[Vwdiesel] Front end sub-frame

[raymond greeley]

Hello shayln and others whom replaced bushings. I would like to replace the bushing on my 86 cabrio that i am converting to diesel, where did you find the replacements. I had to replace the steering rack as the cabby was an automatic/gasser.

does any one have a back yard method for getting the alignment close enough that i can drive it while i get some of the other systems sorted out. cold start, glow circuit, second tank (heated) for wvo and all the cosmetics as it has sat for 7+ years. 

 

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> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:17:26 -0600
> From: sshourds at flash.net
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Front end sub-frame
> 
> On 3/12/2010 7:00 PM, Tony and Lillie wrote:
> > It's actually not all that hard to replace. You will have to unbolt the steering rack, and the rear engine mount IIRC. THen, support the engine from underneath (I usually put a 12" piece of 2x6 under the oil pan. THen, four bolts and it will come off the car. At that point, you have te remove the control arms from it, and I think that should be all. It's been a few years, though, so I might be forgetting some things. It's the same as the Golf also, and should be fairly plentiful.
> >
> > BTW, my last three cars have been from the rust belt, and I feel your pain.
> >
> > Tony
> > 
> 
> Agreed. I just R&R'd the one on my '85 Jetta in order to replace the 
> steering rack and it's not all that bad. The only reason it's taken me 
> forever is that I'm not especially motivated. There's also the matter 
> of having to pull the front shift bushing carrier, but I needed to 
> replace the shifter ball in the cab anyways. I'm also taking the 
> opportunity to replace all of the other various bearings and bushings in 
> the front suspension. At 315,000, a disturbing number of them were 
> just...gone. The car still handled pretty well, so I'm eagerly 
> anticipating getting to drive it when I get it put back together 
> finally. I went ahead and put in a little stiffer bushings all the way 
> around. Not that much more expensive and if they're irritatingly firm, 
> I don't drive that car much these days so it won't matter.
> 
> 
> -Shalyn
> 
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