Sootywg
A2OC Donor
Well it worked, the arm pressed in but my word it was still quit an effort. The long bolt torqued to 70Nm + 90deg no problem. Surprisingly when working the arm up and down it looks as thought the hex rotates within the bush.
Replaced the disc splash guard using stainless replacement bolts (old ones were a PITA to get out.
Do I do the near side now! It looks pretty solid and hammering it does not indicate any severe corrosion however I want to get it done.
Started to ease the long bolt and it seems even stiffer than the off side one. I can sense some twisting of the bolt and fear it might fracture. Presumably if it does fracture, the arm will still be removable with the console no matter where the fracture occurs?
Now that the car is drivable I am tempted to take it to the garage and let them take the pain (I just take the financial pain)
Replaced the disc splash guard using stainless replacement bolts (old ones were a PITA to get out.
Do I do the near side now! It looks pretty solid and hammering it does not indicate any severe corrosion however I want to get it done.
Started to ease the long bolt and it seems even stiffer than the off side one. I can sense some twisting of the bolt and fear it might fracture. Presumably if it does fracture, the arm will still be removable with the console no matter where the fracture occurs?
Now that the car is drivable I am tempted to take it to the garage and let them take the pain (I just take the financial pain)