Julie's 16v update

[rick@brubakerbox.com (Rick Alexander)]

That "1/2 cup" of oil in the tubes was probably intentionally put in there.
It's a good idea to prevent rust which will "rust weld" the cartridges into
the tubes with time. As you know, my last strut change required a new tube
as I could not get one of them out.

I hope everything else is going well for you.

Rick Alexander
http://www.brubakerbox.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Julie Macfarlane" <juliemac57@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 11:45 PM
Subject: Julie's 16v update


> What a day.... I tried to remove the down pipe and had to remove the
> manifold as well just to get to the frozen nuts. They had to be ground
then
> cut to remove them.Manifold back in place I await the manifold/down pipe
> gasket from the parts store...
> I went (while waiting for parts) to replace the springs and stuts from the
> rear. S**T... The first bolt was rust welded in place. Heat, Kroil,
grinder,
> sawsall and 3 hours later. Removed. Replace ment was easy, but required
> ANOTHER trip to the parts store. The other side came out easily.
> The fronts you ask?I poured out 1/2 a cup of oil from each, cleaned and
> replaced the strut and springs. I found the fronts easier to do then the
> rear!
> Tomorrow the downpipe and head light wiring. Almost ready for the first
run
> on the street.
> there are a few people I want to thank. Daun, Brian, Rick, Ben and Ron.
With
> your help and parts, I WILL make hondas tremble and hide in their
> garages.....
>
> Julie
>
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