Date:         Fri, 24 Sep 2004 08:21:31 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
Comments: To: Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
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Actually there are some older US vehicles that the replacement bushings were
tacked in.  the originals werent but the replacements were.  It may have to
do with the comparative hardness of the bushing vs the holding section.
Once a fitting is loose enough it could start deforming the holding section
of the bushing.  This often happens with VW that used the bushed starters
with the softer aluminum transmission housings like the old bugs.


On 9/23/04 11:54 PM, "Al and Sue Brase" <albeeee@MCHSI.COM> wrote:

> I've done at least 4 sets, the first maybe 9 years ago.NEVER welded
> them.  Nove have ever failed Most pressed in bushings in US built cars
> were not welded. It baffles me how erratic the German engineers are.
> Some stuff is WAY too good, some is just the opposite.
> Al Brase
> 69 doublecab, Vanagons
> 
> jesse johnson wrote:
> 
>> Hey all,
>> Is it necessary to tack weld in the upper control arm bushings back in
>> as per bentley? or will the bolt hold everything together? Just
>> wondering... This would be on a 2wd vanagon
>> thanks all,
>> jesse
>> 89 carat
>> 
> 
> 

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