Re: 86 5000S Front Struts

[Kiwi <enzeder@home.com>]

I had a pretty easy time using a big pair of slip joint pliers to stop the
rubber bushing absorbing the impacts from the air wrench.  All I have is a
piddly little 1hp compressor and an elcheapo air wrench.
Arryn.



At 12:26 AM 07/09/1998 -0400, four.rings@mcione.com wrote:
>"Golda, David" <DGolda@metropo.mccneb.edu> wrote:
>
>                I wanted to replace the cartridges in my front struts
>this weekend following the Bentley Book etc. etc.  and all I have to
>show for it is a half empty bottle of Tylenol.  Was able to get the
>plastic strut cover off easy enough but only headaches after that.  The
>allen slot at the top of the strut is now stripped out.  Any
>suggestions, info or miracles welcome.  I would like to work on them
>this evening.  HELP ME !!!!!!!!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
>A high torque air impact gun is your only solution.
>And Dave, don't use that 1/4" Allen wrench next time, it's 7mm ;-)
>
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