Have a Y reg 82 Capri 2.8i nearing restored running state and having problems with replacing suspension bushes. Attempting to remove bolts at front of leaf springs and finding they turn but cannot be removed by any means so far tried!!! Think bolt may be seized into tube through bush. The nuts have been removed but although turning, the bolt heads cannot be raised enough even to get a pry bar under, nor is there access to hammer from other end due to the sill being in the way. Any help greatly appreciated as getting v. frustrated!!

Cheers! Tabby

 

Been there done that. Pain in the arse aren't they.

There's just room to run a drill bit sideways throught the bolt each side of the leaf spring. Drill through the biggest you can get in there - undo the back of the sping, remove the U bolts from the axle, then wedge the back of the spring over to one side a bit to give yourself more clearance. Then finish off the bolt with a hacksaw blade - the bigger the hole you've drilled, the less sawing. New bolts and plenty of copperslip - job done.

Unless you're lucky, this also happens to the lower damper mounts (though usually only on 2.8s in my experience).

 

Thanks very much mate, will give that a go!!

 

Exactly what i had to do about 12 years ago
I can still rember the grief like it was yesterday