[V8] front shock insert replacement question

[Daniel Hussey]

Nope...  I did this too.  On both my S4 and S6.  It supposedly encapsulates
the strut tube and also prevents corrosion.  I actually got the suggestion
from a guy who does work on lots of Volkswagens and Audis.

I don't know if it's really neccessary, but I don't see how it could hurt
anything either.

Later,
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Arman" <armanmik at earthlink.net>
To: <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 1:24 PM
Subject: [V8] front shock insert replacement question


>
> A few years back when I replaced the shock inserts in my 5K (now Cody's
> 5K), I seem to recall something about pouring 250ccs (?) of motor oil down
> into each strut tube before installing the new inserts.
>
> I can't check this - Cody also got the Bentley and the Haynes books.
>
> I'm doing the V8 this weekend - Am I hallucinating, or do I need to do
> this, and if I do, is 250cc the correct amount per side? (No, I am NOT
> going to ask if dino or synth is preferred - or if I should add MMO or
STP,
> and how much - it is getting whatever I have on the shelf, which is
> probably 20-50 Castrol GTX.)
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Mike Arman
> 86 5KS, 86 5KTQ, tons of parts, all down with Cody Forbes now in Delray
> 90 V8Q - it isn't just a car, it's an ADVENTURE!
>
>
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