Thomas I Perigrin wrote:
>
> Question: While replacing the rear springs on Emma ('72 MGB) I had a
> problem with the nut on one of the two damper connecting links... The nut
> didn't turn - instead, the bolt broke free in the spherical housing of the
> link. I couldn't get the bolt out... So, I ended up removing the springs
> without disconnecting the bottom bracket from the damper link. This was
> NOT fun, but it was do-able.
I never bother trying to undo the bolts on the link with it on the car
when replacing either springs or dampers, I find it much easier to undo
the U-bolts with the axle down, then jack the axle up till the bottom
plate can be eased out of the way.
PaulH.
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