Suspension HELP AGAIN

[amalventano@sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

konis dont come with new caps...
Al

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jason Adams" <roclist@accessconsulting.ca>
To: <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>; "Cory Langford" <corylang@dccnet.com>
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 11:59 AM
Subject: Re: Suspension HELP AGAIN


> This is from a post a week or so ago......
> 
> I believe the new inserts will come with a new screw-on end cap.  Place the
> old strut assembly in a vise, cut the old collar (screw-on end cap) with a
> dremmel cutting disk (you'll notice when you get through the threads of the
> collar, dont go too deep or you'll cut through the strut assembly), sqiurt
> some penetrating oil in there and using a cold chisel and hammer unscrew the
> collar from the strut assembly. Propane will help also just be carefull not
> to ignite the penetrating oil too much...
> 
> this method will remove the most stubborn collars...  you may need to cut a
> coulpe of release cuts in the old collar...
> 
> I don't know if anyone mentioned this but you should pour some hydraulic oil
> in the strut assembly prior to inserting the replacement strut, how much? ,
> I don't know but enough so that when the new strut goes in the oil spills
> out, why you ask? to inhibit corrosion inside there and aid in heat transfer
> from the insert (the insert will release heat upon operation, and the
> surrounding oil will dissipate the heat quicker)
> 
> 
> Jason Adams
> Fahrvergnugen Forever! ;)
> 84 rocco 16v
> 93 320i
> 98 Z71
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cory Langford" <corylang@dccnet.com>
> To: <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 1:13 PM
> Subject: Suspension HELP AGAIN
> 
> -snip-
> 
> > I managed to get the nuts off the strut bearings, and the springs off. I
> > CAN NOT get the damned caps off to pull the strut carts out.  I have taken
> > the ones with the screwed up spring perches apart no problem.  I have a
> > second set of blown struts sitting here and I wanted to install the carts
> > into them.  HOW can I get these caps off.  They seem to be rusted on
> solid.
> >
> >
> > Also, I have heard you should put oil down inside the hosing before
> > installing the new carts.  What type?  Just plain engine oil?
> >
> 
> -snip-
> 
> > Cory Langford
> 
> 
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