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Re: Question, and a bit of a test...

To: Thomas I Perigrin <tip@ai.chem.ohiou.edu>
Subject: Re: Question, and a bit of a test...
From: Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 19:54:58 +0000
Thomas I Perigrin wrote:
> 
> Question:  While replacing the rear springs on Emma ('72 MGB) I had a
> problem with the nut on one of the two damper connecting links...  The nut
> didn't turn - instead, the bolt broke free in the spherical housing of the
> link.  I couldn't get the bolt out...  So, I ended up removing the springs
> without disconnecting the bottom bracket from the damper link.   This was
> NOT fun, but it was do-able.  

I never bother trying to undo the bolts on the link with it on the car
when replacing either springs or dampers, I find it much easier to undo
the U-bolts with the axle down, then jack the axle up till the bottom
plate can be eased out of the way.

PaulH.



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