MK3 Radiator/Front Engine Subframe Bushing

[edison_GTI]

I ordered a set of delrin radiator/front engine subframe bushings. They are the 247-parts.com version.

I can't figure out how to remove the old ones, and the Bentley manual says nothing about it.

How do remove the old ones without destroying the metal insert/washer?

[shwah]

If I recall correctly, you can just pull the two halves apart, and the bushings will remain in one half. Then pop them with a hammer, or use a press to get the old rubber pieces out.

[edison_GTI]

If I recall correctly, you can just pull the two halves apart, and the bushings will remain in one half. Then pop them with a hammer, or use a press to get the old rubber pieces out.

So, the metal insert is two halves, interesting. I tried to pull them appart, but they must be rusted together since no matter how I tried, they didn't split.

[shwah]

The front subframe consists of two halves that are held together by the rubber bushing. I found a picture of one taken apart.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/okocim/Golf/100_2295.jpg

I have been able to press/knock some apart, and have used a fire wrench on others. Do that outside as it is stinky work.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/okocim/Golf/100_2295.jpg)

[edison_GTI]

This is what I'm asking about:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h294/edison_GTI/IMG_2340.jpg

[Knestis]

I don't remember now what we did with that but one way to make rubber bushing go away is to get it hot. Torch it, even with a handheld propane unit.

K

[Dave Zaslow]

Fyi

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