jc43089 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 The center should just be held in by the rubber. Could you get a hacksaw in there? The blades are much smaller. As soon as the outer sleeve splits it will fall right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenDem Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 When I installed my new bushings, I put some anti-sieze on the top of the metal sleeve (on the bushing). I think I remember seeing somewhere that they can get corrode to the frame?Maybe that's what happened to yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Yep. Tapped and inserted a 5/8 bolt into the center piece. Tried to hammer it loose from the top but no luck. Smacked the bolt from the side and got it loose but of course with the aluminum stub broken off on the body. Drilled and dremeled this out. Chisel Dremel and vise grips to work out the sleeve. Drivers side was a repeat of the same issues. Tried the tool just for laughs with no luck. Back to the drill. Center came out easier but the outer sleeve was worse. Ended up buying a HF air chisel to get it out. Still have some aluminum residue from the core left in the body that I need to ream out. One more trip to the hardware store. Moral: cool tool but for a Midwest e30 with approx 250k and a lot of winters too much for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Done. Bottle jack and pipe cap to get the bushings 3/4 in and puller for the last 1/4. Put the bushings in the freezer overnight, heat gunned the tube, coated bushings in dish soap. No more clunk on shifting.Sending out the tool to Chris this afternoon. Looking forward to a success story!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Nice! Glad it worked out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenDem Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Moral: cool tool but for a Midwest e30 with approx 250k and a lot of winters too much for itI was wondering. The underside of my e30 is ridiculously clean, being a low-ish mileage Florida car. Here's hoping Chris has better luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 280k miles on the 540i... We'll see boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenDem Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Just curious, how'd it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 See thread here: http://www.wibimmers.com/board/index.php?/topic/2472-my-new-1995-540i6/page-5#entry47223Long story shot the E34 bushings are much bigger than E30/E28 ones so the tool didn't fit.Whoever requests the tool next I can have it shipped out to unless you want it back Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I just ordered new bushings and should have them in a week. I have never done it but I have access to a press and will be removing the sub-frame. Is there a need for the tool if I do it this way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Nope id use the press to push old out and new in, much easier and faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Nope id use the press to push old out and new in, much easier and faster.That is what I am hoping. Going to start this project next week. YoungCR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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