scootz
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| posted on 14/12/16 at 01:45 PM |
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Re-Using Balljoint
So, you've switched off for a mo, and inserted a balljoint through the wrong side of the wishbone! 
I've pressed it back out - can I re-use it and put it back in (the right side!).
It's Evolution Baby!
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bonzoronnie
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| posted on 14/12/16 at 01:50 PM |
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If there is no damage to the joints taper or rubber boot, I can see no reason as to why you cant re-use the joint.
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nick205
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| posted on 14/12/16 at 02:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bonzoronnie
If there is no damage to the joints taper or rubber boot, I can see no reason as to why you cant re-use the joint.
I'd say the same TBH if you've not damaged the taper or boot then I'd refit the right way.
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r1_pete
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| posted on 14/12/16 at 02:58 PM |
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Again I see no reason why not, it hasn't started to bed in (or wear out if you prefer) so no reason not to re seat it the right way round.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 14/12/16 at 04:19 PM |
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You mean the type that a serated shoulder that is pressed into the wishbone ? ----just use a permanent grade of Loctite
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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scootz
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| posted on 14/12/16 at 05:31 PM |
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One of these...
... and I'd just refitted them before reading your post.
Should I remove and refit.. again... with loctite?
It's Evolution Baby!
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britishtrident
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| posted on 14/12/16 at 07:32 PM |
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If it is snug just leave it be.
[Edited on 14/12/16 by britishtrident]
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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scootz
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| posted on 14/12/16 at 07:42 PM |
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Cheers!
It's Evolution Baby!
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 14/12/16 at 07:48 PM |
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Driving an Elise now scootz or a vx220 maybe ?
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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scootz
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| posted on 15/12/16 at 08:26 AM |
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Yeah - back to a Lotus
It's Evolution Baby!
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b14wrc
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| posted on 21/12/16 at 12:13 PM |
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I miss my Elise some times....
Any photos Scootz?
I did all my wishbones about 6 months before selling mine, I found they had to be pressed in with quite a bit of force so should be fine.
[Edited on 21/12/16 by b14wrc]
20vt powered rear engined locost
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