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What about just wrapping the pin with teflon tape? Have you tried that? I have some harder Teflon tape that has an adhesive side that I'm going to try. Adds .006" or .16mm to the diameter.

Excellent video.

better than factory, what a beauty!

Aware this vid is 3 years old, but the reason it is initially runny is so it is thin enough to run into crevices, such as between panels that are spot welded together, where it will then cure.

Amazing car and amazing video! I'm planning on buying one, but having kids the question of rear seats usability really is bugging me, I can't get a 2 seater... You seem to be one of the few showing actual passengers in the rear seats! Could you please share additional details? How short does anyone sitting in the front be to leave some room for rear passengers? In that case, how tall can they be?

I see you rode there on your Firestorm. Looking good.👍

Brilliant! Earned my sub just from this!

Great vid, getting a 2000 reg bike delivered tomorrow

why dont have for crosswagon?

Great idea cheers Graham

Rick did you sort anything out with rear camber from america

Silicone grease outside of sleeve and inside of bushing only. Torque properly. This is nuts.

@ 6:10 I can absolutely see how "spot on" it is. So...what to take away from this is how precisely your "bush" doesn't fit. If it were a worthy challenge I'd run 12 days of laps to test your PTFE(Teflon tape) against black polyurethane bushings or.....never mind. Who am I kidding? I'm waiting outside LOWE'S to get the jump on PTFE....that's what it's called right? Just wanna buy the right band-aid.

I'll let some in on a well kept secret.....if there's ANY articulation expected use spherical ends. Polyurethane has some give, but it's best for up and down movement. That's the lamest of terminology I can express. Delrin is a far better material, but it requires precision fitment to last and work as intended. It too only allows up and down movement. Any side loading and you're done before the checkered flag mate. Ok....that may be a bit harsh...

And quit buying them in color! BLACK only

How long did the clear coat last? I've just done similar with 2k

You still have to remove and re-grease them periodically, right? Some people say once year, some say every couple years, others say as much as every 5 years....

I no this is an old vid now but you can get a pair of top mounts now quick Google search your golden. Cost me 500 though 😖

You can now get liquid ptfe, I wonder if that would do the same job ?

Where do u buy all your nuts and bolts ? Pls

Could I ask what the dark grey underseal is and how it was applied ? Ta

Brilliant video exactly what I needed👍😊

Problem with those ecu on those engines are location It is fitted on manifold in engine and gets lots pf heat wich is not good My advice is to relocate it to cooler area

Hi Rick. Will the previous set up with eibachs work on highways and good roads? I'm living in Dubai where pot hole is science fiction, and would like to keep the lower look of the car. Actually, plan is to fit Koni sport front/STR rear along with pro-kit. Great video, indeed. Quite educating since I'm planing to the replacement on my own. Thanks !

I cant hear the squeaking over the V8 so it works out well 🤣

I agree, that's the one to buy no doubt. The Sealey tool at the start of the video works but the flare result you are left with is absolute rubbish in comparison.

Thanks Rick. This video is really helpful as I've got to replace coil packs. It no longer seems like an impossible job for an amateur!

Brilliant

You did all that work and then used 1k clear coat. A tin of 2k clear would have given you the pro finish and not peeled after 6 months

Do you need the lacquer or is it just for looks ? Will the polished aluminum corrodes without it ?

Every day you can learn something new, Thanks for that!

V6 is also the one for me, have fun.

Rick gdje da nabavim polietilenske čahure imas li kakvu ideju mozda savjet .poz

An excellent encouraging tutorial that really simplifies a diy job, that I plan to do, many thanks

Beautiful car mashallah

Also don't get why the purple bits were PTFE? I thought the metal pin is the only part that moves ? I may be wrong

You used the black series? I get squeak lol will try your method see how I get on and report back

since when has a body shop repair put clear coat in hot water

you use the same emblem as a spanish car cannel lmao

I’m currently in the market for a series 4 and came across this video. Don’t know anything about them mechanically so trying to learn. As a kid of the 90s this is my favorite of the spiders: simple timeless design but modern and all that Italian romance.

Would a foam brush wrk better?

Rick, that is a great video, I picked some very useful tips and I have to agree it's a far better look than diamond cut.

Has anyone used graphite powder? you can make your own basically sanding a pencil. Graphite is an excellent dry lubricant

I've owned my 2001 Firestorm for 16 years now, had to buy one after borrowing a friend's. The rear shock and fork springs have been upgraded and the engine has had the dreaded automatic cam chain tensioners replaced with manual versions and some fruity Yoshimura rs3 end cans. Love this bike.

Excellent guide. At 8:14 you mention a little overlap of ptfe tape on the stainless insert. I watched a video earlier where a guy in the U.S. gives a similar demonstration. He states no overlap on the stainless insert. I have no good reason to doubt either of you, but can you see it from a viewers point of view? Which option should I go with? I think his concern is that it may bunch up. I would think bunching would be more likely to happen with an exposed edge. I kind of answered my own question there. 😂 The video is titled "How to Fix Polyurethane Bushing Squeak Permanently." The segment starts around the two minute mark.

Nice! Grey color code???

hello, perfect job, Italian beauty

Italian Stallion ;-) +1

Does this method work for the Rear Lower Control Arm Bush and Front Strut Top Mount Bush?

9:43 I think I need to call her