Torsion bars...(halp)

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Chesterfield Posts: 890 Mk1 Vtr
    #1
    Good evening chaps

    Iv had 3 goes at lowering my torsion bars getting easier each time, only problem is i cant actually get them out.

    So far i have tried:
    The basic stuff from the other guides (puller made from M8 bolt + socket ect)
    WD40 (plenty of)
    Coke (plenty of)
    Blowtorch (numerous times on both ends of the bar)
    Penetrating oil.

    Got a makeshift slide hammer that the welder at work knocked me up.

    But i STILL can't get the damn things out. Iv left the car in the garage overnight soaking in penetrating oil and im going to try a different method using the blowtorch tomorrow not heating the bar but heating the surrounding metal.

    Does anyone have any other suggestions? (apart from take it to garage lol)

    I know this is a n00b question but iv tried everything suggested in other threads and i still havent made any progress.

    Help is much appreciated guys n girls (rep for good suggestions )
  2. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..
    #2
    [QUOTE=ShaneVtr;2602477]Good evening chaps

    Iv had 3 goes at lowering my torsion bars getting easier each time, only problem is i cant actually get them out.

    I just use snap-on slide hammer bud to get mine out,took 2 mins....
  3. Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1280
    #3
    have you taken out the washers at the ends????
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Chesterfield Posts: 890 Mk1 Vtr
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by pepper953 View Post
    have you taken out the washers at the ends????
    LOL yes mate.

    How much we looking at for a snapon slide hammer?
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2004 Cambs Posts: 630 Vts track car
    #5
    Ignore the slide hammer method, the only time this works is if the bars have been out before and were greased before they were put back in.

    Personally i use a big bar if the end turned down so it locates inside the tapped hole.

    Combined with a 3 pound hammer they will come out.

    Just be careful you dont damage the body work when trying to remove them.
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Chesterfield Posts: 890 Mk1 Vtr
    #6
    Well.... i bought myself a slide hammer yesterday but due to family issues i couldnt get stuck in with it.

    I don't want to give up with it because i cant really afford to take it to a garage, but also i dont want to be wasting my time fannying about with it not getting anywhere.

    So i think il have one more go at it some time, if i still cant do it, its going to a garage.

    Id rep if i could, but i cant so have my everlasting love for you help