High rear on Fulvia

[Neil]

Removing the rear springs is alot easier than removing the front! Once the axle and associated bits (brakes etc) are off, I used a length of steel bar and a long reach G clamp to compress the spring enough to easily remove the bolts:

http://geocities.com/neil.cundy@btinter ... rget3.html

I restored the springs by separating and cleaning each leaf, reassembling with graphite grease and the interleaves (mine were ok so I didn't have to search around for replacements), then when assembled again I degreased the outside of the complete spring I painted them with etch primer and then coach paint (it has a degree of flexibility which should ensure it does not crack).

Along the way I checked the free camber against the values in the book, once when I took them off and again when re-assembled. You may or may not decide to replace the bushes, I did.

Huib has already covered setting the springs up on re-installation. As to the interleaves I would check the condition first. I do not know what they are made of, but I wouldn't imagine that it is anything special. If you can find someone who provides truck springs (most are still semi-elliptic) they can probably help.

[Ralph de Masi]

"Then I load women or cilinder blocks in the boot till the sping is at its position."

That has to be the best instruction I've seen on this site! I must try that one with my wife; "Honey since I can't find any dumbweights would you and perhaps your sister both stand in the trunk (boot) of the car?

I'll let you know how that goes.

By the way all kidding aside there are straps which hold the leaves together front and back. I think they are welded closed so when I re-did my spring leaves I welded them closed again. If you do not have a welder you might want to think about alternative means.

[Phil Laing]

Thanks Everyone!. I will attempt these procedures sometime after Christmas

[Phil Laing]

Thanks Everyone!. I will attempt these procedures sometime after Christmas

[Phil Laing]

Thanks Everyone!. I will attempt these procedures sometime after Christmas

[Neil]

They are just folded over and then back on themselves.

[Ralph de Masi]

Then mine must have broken which is why I welded them. It was a while ago

[Huib Geurink]

Well, all the ladies in the area think I am totally harmless and totally crazy. They fight for a place in the boot (trunk).

[Shaun Pond]

Good luck!
And please post pictures of the ladies-in-the-trunk step.

[Johnny48]

you fold over ladies & then bend them back on themselves ? hm..? ...I didn't see that 1 in the kama sutra