SV650.org - SV650 & Gladius 650 Forum



Thames Valley Rideouts and meets for Thames Valleyers and beyond..

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 15-09-09, 04:10 PM   #1
arcdef
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Any car mechanics....

...or very good DIY mechanics that fancy some beer tokens? My Ford Puma has failed its MOT today on a rear shock, so it needs replacing and due to not having lots of cash need it done cheap! I would attempt it on my own but every time I attempt to do something on my car it fails, so really just need a knowledgeable person to guide me.

Any help would be great!

Ash.
  Reply With Quote
Old 15-09-09, 04:55 PM   #2
aarond
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Any car mechanics....

easy to do mate is it for the shock or the spring? either way its pretty easy altough never done it on a puma say would take bout half an hour jack up car at back both sides high as you can, take off wheels, undo take out the bolts holding the bottom of shocks in both sides probably easiest if dont have air tools might be a bitch.... support the beam as will drop down a bit take try to prevent spring from falling out if they do, mark tem so you know top and bottom not sure if they have top or bottom tho... em undo top shock mount of the one you are taking off and replace with new shock.

spring compressor might help to compress spring down so you can get the shocks bang in or you prob be able to push up( maybe even use the jack) to compress them enough to get the shocks in
  Reply With Quote
Old 16-09-09, 07:26 AM   #3
Stig
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Any car mechanics....

We have our very own 'in house' mechanic.

Speak to Kat...

http://forums.sv650.org/member.php?u=8691
  Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Any car mechanics..... arcdef Guildford Massive 6 17-09-09 07:05 PM
Car mechanics question lukemillar Idle Banter 4 24-05-09 10:04 PM
Any car mechanics out there? flymo Idle Banter 10 01-02-09 01:03 AM
Mechanics? the_lone_wolf Bikes - Talk & Issues 7 02-09-08 03:29 PM
Any car mechanics here? StreetHawk Idle Banter 13 19-08-08 11:42 AM


All times are GMT. The time now is 08:49 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® - Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.