Knocking Noise From Front Suspension
1 Dec 2008the aftermarket inserts are different to factory ones hence why there is oil in them from the factory. ive never felt a strut that had overheated. no idea where u pull that from. the aftermarket inser…
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the aftermarket inserts are different to factory ones hence why there is oil in them from the factory. ive never felt a strut that had overheated. no idea where u pull that from. the aftermarket inser…
you put new oil in with the new strut. how does that mean its leaking. it only needs bout 100ml or so to take up the space
Quote: Originally Posted by theVLguy wtf, u dont fill the strut up with oil to fill the space, if your insert ever moves you never did it tight enough. i use big 600mm stilsens to tighten mine if y…
it just takes up the space that the insert doesnt fill. the insert in some circumstances can move a bit and give a knocking sound. that bit of oil just stops it. any oil is good
put enough oil in so it comes up about 3/4 of the new strut
did u put a bit of oil back in the strut when u replaced the insert. also dont be sure they are done up tight by looking at the thread as thats not gonna come close. you really gotts swing off them wi…
nope
you will struggle to find a seal kit at a parts place because no mechanic has the expensive and special tools to do up racks. only steering places have the gear to do that sorta stuff. a reco exchange…
dont throw the tensioner spring away. what a stupind ****ing thing to suggest. its there for a reason
wow im so excited for you
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