Is the dogbone bushing install as easy as it seems?
07-30-2007, 06:24 PM
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Is the dogbone bushing install as easy as it seems?
Seems like something I could even do myself in my driveway with the exception of the vice. Are there any words of wisdom to add to Mike's great photo write up in the FAQ? Could I get away with not having a vice?<ul><li><a href="http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi_stuff/brakes_and_suspension/dogbone_bushing_install/">Dogbone Bushing Install from the FAQ</a></li></ul>
07-30-2007, 08:50 PM
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The concept is VERY easy, and if you can get 1/2 thread started on the bolt with the new bush in, it
is VERY easy to do. MANY people have been flumoxed on how to get that 1/2 thread started, however... A vice makes it easier, but you can likely get by with some vice grips and some creativity (I don't think tie-wraps will help with this one... ; ). If things go right, this is a 15 minute job. If not, it will be a few hours trying to figure out why they didn't just make the bolt 1/4" longer.
Turbo is fixed, I guess? Never saw an update from you...
Turbo is fixed, I guess? Never saw an update from you...
07-30-2007, 09:14 PM
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Yep turbo is fixed but...
but the 42 draft downpipe is giving me problems. The flange halfway down has been giving me problems and the downpipe is bumping against something when I get on the throttle. This is why I am looking at doing the dogbone bushing install - keep the engine in place so the exhaust stays put. I don't know of any other way to keep the exhaust from hitting stuff.
I did manage one track day before the downpipe started giving me problems...
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I did manage one track day before the downpipe started giving me problems...
<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1666454.phtml">SOWS</a>.
07-31-2007, 06:07 AM
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I just took mine out. Got tired of the vibration.
Clutch pickup is much smoother with OEM.
Another owner used only one of the bushings and said he was really happy with the result.
Probably easier to install, too.
Another owner used only one of the bushings and said he was really happy with the result.
Probably easier to install, too.
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07-31-2007, 06:34 AM
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You actually use two of the three - most kits now don't include the third round bush
It's really not hard. Just support the engine/tranny with a jack. Remember to lube the poly's liberally - and I mean that. I have no vibration and no issues at all. Most problems are from poor installs.
07-31-2007, 07:14 AM
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I meant one (1). I don't think it matters which of the two rectangular ones.
I think he just couldn't get both to fit, but it has the side effect of being stiffer than stock, but not as harsh as both inserts.
If you're really having trouble with too much movement, then you could try just one, and if that doesn't work, add the second.
Or vice versa.
If you're really having trouble with too much movement, then you could try just one, and if that doesn't work, add the second.
Or vice versa.