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RX-7 2nd Gen Specific (1986-92) RX-7 1986-92 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections. |
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05-15-2008, 11:03 AM | #1 |
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Redoing bushings
Ok, I'm going to buy a complete bushing kit. I've read I need at least a press to do this. Couple questions.
1. If I get a press, what other tools would I need? 2. What kind of press?
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1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." Last edited by My5ABaby; 05-15-2008 at 11:10 AM.. |
05-18-2008, 02:50 PM | #2 |
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I heard that you will need to burn some bushings out, so a simple propane torch probably.
Umm, as for the press, I would go to some place like Harbor Freight and ask the people there.
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05-19-2008, 12:31 AM | #5 |
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You're welcome: http://mrcmfg.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=108_113_57
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05-19-2008, 06:21 AM | #6 | |
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I appreciate the offer. Hopefully I won't have to because I hate borrowing other people's tools.
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1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." |
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05-26-2008, 12:59 PM | #7 |
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Any more info?
This will probably be happening soon so I'd like to be prepared since the nearest place I could probably get specialty tools (not sold at Wal-Mart, Autozone/Advance/Napa) is about an hour away from the car.
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1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." |
05-27-2008, 10:39 AM | #8 |
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You don't *need* a press to do them, but it certainly makes life easier. You can get away with a giant c-style clamp like a ball joint tool - or, just a monster C-clamp.
For the front control arm bushings a sawzall is handy for the rear ones. Cut down along the bushing into the steel sleeve, once its cut you can pry the sleeve off and the bushing will come with it. Most of the others are just a matter of beating the sh** out of. The front bushing on the front control arm cna have the tabs cut off it and be pressed out or beat out with an impact hammer (actually, thers a nother tool that will come in handy! lol) I would highly recommend you avoid burning any bushings out. Its a poisionous, dirty and HACKEd up method that yeilds poor results and wastes time more then anything else. If anything, its a last resort to aid in the pressing/beating out process. Also, a drill and an assortment of bits helps. Sometimes you need to drill the circumference of the bushing to get it to slip out of the part. |
05-27-2008, 10:43 AM | #9 |
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Sawzall - need to buy
C-clamp or press - need to buy Impact hammer - need to buy Drill - HAVE! What size press would you recommend?
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1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." |
05-27-2008, 10:50 AM | #10 |
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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38335
This and an air gun. Sawsall, and some elbow grease. |
05-27-2008, 10:55 AM | #11 | |
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Lord, I need a lot of tools.
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1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." |
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05-27-2008, 10:58 AM | #12 |
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150-160 bux, you can get a decent compressor, airgun with line and that tool @ harbo Frieght. I am a tech and work on ALOT of shit at home so I got alot of that already. Im getting ready to do my bushings too and thats my tool list
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05-27-2008, 11:01 AM | #13 |
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Is the air gun really necessary? My only place to work on my car is my parents carport (about an hour away) so it's not the best situation.
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1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." |
05-27-2008, 11:12 AM | #14 |
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YES. Unless you dont mind TRYING to turn a wrench or ratchet on the press. I mean TRYING because your are will get tired sore and take a day or 2 longer then running an air gun.
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