Tuscan diff bushes

[Let off some steam Bennett]

My tuscan has been in for a service at powers. They tell me it needs the diff bushes doing. Has anybody replaced there own bushes,or is it a pig of a job

[Steve_D]

Diffs are bloody heavy and awkward = A pig of a job to do.
Would not want to do the job without a ramp/lift.

Steve

[dvs_dave]

Notoriously difficult and hard work job (particularly the top bush). Pay someone else to do it.

[Moose v8]

Well, I can't comment on a Tuscan but just done diff bushes on a pre cat Griff it's not a nice job but can be done at home with a decent tool kit workshop fitting poly bushes makes the job easier. The joys of Tvr ownership repairing is part of the fun? I might change my mind removing manifolds ready for Clive ford's upgrade let the fun begin

[TVR Tommy]

Horrible job to get the originals out. Access is not good and the design of the chassis makes getting an extractor on nearly impossible. Mine was a real fight I tried everything. In the end I hole sawed the centre out, then cut the sleeve being carful of the chassis then beat out the weakened sleeve.

I'd take a clutch change over a bush change any day

[Let off some steam Bennett]

Thanks for all your help

[Steve_D]

dvs_dave said:

...................... Pay someone else to do it.

Slightly relieved to see the OP lives a fair way away from our workshop.
Not a shirker ...but.

Steve