Offside and nearside front wheel arch removal

Another wheel arch unpicked and side outer sill started. Inner sill looks good although the outrigger and the bottom of the b-pillar not looking great. Hey Ho now for further investigation on the front inner valance and more rust removal.

Before and After

A collection of photos for my Type 2 comparing pre and post resto.

Its worth all the effort.............in / for the long run!!

VW Type 2 Ball Joint Removal

I had started to notice a knocking at the front end especially over heavy bumps, then she developed a really bad squeaking sound also, so i decided that it was time to check the front beam ball joints.
So with the use of my brothers fantastic facilities I started work on the removal.

The first video shows the excessive play in the worst ball joint - this amount of play is notice able by just slowly jacking the wheel up using a lever bar or a jack. Dangerous and impossible to set your tracking, alignment or steering box in this state.
The second video shows the 8 to 12 tons of pressure required to force them out. Best quality ball joints used to replace the old ones pressed back home using the same press.

So with the right friends, the right tools and the right parts all this was done in around 3 hours.
So good to see the belly on the ramps its just a shame I did not do this when she was immaculately clean  a true OCD VW moment.

Offside front wheel arch removal