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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Believe it or not...Forward Progress on my 914!!!

Posted by: Mueller Aug 18 2003, 12:32 AM

I spent the better part of yesterday doing the removal and install of trailing arms on Scott Carlbergs 914
(Keith Sammons and his wife stopped on by for a bit as well)

No problems with the install, I did find that the pass. side inside bushing was in the middle of the trailing arm and not off to the side, that might explain the noise and odd handling Scott had !!!!!

Today I installed the needle bearings on my a-arms and trailing arms, this included greasing them and applying the RTV to seal them. I also took pictures of the process which of course tends to slow things down.

I also removed the doors from my car to give Tony more room while he does the cage..damn, these doors are too damn heavy

and now, drum roll please.................

The passanger side trailing arm and rear shock has been installed on my car

funny how such a little thing can feel so good

Now to the part i need...I somehow misplaced the two rubber gromments/doughnuts that go on top of the rear shock, anyone local have a pair I can borrow/have?

My plan is to get the suspension finished this week.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 18 2003, 12:38 AM

I have some from Jenny's car.. not sure when I can get them to you. Take the turn signal bucket with you to work this week (also the rear lense she needs (passenger side)

B

Posted by: Lawrence914-6 Aug 18 2003, 07:36 AM

Mike, if you don't find any local, I think I have a couple of good donuts here.

PM me.

Posted by: Andyrew Aug 18 2003, 10:29 AM

QUOTE

No problems with the install, I did find that the pass. side inside bushing was [B]in the middle/B] of the trailing arm and not off to the side, that might explain the noise and odd handling Scott had !!!!!

So that was that sqeeking noise!!

Glad you guys got it done! Any pics?

Posted by: Scott Carlberg Aug 19 2003, 12:59 AM

Mueller:
I did find that the pass. side inside bushing was [B]in the middle/B] of the trailing arm and not off to the side, that might explain the noise and odd handling Scott had !!!!!

Andrew:
So that was that sqeeking noise!!

Me:
it sure was Andrew, why in the world You, your Dad & I couldn't find the source of
the noise that nite at your house is beyond me.

Andrew:
Glad you guys got it done! Any pics?

Me too!

Mike Mueller Rocks Here's to ya Mike

Mike did take some Digital pics, and I took some, 'film style' though.
I'll finish my roll this we/ at Laguna with the POC group. Give me a week.