help with fastback removeal front beam?

andycoco · Post by **andycoco** » 12th August 2007 - 8:57pm

hi having just bought this fastback ive decided to do a winter resto and decided to remove the front beam tho at the moment the wheels are off(new tyres been fitted)and ive got the front on 2 x axle stands on the front beam..i want to remove the front beam how do i do this ,what bolts etc(new to this)and where then do i put the axle stands when taking beam off any help and advice thanks

Post by **Editor** » 13th August 2007 - 9:55pm

The frame horns are good for support.

I think it's remove the 2 top bolts into the body, the steering arm and the axle clamps (6 bolts). There are various spacers etc which need keeping a record of! Brake hoses/pipes need separating too.

You have got a manual of some sort, I hope! Lots of good advice hidden in those.

andycoco · Post by **andycoco** » 21st August 2007 - 8:21pm

hi stuck on the 6 axle bolts any pics of this as dont show in manual thanks

Post by **Editor** » 21st August 2007 - 10:15pm

There are three on each axle clamp - two from the front into the top and middle, then one from the back on the bottom.

M10, so 15mm heads.

Make sure you know where the rubber bits go!

andycoco · Post by **andycoco** » 23rd August 2007 - 8:58pm

hi thanks ed ive managed to nearly get beam off,just catching on steering damper as its all free ill carry on tomorrow as a bit dark down

andycoco · Post by **andycoco** » 25th August 2007 - 5:50pm

now off ..dint mention in book about steering coupling,awkward 2 13 mm bolts,