Important! : rasing my car ( torsion bar trouble)

1. simonh Newbie Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 24

   #1 17th June 2013, 17:46

   Hey so i posted on here the other day about my mechanic having trouble with the rear torsion bar, he said it was that rusty he could not remove it and sheered the bolt,he extracted the bolt and has told me i need a new rear axle instead as there is no way of moving them. i dont think he is conning me as he charged me only £50 for 4 hours labour.. he said it will cost £150 labour for the rear axle to be fitted and then for the springs to be fitted.
   
   are the mk1 and mk2 rear axles the same? what do i look out for when getting a rear axle from a car breakers? thanks
2. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #2 17th June 2013, 17:46

   He should be paying not you.
3. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #3 17th June 2013, 17:54

   You need a new axle because there is no way of moving them?
   
   Bend over mate.
   

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4. simonh Newbie Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 24

   #4 17th June 2013, 18:28

   what he is saying is that its that rusty, its seized solid, he removed the bolt he had sheered and replaced it, but he said there no chance of removing them bolts. He said my best option would be get an axle from a scrap yard that is at a standard height and replace it...
5. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #5 17th June 2013, 18:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by simonh what he is saying is that its that rusty, its seized solid, he removed the bolt he had sheered and replaced it, but he said there no chance of removing them bolts. He said my best option would be get an axle from a scrap yard that is at a standard height and replace it...

   The very above means he knows fuck all about the job and shouldn't be doing them.
   
   Your best bet is to find some one in your local area on here that has done them before and knows what they are doing.
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 17th June 2013, 19:14

   Jesus any bolt can be removed just need the right knowhow/tools etc.
7. KieranHopkins Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Hemel Hempstead Posts: 226 MK1 Saxo VTR Amazon Green Mk2 Saxo VTS Black

   #7 18th June 2013, 00:12

   Heat the bitch up