Fwd: Installing front struts...

["Robert F. Dunne" <0004474605@mcimail.com>]

Mike,

I'll be doing the same on my 200T shortly. If you can provide me anything
that's not posted, I would appreciate.

Bob Dunne
'90 200T
'81 Fiat X/19
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Date:     Tue Dec 12, 1995  7:35 pm  EST
Source-Date: Tue, 12 Dec 1995 18:45:28 -0500
From:     Myke456
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TO:     * Robert F. Dunne / MCI ID: 447-4605
Subject:  Installing front struts...
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Source-Msg-Id: <951212184526_52313035@emout05.mail.aol.com>
 

I'd like to get a some opinions on 2 procedures for replacing front strut
inserts on an 87 5kcsTQ.

1) The "manuals" describe the replacement by first removing the entire
strut.
Then r & r the insert and replace.

2) I've received procedures from 2 list members describing strut cartridge
withdrawl and replacement from the strut housing, while the vehicle is on
the
ground, without removing the entire strut assembly.

The second method seems tooooo easy, what's the catch? A mechanic friend
(U.S. cars) claims that without removing the entire strut, the cartridge may
not be installed correctly, cause it should be "pressed in".

This will be my first shot at this, and I want to do it without finding out
things the hard way. Any opinions on the "right" way?

Thanks,
Mike Aiello