blocks or the bottom bush, but the workshop manual says push them out with a press, no mention of glue to reassemble.
Ball joints yes, glued back into place.
Hope that helps and good luck with the job.
Regards
Steve
Just wondering if bowling the rubber booth in water would work
Hi
Yes, a spell in a bowl of hot water first would have helped make it more pliable, good point.
Regards
Steve
Thanks for reply I'm enjoying your TH-cam I have been looking for one to work on
"4th attempt!!..🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
Hi,
Glad yo
Hi
Glad you liked the video and many thanks for you comment.
Regards
Steve