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Author:  kiwiinwgtn [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Removing Pot Joints
Hi

What do you guys use to get the pop joints off the box and to loosen off in the car to get the engine out.

I had a pry bar that i used to use but i cannot find it.

Thought i would make up a special tool

Thanks

Kiwiinwgtn
Author:  GT mowog [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:35 pm ]
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Hi Kiwiinwgtn, if you mean Pot Joints, just give them a sharp tap with a hammer and dolly.
Author:  kiwiinwgtn [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:45 pm ]
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yep pot joints

:lol:
Author:  BBY755 [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:59 pm ]
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Quote:
yep pot joints


.......mods must be sleeping already..........
Author:  Morris 1100 [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:10 pm ]
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Tyre lever or a thick screwdriver or a big hammer and a brass drift.
One big hit is better than 10 little hits. :wink:
Author:  mini maxx [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:48 pm ]
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Best way to remove a pot joint is to smoke it down to the roach :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Sorry Mods :wink:
Author:  gafmo [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:55 pm ]
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Roach :lol: :lol: :lol: hmmm :idea: I'm Hungry still...god dam I'v lost the tweezers
Author:  Asphalt [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:02 pm ]
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I've always used a big steel pipe for the pot and gave it a sharp whack on the rear. If it doesn't move: turn it 90° and whack again. Turn it 90°, whack, turn, whack and so on (pipe because it reaches better to the joints end).

I don't like the pry-off method because it may ruine the side covers if the pot joint sits tight (alloy is weaker).

(omg mods gonna hate me :lol: pot, pipe, joint... :lol: )

Cheers,
Jan
Author:  drmini in aust [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:11 pm ]
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I have a 1" A/F Gedore open end spanner, which has had the slot widened with the angle grinder to 1.25", and the front of the jaws sharpened to a taper. It looks like a cold chisel with a big slot in the middle.
1 good whack with a BFH from above or below, and the joint (CV variety) is out.
Author:  64cooper [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:15 pm ]
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Why pop the pot joints if you are taking the motor out. Motor is quite easy to get out simply by releasing the drive shaft from the pot joint. "Easy peasy" as the miniman says.
Author:  kiwiinwgtn [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:24 pm ]
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Its a lot cleaner job if you just pop the joints out of the the box than having to chase the ball bearings after they fall out and disapear like magic.

:lol: :lol:
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