The trick is to insert a pry bar between the subframe and the part of the bush that bows. Lever the bush in while pressing down. Takes around 20 mins to get the bushes pressed in.
Quote from: vRSAlex on July 22, 2016, 02:06:05 pmThe trick is to insert a pry bar between the subframe and the part of the bush that bows. Lever the bush in while pressing down. Takes around 20 mins to get the bushes pressed in.Where were you when I was desperate Tried thay and snapped a bush In the end I used the press to press down and a huge pair of grips that someone else was griping as I don't have the strength for that. theres always one beech out the lot and I got it.@vRSAlex don't you use the special tool vag have?. Thanks
Quote from: r5gtt on July 22, 2016, 06:18:36 pmQuote from: vRSAlex on July 22, 2016, 02:06:05 pmThe trick is to insert a pry bar between the subframe and the part of the bush that bows. Lever the bush in while pressing down. Takes around 20 mins to get the bushes pressed in.Where were you when I was desperate Tried thay and snapped a bush In the end I used the press to press down and a huge pair of grips that someone else was griping as I don't have the strength for that. theres always one beech out the lot and I got it.@vRSAlex don't you use the special tool vag have?. ThanksHadn't ben on the forum much so missed the question Got the fitting of them sussed a fair few years back and don't do enough to bother buying the tool.
Bit of a thread revival but this is the best aftermarket tool to do the job, makes it a doddle. Not cheap but much cheaper than the official workshop tool and easier as removal of the subframe is not required. The trick is finding a garage who aren't cheapskates and actually have this tool. [Best bet would be to find a reputable VAG specialist in your local area.]