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u33db
15-09-2008, 11:30
Going to be swapping subframes this weekend.

Can anyone give me a rough idea how long its going to take me?

I'm hoping under a day but am a bit unsure...
Coops
15-09-2008, 11:59
can do it in a day mate if all bolts etc play ball and nothing strips/breaks

i stripped my whole front end down last time inc box and clutch/flywheel assembly in less than 3 hours inc brews and lunch break :wink:
u33db
15-09-2008, 12:06
Aye the bolts playing ball will be the big decider but that sounds an ok job time wise.

Will let you know how it goes.

Cheers! 8)
2 live
15-09-2008, 17:13
its advisable to get a couple of the rear subframe nut cages tho mate.....these will undoubtedly break.
2 live
15-09-2008, 17:14
3 hours coops??? wtf were u doing?? did u have both hands tied behind ur back n undid evrything with ur teeth?? ;)
u33db
15-09-2008, 18:25
its advisable to get a couple of the rear subframe nut cages tho mate.....these will undoubtedly break.

Thanks mate - got those sitting waiting so worst car i can just grind any dodgy bolts off.

8)
Coops
15-09-2008, 20:59
3 hours coops??? wtf were u doing?? did u have both hands tied behind ur back n undid evrything with ur teeth?? ;)

knowsit, and went the all you can eat chinky for lunch aswell :wink:
2 live
16-09-2008, 10:28
lol.

seriously tho, they quite an easy job if evrything goes to plan. can be a rite twat if they dont .


much like evrything else on these cars
Swervin_Mervin
16-09-2008, 21:23
What's a nut cage? :lol:

Got this job to do meself but fortunately have no need to rush it.
Coops
16-09-2008, 23:06
its a cage for containing nuts, to keep the squirrels off them
Swervin_Mervin
17-09-2008, 14:02
:roll: :wink:

Seriously though, what do I need to keep an eye out for when I do it?
Coops
17-09-2008, 14:06
rear 2 main mounting bolts, the nuts are inside the chassis legs so are held in place with captive cages, but they rust and can break, if they do the nut/bolt assemble spins and doesnt undo, its easy enough to wiggle out the remenants of the cage with a screw driver and get a spanner in there to counter hold it tho 8)
u33db
17-09-2008, 14:19
Odds are mine will have broken...can feel it in my water!
Swervin_Mervin
17-09-2008, 16:36
Cool, cheers. Anyone got any pics. I'm too lazy to lie down and have a look myself. :lol:
Daz.
17-09-2008, 18:21
its a cage for containing nuts, to keep the squirrels off them

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