Re: front struts

[Ekke Loo <ekke@ttw.net>]

The reason for putting fluid in is to disapate the heat that builds in the
cartridge.... the best hint i've heard is gear oil 90weight same as your tranny

ek

Chris DeLong wrote:

> Good point but, the antifreeze still has to go through the paint. But, your
> right it probably doesn't matter too much.
>
> >From: "Scott F. Williams" <sfwilliams@worldnet.att.net>
> >To: scirocco list <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> >Subject: Re: front struts
> >Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 22:54:23 -0400
> >
> >I've always filled my struts up with automatic tranny fluid. Antifreeze is
> >hydroscopic (absorbs water), right? If that is correct, then you've still
> >got a
> >potential rust problem.
> >
> >Eh, it probably doesn't matter too much...
> >
> >Chris DeLong wrote:
> >
> > > I disagree with the idea of brake fluid. It deteriorates paint,
> >therefore if
> > > ANY leaks out it could damage your paint, undercoating, strut housing
> >paint
> > > leaving it susceptible to rust from the road. I recommend antifreeze,
> >after
> > > all what is it used for?
> >
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