Re: Torsion bar removal and fitting

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxx>]

See message #27527 and following thread.

Can we assume you've found a used torsion bar? (still on the doner
vehicle?) If so, congrats on quick solution. 

I stand by my assertion this is not a project for the novice (yes, I
saw the recent Sun Star post -- laugh laugh). Retainer bracket for
example: if accidentally allowed to rotate it WILL contact the rear
window and T panel with simultaneously disasterous results. People who
do this regularly know several tricks to revive distorted splines,
etc. You've already discovered how heavy a door is (has anyone ever
tried this and forgotten to support the door?). If at all possible, I
recommend services of an experienced T bar adjuster (hey, it's a two
person job anyway).

I watched Dave Swingle closely and understood everything he did to
mine. If you've no choice but to do it yourself, contact me direct and
I'll explain the procedure as I saw it: brobertson(AT)carolina.net.

Good luck.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Paul Salsbury" <paul.salsbury@xxxx> wrote:
> OK so heres a question
> 
> If I need to remove a torsion bar from a car what is the easiest way
to do
> so i.e. relieve the tension.
> 
> And then what is the process to refit i.e. how much turning does the bar
> need once in place.
> 
> The more detail the better
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Paul
> #6463
> 
> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/paul.salsbury/
> 
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