removal - rear sway bar '77 911

[BC Li]

Hi All:

Noob to the forums.  Incredible amount of info here.  

In the midst of an engine drop for my new to me 911.  Peppy 2.7l but leaks everywhere.  Have to pull out the rear sway bar, but it's the kind which is in a ball/socket type, not the bolt (see pic).  I have searched and found Wayne's 'method', as well as some others, which just don't seem to work to get the sway bar off.  Any suggestions?  Thanks very much!

Best,

Bert 

 

 

[JFP in PA]

That ball and socket end link is a press in item:

 

 

Porsche stopped using this design in 1977 because it is such a pain to seal with and move to a more "wrench friendly" mounting system in 1978, which is a simple bolt in swap for your car.

[BC Li]

11 minutes ago, JFP in PA said:

That ball and socket end link is a press in item:

 

 

Porsche stopped using this design in 1977 because it is such a pain to seal with and move to a more "wrench friendly" mounting system in 1978, which is a simple bolt in swap for your car.

Thanks JFP!  I did see that, but still need to remove it - any thoughts on that?  (Love the Feynman quote as someone who spent time at Tech in Pasadena).

[JFP in PA]

Just now, BC Li said:

Thanks JFP!  I did see that, but still need to remove it - any thoughts on that?  (Love the Feynman quote as someone who spent time at Tech in Pasadena).

 

That is not going to be easy, most people use a torch to heat the aluminum section where the tapered pin inserts, then wack it out with a hammer when the aluminum is hot.  Unfortunately, that often snaps off the tapered pin or destroys the bar link itself, which is the reason it is common to see 74-77 911's with no rear sway bars.

[BC Li]

4 minutes ago, JFP in PA said:

 

That is not going to be easy, most people use a torch to heat the aluminum section where the tapered pin inserts, then wack it out with a hammer when the aluminum is hot.  Unfortunately, that often snaps off the tapered pin or destroys the bar link itself, which is the reason it is common to see 74-77 911's with no rear sway bars.

Ok; thanks - didn't count on that when deciding to drop the engine.  Might have to come up with something creative one way or the other.  Thanks again!

[JFP in PA]

1 minute ago, BC Li said:

Ok; thanks - didn't count on that when deciding to drop the engine.  Might have to come up with something creative one way or the other.  Thanks again!

 A lot of people and shops simply update the cars to the later setup, which is totally bolt in, or update to aftermarket bars and mounts that are adjustable for better handling.

[BC Li]

9 minutes ago, JFP in PA said:

 A lot of people and shops simply update the cars to the later setup, which is totally bolt in, or update to aftermarket bars and mounts that are adjustable for better handling.

Thanks JFP.  I'll look into the bolt in swap.