re: front strut removal, 200q

[Andrei Kogan <abk@phy.duke.edu>]

At 06:39 PM 3/7/99 EST, you wrote:
>Any BTDT ('91 200q20v)?  I've been trying to remove the threaded cap that
>holds the shock in the strut, without success.  I've been using a big set of
>waterpump-style pliers, using a cheater pipe on one arm, even.  I sprayed the
>top part with some penetrating oil as well.  Any suggestions?  Am I on the
>right track?  Is there a better method?  I may go purchase a big pipe wrench
>to see if that works better.
>Thanks, chris miller, windham nh, c1j1miller@aol.com
>
>

A big fat pipe wrench always works on those. Don't deform it while applying
torque.

Andrei