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Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 07:54:34 -0700 From: Sean Funk <sfunk@ipns.com> Subject: Re: idler bushing noiseAt 12:22 AM 5/2/00 -0800, Jason K Gray wrote: >Recently, my 510 has developed a creaking noise whenever i turn the steering >wheel sharply. I traced the noise to the rubber bushing of the steering >idler on the passenger side. Sounds like the sound of "shearing rubber", >sort of a crackeling noise, very annoying. Can I just disassembloe an lube >the stock rubber bushing? How difficult is it to replace the idler bushing? >Is there a stock replaement or should I go aftermarket and get delrin or >urethane, what is available? I use TMC's Urethane idler kit. The installation was simple. Burn the old bushing out, slide the new bushing in. I would make sure everything is greased and moves soothly, as mine was fairly rusty. Works like a dream, and when I DID have a chance to drive my car, steering input had smooth results.. steering wheel seems to track a lot better. But then again, I did replace more than a couple things at one time. I think my kit was around $20.. from TMC. Sean Funk Newberg, OR 1 x 1972 Datsun 510 1 x 1992 Chevy Pimpmobile Stay cheap, stay reliable, stay friendly, stay Datsun. True, true. ---------- This message comes to you from the Datsun 510 mailing list. List rules and instructions are available at: http://bluebirds.datsun510.com/bluebirds/listcharter Authors retain implicit copyright to their material. Obtain permission from the author before redistributing messages.