[DML] Re: Frozen suspension bolts

[tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Dan - Buying new bolts is not that big of a deal here.  They are 
readily available.  Your rubber suspension bushings are toast 
(literally) and will require replacement.  First of all, you need to 
have all load off of the joints.  That means that the rear spring / 
shock should be removed, and the links just "floating free". Then, I 
would take a "big hoffing hammer" (right, Martin?) and drive the 
bolts out.  Provide support for the hub carrier if that's the end 
where the stuck bolts are.  The steel sleeves that used to be bonded 
into the bushings should bottom out on the inside washer of the 
frame attachment or hub carrier, and the bolts should eventually 
come out.  Then, you need to press out what's left of the bushings 
from the links, and press new ones in.  Also, the bolts and self-
locking nuts should be replaced with new items.  If you can remove 
the hub carrier with the two links still attached to it, a press 
will work to drive the bolts out.  More elegant, but requires a 
hydraulic press.  We have all the replacement parts for this 
available.  You might want to consider anti-seize / corrosion 
inhibiting compound when putting this back together.

Toby Peterson  VIN 2248 "Winged1"
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "TalksToGod" <5n-@xxxx> wrote:
> So today I tried to get the bolts free, and heres the deal... I 
used
> the heat on the rear hub carrier, and it released the bolts. NOW,
> whats rusted to the bolt is the center steel piece of the top link 
and
> bottom link. So now when I try to spin the bolt, it just spins the
> steel sleeve inside the rubber...Any ideas on this one or am I 
totally
> screwed here. Thanks all-Dan Benedek #5003




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