sorr 0 Posted August 15, 2006 Whe I re-assembled my car about 18 months ago I stupidly forgot to put copperslip on the drive shaft were it sits on the intermediary bearing. As a result it is stuck in there! Any tips on how to get it out without damaging anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted August 15, 2006 you need to knock it out with a drift against the outer casing of the bearing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted August 15, 2006 With the intermediate bolt nuts undone, a few blows from a hammer and drift normally suffices - certainly shouldn't be too hard to remove if it's only been in there 18 months or so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorr 0 Posted August 15, 2006 Thanks guys.... Sounds like I just need to hit it harder or use a bigger hammer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higgy 0 Posted August 15, 2006 Before you twat it one. Check the two locking bolts are undone and rotated 90 degrees. The housing is aluminium so I doubt it is rusted etc in there. (I guess you mean its stuck in the rear engine mount where the intermediate bearing sits) I've had this before, only to find the locking bolts had rotated slightly and would stop the bearing from coming out. Whats your progress? wiring loom in? radiator cowling modded? need washer bottle re-locating? Dont forget sourcing throttle cable. Regarding downpipe, some people get away with no mods, but I had to chop 25mm out (should have done more like 30-35mm). I cut the section of pipe out, then attached the exhaust to car, shortened downpipe to manifold, then using jubilee clips and strips of metal held everything in position so I knew it would clear subframe bar then drew a lot of lines on downpipe/exhaust it so I could re-align it when welding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted August 15, 2006 Yeah, hit it harder with a chisel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorr 0 Posted August 15, 2006 Higgy - The bolts are undone and to be sure I took them out. No real progress other than painting the block . Still need to source a piston oil spray bar before the engine build can commence. I also need to source the little oil filter that fits into the head also. Once the engine is in I will then do all the throttle cable, exhaust etc. Do you have access to a press as I need to swap over the rear engine mount for a stiffer one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S33GAV 0 Posted August 15, 2006 I done this yesterday to mine, and used a chisel and a lump hammer and it came out without too much hassle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted August 15, 2006 Higgy - The bolts are undone and to be sure I took them out. I didn't think you could take the bolts out without taking the driveshaft out first I guess it depends which driveshafts you have... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorr 0 Posted August 15, 2006 I didn't think you could take the bolts out without taking the driveshaft out first I guess it depends which driveshafts you have... I can assure you that no witch craft was used to remove the bolts. My driveshaft has flat faces machined into it that allow the bolts can be taken out, they are ABS shafts on my car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higgy 0 Posted August 16, 2006 Pressing the mount out can be a real pain. Took 3 tons from what I remember!! Although I did manage to narl up the mount trying to do it myself, so that did not help matters. The technician at work was cursing away Try contacting Miles or 205Parts etc and seeing if they will do an exchange mount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul T 0 Posted August 16, 2006 If it's corroded in place, hitting it with a nice sharp chisel is not a good idea. Try heating the mount and using a punch or a very blunt chisel. The shaft is removed from the hub? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
