Aussie Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'm wondering how to fit the long torsion bar rubber sleeve (the one between the wheel station and the torsion bar adjuster). It obviously needs to be stretched over the serrated end but it is quite a stretch and I'm not sure if there is an easy way so I'm hoping someone has done lots of these and can give me a few pointers. In particular, should I heat/boil it first; or plaster vaseline on the shaft and pull it on with multi grips; or somehow pre stretch it; or..? (Interestingly, I can't see that this sleeve is actually doing much, since that section of the torsion bar is isolated from the oily bits, however I'm keen to put it on regardless). Thanks James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadawg Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'm wondering how to fit the long torsion bar rubber sleeve (the one between the wheel station and the torsion bar adjuster). It obviously needs to be stretched over the serrated end but it is quite a stretch and I'm not sure if there is an easy way so I'm hoping someone has done lots of these and can give me a few pointers. In particular, should I heat/boil it first; or plaster vaseline on the shaft and pull it on with multi grips; or somehow pre stretch it; or..? [ATTACH=CONFIG]103195[/ATTACH] (Interestingly, I can't see that this sleeve is actually doing much, since that section of the torsion bar is isolated from the oily bits, however I'm keen to put it on regardless). Thanks James No idea, but I'm sure Matt, Richard F. and Terry are going to help you. They are very knowledgeable with all things Saracen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'm wondering how to fit the long torsion bar rubber sleeve (the one between the wheel station and the torsion bar adjuster). It obviously needs to be stretched over the serrated end but it is quite a stretch and I'm not sure if there is an easy way so I'm hoping someone has done lots of these and can give me a few pointers. In particular, should I heat/boil it first; or plaster vaseline on the shaft and pull it on with multi grips; or somehow pre stretch it; or..? (Interestingly, I can't see that this sleeve is actually doing much, since that section of the torsion bar is isolated from the oily bits, however I'm keen to put it on regardless). Thanks James James, I did 2 of the sleeves a few years ago on my Saladin. The sleeve protects the torsion bar from corosion. The two photos should be self explanatory. Pleanty of red rubber grease will also help. Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Excellent! Thanks Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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