In this video I replace the bushings in the Upper Control Arm/Wishbone. I take all the parts off, do some spot welding, then refit and adjust to the correct specification. Welding for the first time I used a Clarke 151 TE Turbo Gas Mig Welder for the spot welds. I found the Mig Welding ForumContinue reading “Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement”
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Trailing Arm Bushing Replacement
Join me on a journey tackling one of the T25’s notoriously difficult areas – the trailing arms. Sparks fly whilst I remove hub nuts, disconnect brake lines, snap bleed nipples and meet the tin worm. If your bolts are seized like mine, I recommend using a power saw to cut them off. I used anContinue reading “Trailing Arm Bushing Replacement”
Lower Control Arm Bush Replacement
It’s time to look at the front suspension and replace my tired bushes! First on the list (thanks to a group buy discount) is the Lower Control Arm (also known as Track Control Arm). The diagram below shows the bush (pink) and the Lower Control Arm (orange). On earlier models (pre-1984) the Control Arm andContinue reading “Lower Control Arm Bush Replacement”
Powerflex Steering Rack Mount Kit
The steering in the van fees a little unresponsive and light at high speeds. I heard that replacing the steering rack bushes can make a huge difference so bought the Powerflex Steering Rack Mount Kit from Brickwerks. I asked for new nuts and bolts in case the originals get damaged and these were included forContinue reading “Powerflex Steering Rack Mount Kit”
VW T25 - Sir Adventure 