I installed the Delrin bushing when I did the job on my car and I did use just a little bit of common grease to make installation a bit easier. I didn't have any trouble with installation at all. I took a couple 1/2" drive extensions and turned it into a long one and took a properly sized socket and attached it to the other end. Then I took a single jack and gave it a few solid hits until it snapped very distinctly in place. And that was that.
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Alex Abdalla
6575
Late 1981, Grey 5-speed, 75k miles. Built 11/11/81
A stock-look with modern, reliable technology.
A full restoration with step-by-step "what I did" is in progress at www.delorean6575revisited.blogspot.com
Alex Abdalla
6575
Late 1981, Grey 5-speed, 75k miles. Built 11/11/81
A stock-look with modern, reliable technology.
A full restoration with step-by-step "what I did" is in progress at www.delorean6575revisited.blogspot.com
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,576
My VIN: 10757 1st place Concourse 1998
Location: West Sayville, N.Y.
Posts: 1,350
My VIN: 005058 000927
Club(s): (AZ-D) (DMA) (DOA) (DCUK)
I wanted to let everyone know that we recently switched from delrin to teflon as the base material for our steering bulkhead bushings. Delrin is strong and longlasting but it is very stiff and transmits more road vibration than the stock bushing. Teflon is a bit softer therefore transmitting less vibration and is much more "self-lubricating" than delrin so the service life should be even longer. Teflon is well known for its longwearing/self-lubricating properties. Thats why it's used in nonstick pots and pans. I like these bushings much better than the old delrin version though both are longlasting compared to stock and the "other" referenced version. Our bushing also has a pronounced rib that holds it in position better than some others I've encountered. I'll stop short of saying I'm excited about this as how exciting can a new bushing really be but I'm always trying to improve our products and think I "nailed" it this time. OK I'm going back to work now....just my two cents!
Rob Grady
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 169
My VIN: 3589
I replaced my steering bushing about 2 years ago with a "White Plastic" one. Harder then hell to get in, but the original one came out in pieces....
Fixed the extremely loose steering column instantly.... but...
Is that the Delron one or????
tia,
Doogie
Location: West Sayville, N.Y.
Posts: 1,350
My VIN: 005058 000927
Club(s): (AZ-D) (DMA) (DOA) (DCUK)