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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:30 pm
by Blaise
As I drive the car and iron out some bugs, I want to share a thought for the next guy.
Polyurethane bushings in the suspension need to be greased!
I installed AKG trailing arm eccentric bushings and Dinan sway bars, all with polyurethane bushings. I did not grease them and my car squeaked like an old junker....not cool.
Now I have to go back in there and add grease!
So.....grease them the first time
Just an amateur move on my part.
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:39 pm
by anthony
I have some of those red polyurethane bushings, (not yet installed). What kind of grease?
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:47 am
by GripGreg
I've heard of this happening before. I just didn't think to mention it to you .
My first thought is wheel bearing grease.
Stoopid me; sorry Blaise.
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:42 pm
by Blaise
GripGreg wrote:I've heard of this happening before. I just didn't think to mention it to you .
My first thought is wheel bearing grease.
Stoopid me; sorry Blaise.
Damn it Greg, think of all the head aches you could have saved me...crawling under my car wrestling the trailing arms and a handful of grease.
Just kidding. My car is great and so fun to drive, but there are a few things that just go to show that this is the first time that I have done this level of work.
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:44 pm
by Blaise
anthony wrote:I have some of those red polyurethane bushings, (not yet installed). What kind of grease?
On the front sway bar polyurethane bushings I used silicon grease.
But when the AKG trailing arm bushings starting squawking, I contacted AKG. They informed me that I should use a wheel bearing grease. When I asked about the silicon grease, they insisted that it be oil based.
My suspension is smooth and quiet. Now to fix the silly rake
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:11 pm
by Eric Q
Blaise wrote:Eric Q wrote:You MUST bring your E12 to the St. Paddy Day's event in San Diego. We have a few Nor. Cal. people who drive down for the weekend...I must have a ride in the car!
I would, but I have a motorcycle event that weekend. Keep me posted on events, as I would like to meet all of you.
OK if you can't make St. Paddy's Day you will have to go to this event:
http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=101668
There is usually a caravan going up Friday morning from the Sacto area.
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:40 pm
by Blaise
Eric Q wrote:Blaise wrote:Eric Q wrote:You MUST bring your E12 to the St. Paddy Day's event in San Diego. We have a few Nor. Cal. people who drive down for the weekend...I must have a ride in the car!
I would, but I have a motorcycle event that weekend. Keep me posted on events, as I would like to meet all of you.
OK if you can't make St. Paddy's Day you will have to go to this event:
http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=101668
There is usually a caravan going up Friday morning from the Sacto area.
Got it. It is on my Calendar.