 I need help with rear trunk torsion bar, How do I get the bar behind the roller? |
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| Doug Leggins |
 Oct 4 2005, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,358 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Nashville, Indiana Member No.: 261 Region Association: None 
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The teener kicked my ass tonight! I simply wore myself out trying to get the rear trunk torsion bar behind the trunk roller.
I searched for as much info as I cold find before beginning this task. I modified my 12" adjustable wrench as mentioned on other threads on this topic. This tool proved to be a very good lever for pushing the torsion bar back. I could get the torsion bar pushed/twisted back well enough but I could not get it around the hinge roller/pin. I tried several times but could not find a way to get the roller behind the pin on the hinge. I tried to remove the hinge then hold the torsion bar back as far as I could and then reinstall the hinge -This is the task the wore me out! No matter how or what I tried I could not find a way to get the bar behind the roller. Anyone know the secret/technique to get the torsion bar in place? Here is a pic of the wrench with a notch cut out on the end. Attached image(s) 
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| plas76targa |
Oct 5 2005, 06:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 885 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Frederick, MD Member No.: 1,700 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Doug,
To replace a broken plastic roller with an aluminum roller, I used the spark plug wrench out of my 911's tool kit. I'd guess it performed the same function as the 5/16 deep socket described in Herb's procedure. My advantage was the torsion spring was already in place so I didn't have to move it far. That tool easily fits one's hand as well as over the bar. I did have a helper though. I don't envy you trying to pry that thing 90 degrees - as you photo shows. If you can borrow the spark plug tool from anyone local, that might work. Anyone close by to help? Sure looks like you'd need six hands a some divine guidance too! |
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