Can I press out these engine bushs ?

GeraintUK · 24th July 2014, 19:29

As i've got almost a completly engine bay, I thought i may as well get some parts powder coated to look pretty.

I've got all new poly bushes for things that we can get for our motors, but I wondered if I could get this bush type out on a press, get the bracket powder coated and then press the bush back in again.

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-KKH101841

Cheers
g

suzublu · 24th July 2014, 19:45

I've just fitted a new one of those Geraint, you're welcome to my old one to find out

Steve1966 · 25th July 2014, 11:40

From memory that bush has a plastic outer ring. It may be possible to get it out without damaging the ring. To get it back in though you will probably need a tapered sleeve to push the bush through prior to going in to the casting as it will expand 2 or 3 mm once out of the casting.

regards,
Steve.

GeraintUK · 25th July 2014, 13:11

thanks, doesn't look too much different to the bottom engine mount one which i've got the piotr poly one on order for.

I think i'm gonna give it a go, could do with a press for the garage anyway so now's as good a time as any to get one.

suzblu - could i get that old one off you for testing ? Let me know how much postage etc as always good to have one to break (learn) on first

Cheers
Geraint

suzublu · 25th July 2014, 14:48

PM me your address Geraint & i'll pop it in the post

24th July 2014, 19:29	#1
GeraintUK Passed Away MG ZT-T 160 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 64 Thanked 222 Times in 145 Posts	Can I press out these engine bushs ? As i've got almost a completly engine bay, I thought i may as well get some parts powder coated to look pretty. I've got all new poly bushes for things that we can get for our motors, but I wondered if I could get this bush type out on a press, get the bracket powder coated and then press the bush back in again. http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-KKH101841 Cheers g

25th July 2014, 11:40	#3
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24th July 2014, 19:45	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I've just fitted a new one of those Geraint, you're welcome to my old one to find out

25th July 2014, 13:11	#4
GeraintUK Passed Away MG ZT-T 160 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 64 Thanked 222 Times in 145 Posts	thanks, doesn't look too much different to the bottom engine mount one which i've got the piotr poly one on order for. I think i'm gonna give it a go, could do with a press for the garage anyway so now's as good a time as any to get one. suzblu - could i get that old one off you for testing ? Let me know how much postage etc as always good to have one to break (learn) on first Cheers Geraint

25th July 2014, 14:48	#5
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	PM me your address Geraint & i'll pop it in the post