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03-09-2005, 11:35 PM
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Hello chaps 
I need to replace front passenger shock on the S2. I'm stuck trying to undo the top strut nut
Looks like when i fitted the chrome strut tops i did the nut up too tight 
I've spent the afternoon trying to undo it, deep ring spanner in one hand, allen key in the strut top in the other hand, fooker wont budge
I've soaked it in WD now so will try in the morning but doubt it will budge, what u suggest? Don't fancy getting the blow torch out on it being near the fuel filter, battery and brake resi
oh and burning my nice shiny strut top
Any suggestions?
I need to replace front passenger shock on the S2. I'm stuck trying to undo the top strut nut
Looks like when i fitted the chrome strut tops i did the nut up too tight I've spent the afternoon trying to undo it, deep ring spanner in one hand, allen key in the strut top in the other hand, fooker wont budge
I've soaked it in WD now so will try in the morning but doubt it will budge, what u suggest? Don't fancy getting the blow torch out on it being near the fuel filter, battery and brake resi
oh and burning my nice shiny strut top Any suggestions?
04-09-2005, 07:12 AM
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just go into a local tyre place and ask them to just wizz them off with the windy gun and just hand tighten them down till u get home, a common problem
i brought a 12v impact wrench in the end for mine, only a tenner, gets them off straight away
i brought a 12v impact wrench in the end for mine, only a tenner, gets them off straight away
04-09-2005, 11:57 AM
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Cheers lads, yup, that's what I need. If they are a tenner, a worth while investment
Where can i purchase such an item, Local motor factors type place? Halfrauds?
Oh and Paul....Dave told me all the fun you had trying to get yours removed from the S1
Where can i purchase such an item, Local motor factors type place? Halfrauds?
Oh and Paul....Dave told me all the fun you had trying to get yours removed from the S1
04-09-2005, 08:40 PM
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Don't look like halfords do them....well have a look in the motor factors place tomorrow, otherwise, tool shop maybe? 
Grimme, where u get ur's from?
Grimme, where u get ur's from?
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Cheers Tony, did actually see that yesterday Wil have a look on my lunch tomorrow in the local places, failing that see if machine mart deliver, need an engine stand anyway so may take a trip there if not
Wil have a look on my lunch tomorrow in the local places, failing that see if machine mart deliver, need an engine stand anyway so may take a trip there if not
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04-09-2005, 10:37 PM
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i got mine from a place called makro, dont know if you heard of it in your places of habitat
was 30 quid down to a tenner for a week
mine is the callenge one, on one of the links above
not bad for a tenner and didnt think it would work, but performed well
was 30 quid down to a tenner for a week
mine is the callenge one, on one of the links above
not bad for a tenner and didnt think it would work, but performed well
05-09-2005, 06:25 AM
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OK, cheers mate. 
I've heard of them, looked them up see they are in Norwich and Ipswich....
I'll likely order from machine mart, will see.
Cheers again all
I've heard of them, looked them up see they are in Norwich and Ipswich.... I'll likely order from machine mart, will see.
Cheers again all
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