My Coupe project

[Tractor Dave]

After fitting oe style bushes on the front subframe, I decided to do the same at the back.
As the m10 bushes are nla I have used the front m12 bushes and made a stainless sleeve so they accept the m10 bolt.


This is the bush insert tool and sockets I used. You start with the 1” 7/16 first as that fits the recess in the subframe perfectly but the bush won’t go into it as you wind it up. So then you move to the really big socket. The other is used as a spacer as the threaded bar is very long on this kit.
All of the bushes went in smoothly without issue using this method.


I think nice smooth powder coat and silicone spray helped.

Now, I’m fitting the Porsche 912 mounts for the diff as well. Are these oriented the same as the oe bushes?
Anyone btdt?

I now have a set of superflex bushes for sale if anyone needs a set.


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[Tractor Dave]

So final coat will be Bilt epoxy.
Fired up the space heater again and got painting.




It’s great stuff and goes on really nicely.


However, my measuring cups didn’t like it.


I will let it dry for a few days and then I can make a start putting everything back together. Fuel lines are the first job to do. I have all new Cunifer pipe and fittings ready to go.


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[Tractor Dave]

I fitted them, with no spacer, and all seems good to me...... Both diff and gearbox.

Cheers. I have ordered a 6mm thick stainless washers which will reduce the difference to 4mm.

[Bowie69]

I fitted them, with no spacer, and all seems good to me...... Both diff and gearbox.

[Tractor Dave]

After a lot of deliberation I decided to go Koni.


I’ve also bought sachs top mounts as TPS told me originals are nla.

I have two sets of Lago blues strut bush savers to fit and Lago recommend Sachs if I couldn’t get oe.

The eagle eyed will also notice Porsche 912 gearbox mounts. I have a set for the diff as well.
Anyone fitted a spacer on these between the mount and the bush? They are roughy 10mm shorter than oe and may put the prop out of alignment?


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[Tractor Dave]

Nice updates Dave, keep them coming!

Thanks. Will do.


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[sidrick]

Nice updates Dave, keep them coming!

[Tractor Dave]

Nice results. What size are the monster sockets you used for pressing the bushes?

1 5/8 inch drive from the tractor set

[Nuvo]

Nice results. What size are the monster sockets you used for pressing the bushes?

[Fat Audi 80]

Looking good!

[Tractor Dave]

I had some lemforder bushes for the front subframe. Having never fitted oe style subframe bushes before I was a little concerned. However, using a bush insert tool meant for a vag rear axle bush and a couple of large sockets, they went in really easily.





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[Tractor Dave]

Heat shield day.






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[Tractor Dave]

Picked up my stuff from the powder coat place. All came out lovely.


Springs are amazing. Like new.


The rear subframe needs a little welding before it can be coated. That’s in hand.
Picked up some aluminium embossed sheets whilst out to use for new heat shields. Love this stuff and only £10 a sheet.


Also found this at the breakers for £5 which will also go towards heat shield material.


Came off a jaguar!


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[steve briance]

Not sure about the plot thickening... But the bearing has, by 3mm

Sorry

[jp_paul]

Mine is a 7a Cq. The plot thickens!