Powerflex Bushes

[jimnielsen]

I am replacing the front wishbone bushes with powerflex ones, as one of the rubber ones was pretty worn. I am following the instructions that I found here...

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/arocderbyshire/alfaromeo155/index_page/05_Technical/wishbone_bushes.htm

here is my version..

www.nielsen.org/alfa155Q4/pf1.jpg
www.nielsen.org/alfa155Q4/pf2.jpg
www.nielsen.org/alfa155Q4/pf3.jpg
www.nielsen.org/alfa155Q4/pf4.jpg
www.nielsen.org/alfa155Q4/pf5.jpg
www.nielsen.org/alfa155Q4/pf6.jpg

seems to be going ok so far!

cheers, JimN

[AlfaJack]

:cool::cool:

[jimnielsen]

The finished product.....


www.nielsen.org/alfa155Q4/wb1.jpg


The only real problem was that the shaft diameter on the wishbones is 21.15mm. The bushes as supplied by powerflex are 20.95mm. Too big a difference to even press on. I increased the size of the bush bore so that it could be put on with a press, but if I was doing it again, I would increase the the size of the bush so that it was a press fit (by hand) and then use loctite to secure the shaft to the bush.


JimN

[AlfaJack]

The finished product.....


www.nielsen.org/alfa155Q4/wb1.jpg


The only real problem was that the shaft diameter on the wishbones is 21.15mm. The bushes as supplied by powerflex are 20.95mm. Too big a difference to even press on.


They must be absolutely rock solid then. That will be a good thing - I jsut wish the ball joint was the bolt on type like it is on later 164s. Good stuff though :cool: :cool:

[S?r]

Looks real good! :)

It's going to be one of my next and first modifications!
best regards
/Jimmy

[Xti]

I've tried to get access to the links above but it didn't worked.

Steve, could you please see if it could work again? Thank you.

Cristian

[Suzumushi]

I've tried to get access to the links above but it didn't worked.

Steve, could you please see if it could work again? Thank you.

Cristian

Here (http://fanta-team.org/porady.php?tid=16) you will find my tutorial of mounting powerflex bushes (just put it in google translator, should work)

there is also a gallery, i did it on my previous 155v6
car was superb, but as someone meintoined ball joint ended quite fast, and i still have this bushes somewhere in garage, but don't have internal will to do it again without proper tools (first time made it with really big hammers :) )

By the way, have anyone any advice how to have stronger ball joints ?:)

regards

[Xti]

Your pics are talking just great. Thanks for the input.

Regarding ball joints...maybe we should go to a lathe man for rectifying it. I used to find some of them here and with the proper material it should last at least like aftermarket ones.

[wrinx]

Sorry, I changed the link some time ago:

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/wrinx/alfaromeo155/index_page/07_Technical/03_wishbone_bushes.htm

wrinx

[Xti]

Nice job, thanks for sharing it. :thumb:

[Xti]

I also have found this for PU bushes...

http://shop.alfisti.net/Tuning-Styling/Alfa-155/Suspensions/PU-Suspension-Bushes-Set-Front-Axle::3060.html

http://shop.alfisti.net/Tuning-Styling/Alfa-145-146/Suspensions/PU-Suspension-Bushes-Set-For-Front-Anti-Roll-Bar::5931.html

[Xti]

Guys, is it necessary for Powerflex bushes to use Loctite to secure the centre sleeve (bush) to arm ? It is supposed to be pressed on, isn't it? Thank you for the inputs.

[AlfaJack]

I don't believe it is necessary.

[Xti]

Thanks, Wrinks!
Don't know why they recommend that and I don't want to spend 40 euros for 50ml Loctite...

Cheers,
Cris.

[Steve Webb]

Thanks, Wrinks!
Don't know why they recommend that and I don't want to spend 40 euros for 50ml Loctite...

Cheers,
Cris.

I've just bought some Loctite 243(?) well when I say some, its a 250ml bottle, was only about £25, if you want I can squirt some into a bottle for you and stick it in the post. It'll take me years to get through it all.

[Xti]

Thanks Steve it's very kind of you but I've already took the risk without Loctite :tongue-007:. Thanks again.

When I was asking why is the price so high their answer was that Loctite is a very well known companyand have quality products...:lol-030:. :huh:No sh.t.. then they shoud keep that 50 ml bottle there.