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Old 15th July 2018, 20:16   #2
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I bought this:-

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-E36...8AAOSwZoZacvdP


However I just went to use it, and the part of the tool thats meant to push the joint is a nice close fit over the rubber gaitor, but then its 3mm short of butting up against the outer casing of the joint.

What is going on, Ive never seen a tool which relies on pushing the center of a rose joint before. This will damage it surely?

Just waiting for tablet to charge for a pic.




Really annoying. It is the right kit for the right balljoint!

No it's not the right kit, it's a Vectra B/Saab tool

It's what I used, however I did machine up a proper cup

I would suggest once you remove the old bush, knock out the centre and use the outer part as a spacer
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