The way it should work is "B". If your test in the vise caused the bushing to lock to the vist then the bushing is to wide. I have used Polyurethane and Delin for bushings, some purchased and some home made. I always made sure that the bushing is not "tight" when I install it on the car with the bolt tight. If I have to "shave" the sides so be it. It's sort of a trial fit, shave, fit, shave, fit, until it's just right. Not loose and not tight. You also have to lube the sides. I usually drill and fit grease fitting to my bushing housings so I can grease them on the car. I even maching the steel sleeves on a lathe to form grooves for the grease to travel in.
1988 ITA Scriocco 16V #80
MCSCC member since 1988
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