[s-cars] Front Strut Removal

[Joshua Van Tol]

If the new struts have new cap nuts, why don't you simply cut the old ones
off? You can use an angle grinder to thin down the cap in a couple of
places, then chisel it off, being careful not to bung up the threads on the
strut tubes.

Alternately heat (oxy-acetelyene, propane or Mapp not hot enough) will
work. But as Cody warned, you can really start a conflagration with shock
oil and whatnot, so work fast and have a bucket of water and a fire
extinguisher handy.

Josh


-----Original Message-----
> From: weski at verizon.net
> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 7:00 PM
> To: S-Car-List at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] Front Strut Removal
>
> Patient is a 1995 S6 and I'm struggling with removing the strut cap so I
> can remove the front struts - Bentley says to use the VAG 2069 tool.
> I've read that it can also be done with a large pipe wrench but I've not
> been able to get it to budge.
>
> Any advice on where to pick up or borrow the correct tool or on how to
> get this loosened?  I can't seem to find anyplace on-line that sells the
> 2069 tool anymore - all NLA.  Should I get a 3' pipe for leverage on the
> pipe wrench?  Touch the collar to heat it up?  This weekend is my last
> chance to get the suspension repaired and ready for winter since our
> spare car goes into storage for the winter starting this Friday.
>
> TIA,
>
> Paul
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