torsion bar washer

1. Peasnall Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Lincoln Posts: 908 Wicked Red VTS

   #1 14th February 2009, 13:33

   Any tips on how to get them out? really struggling here atm.
2. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #2 14th February 2009, 13:42

   pain in the anus!
   
   iirc williams used some tiny sold metal hook on mine.
3. saxo-john Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 280 Saxo VT Yamaha R6

   #3 14th February 2009, 13:46

   spray load of wd40
   
   and small screw driver and tap it the opersite way till it comes loose it then will come out and its an offset washer so hole wont be in the middle
4. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #4 14th February 2009, 17:27

   give it a good whack with the hammer. torsion bar might be tight up against it and you'll need to move it off a little.
5. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #5 14th February 2009, 17:37

   I put a punch against them and hit them with a hammer, loosens them enough to get them out.

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6. shaunyboy Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Manchester Posts: 538

   #6 14th February 2009, 18:28

   Or get a blow torch and heat up the metal round the washer so it expands, dont heat the washer up, while its hot give it a good old whack and it should free it off.
7. Peasnall Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Lincoln Posts: 908 Wicked Red VTS

   #7 15th February 2009, 12:56

   sorted, cheers lads
8. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #8 15th February 2009, 13:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by shaunyboy Or get a blow torch and heat up the metal round the washer so it expands, dont heat the washer up, while its hot give it a good old whack and it should free it off.

   Wouldn't like to put a blow torch near the plastic fuel tank !! Right next to the washers !
9. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #9 15th February 2009, 22:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by raunchz I put a punch against them and hit them with a hammer, loosens them enough to get them out.

   This is the right way to get them out!!