RE: 4kq Strut Lock

[John Lajza <JLAJZAIII@compuserve.com>]

Hi Matthew,
Sounds like you have a broken spring.
I have Boge turbo gases on my car, I like them.  I got them from Blau.
Let me know if you need contact info.

Best Regards,
John


-----Original Message-----
From:   "Matthew Brenengen" 
Sent:   Sunday, December 20, 1998 4:57 PM
To:     INTERNET:quattro@coimbra.ans.net
Subject:        4kq Strut Lock


It is all I can do to keep myself from torching my new 4kq!

Yesterday, the last job was complete with the installation of new temp 
sender.  Later that day, the transmission and/or center bearing started 
to howl.  Now, this morning, one one side in the front, the suspension 
has compressed and will not uncompress.

I knew it had problems, as when I would do the "bounce test", that side 
would not bounce back up very quickly -- but it would come up slowly.  
It doesn't now.

I assume replacing the front struts will cure the problem (please don't 
say it won't).  After reading the archives (673 hits) I think I have 
settled on Boge Turbogas.  I want good control without being too harsh.

But where the heck can I buy them?  There does not seem to be much on 
the 'net?  Also, if there is a better choice now (I only got to early 
'97 in the archives) please let me know.

Thanks
Matthew Brenengen
'87 4kq - 86,000m


p.s. Any MINNESOTA q'ers use KAR of MIN, Inc.?  How are they?  Any other 
suggestions for Q-mechanic in or near St. Paul?



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