sorry.. ATTN Etrick/VW tech bulletin

[Shannon Fenton <sfenton@telegroup.com>]

fuck.....It wouldn't be a day without me doing some customary stupidity post.
Sorry everyone. TGIF!



Thank You for Your Time,
        Shannon Fenton
            Ext. 2712
            sfenton@telegroup.com



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Date: 10/2/98 7:14 PM
To: Fenton, Shannon
From: Honnold, Brian

I knew that,  if I don't get at least one good "Shannon Humor" attempt in per
day i just don't feel right.

did you read that thing though???  It has to be aimed at the A3's as the A1 and
A2 don't have a removable upper strut cap.

Brian Honnold
'78 Rocco Ragtop

On Friday, October 02, 1998 5:01 PM, Shannon Fenton [SMTP:sfenton@telegroup.com]
 wrote:
> Its a VW original tech bulletin...so if they dont know what theyre doing were
all fucked......
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> Thank You for Your Time,
>         Shannon Fenton
>             Ext. 2712
>             sfenton@telegroup.com
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> Date: 10/2/98 6:43 PM
> To: Fenton, Shannon
> From: Honnold, Brian
> 
> Pardon my ignorance.  
> What the fuck is that about?????
> 
> I thought that the upper strut bearing was one piece and couldn't be
dissasembled???
> 
> Beer time
> 
> Brian Honnold
> '78 Rocco Ragtop
> 
> On Friday, October 02, 1998 3:54 PM, Shannon Fenton
[SMTP:sfenton@telegroup.com] wrote:
> > Could you please post this on Scircco.org for the how to section?
> > > > > Customers may complain of a dull clunking noise, from the front end
when
> > driving slowly over small dips and rises such
> >              as driveway apron. This could be caused by greater than normal
> > free play in the upper strut bearings.
> >              1. With the vehicle resting on the ground, remove upper strut
cap.
> >              2. Make sure slotted nut is fully torqued to 40 Nm (30
ft.lbs.),
> > using special tool VW524. Also clean any dirt and torque seal
> >              paint residue from bearing surface under strut cap.
> >              3. Thoroughly lubricate rubber shim, p/n 191 881 493, and
install
> > so it fits around the slotted nut and rests on the bearing
> >              surface. Use a high quality Teflon or silicone based grease
which
> > will not wash out easily.
> >              4. Install a new bearing cap, p/n 0 412 319B. This has a
padded
> > rubber insulator ring instead of plastic. Be sure to use
> >              special tool 3078 in conjunction with a 7mm Allen rench when
> > reinstalling the bearing cap to prevent the slotted nut from
> >              backing off during the tightening procedure. This would create
> > unwanted play and negate the effectiveness of this repair.
> >              Torque nut to 60Nm (44 ft.lbs.). The original plastic dust
covers
> > do not fit on these bearing caps and should be discarded. >             
This technical service bulletin is brought to you by
> >              Genuine Volkswagen Parts
> > > > > > > > > Thank You for Your Time,
> >         Shannon Fenton
> >             Ext. 2712
> >             sfenton@telegroup.com
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