Fitting Powerflex Bushes

[Error404]

is that the inner knurling you can see in Paul's pics i wonder?

[Acidburn]

I spoke to martyn about these when I popped in and ordered mine (saw yours on the wayto you paul ) and they said that powerflex re-done them to get rid of the squeaking that the first versions had.

[s2_bo]

Nice one Paul,
Im sure people will find this write up useful.

[Fat Audi 80]

Great info Paul

Cheers,

Steve.

[A80Avant]

vagparts is cheaper than powerflex itself!! im going to buy them from there...

[S2central.net]

Seriously - go to www.vagparts.com - you will find what you need. RS2 FARB joints are PFF3-103-27 !

[s2driveruk]

i reckon on standard subframe mounts these will be a winner, with alloy mounts and these you might be getting more noise through them. I have the ally mounts and oem w/bone bushes, if they fail soon then I'm going this way too....the car is going to be tracked more this year and is definately a 3rd car now so it can afford to be trading some comfort for feel/performance i think
Keep us posted...
David

[S2central.net]

I got mine from VAGparts - PFF3-102 !
Oh and they seem to have a mighty list of Powerflex bushes for RS2 and S2 Avant - looks like all them at 1st glance.



Paul

[A80Avant]

are the front ARB bushes a worth while replacement with powerflex?
Also which is the correct part for the RS2?I dont remember which width is the FARB!
thanks

[A80Avant]

which wishbone are those paul?i have the same so what part number for those wishbones from powerflex?

[S2central.net]

And finally - just a snap for reference of the correct orientation of wishbone bolts. Torque setting on these is 40Nm plus 180 degrees. Not easy to do on the ground...

Paul


UPDATE - I have just realised the attached pic is labelled wrongly. This wishbone is actually from the opposite side and therefore FRONT and REAR should be swapped over as well. Sorry for any confusion - will try to dig up original pic and rectify labels.

[S2central.net]

Number 5... With pins inserted and notes about why they need to be centred - the supplied washers just fit on the ends and some grease is required to hold them there while handling them and fitment.

[S2central.net]

4th one up - inserting the metal pins. Photo shows wrong side - you soon realise this as it pushes the rubber out the fat-end. D'oh - didn't take a pic from the right way round. Tap -em in from the outside !

[S2central.net]

3rd pic - Rubber bits installed with copius grease. Notes added to pic.

[S2central.net]

2nd of 6 in this lil montage... Contents of the Powerflex bush kit.