Hi all
Trying to get the top mounts off and they just aren't shifting any ideas?
Trying to get the top mounts off and they just aren't shifting any ideas?
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Top mounts
- Thread starter iOllieSM
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Trying with an impact gun tomorrow. I've honestly never had this much trouble removing a bolt before in my life. Unbelievable how tight it is.
Also it's done this.... Got bored of bending tools, so it killed itself
It's cracked on the left hand side (bit where Allen key goes in centre) driven me mad.
Also it's done this.... Got bored of bending tools, so it killed itself
It's cracked on the left hand side (bit where Allen key goes in centre) driven me mad.
PH2 RS172
sweet lord whats going on with your strut housing? looks like a can openers been round it ?!? impact gun will whizz it off no probs ;-)
loggyboy
ClioSport Club Member
Isnt that just the rubber around the top mount?
It is yeah. It's gone all funny because I've soaked my top mounts in wd40 since last Tuesday to try and loosen it up a bit and they've gone all weird because of the WD. Il just change them to KTR mounts sometime lol.
The idea is you are suppose to put an Allen key in the top to stop the strut from spinning whilst you undo the top mount with a offset ring spanner, that's the theory but reality is just put an impact gun on it and give it death.
Make sure the threads are clean, had a problem once the top mount got seized half way up so had to cut it with an angle grinder...
Make sure the threads are clean, had a problem once the top mount got seized half way up so had to cut it with an angle grinder...
Tried it in the air and on ground, neither made and difference. Really hope the air gun sorts it this evening!
Argh. Not going to my mates tonight now to try again as he's just put it off to tomorrow.. Long. It can't be this difficult to fit springs?! FFs.
Well managed to get them undone with a buzz gun! Finally.....!
Does anybody know the torque settings for the bolts on the bottom of the strut? Or is it okay to just do up as tight as I can?
Does anybody know the torque settings for the bolts on the bottom of the strut? Or is it okay to just do up as tight as I can?
Brilliant cheers mate! Tonight could be the night the springs finally get fitted! Only been in my boot for a week now.... -.-!
172 Cup
Put some copper grease on the thread to make things easier next time you need to undo the nut
If you come cross stubborn bolts in future, I seriously recommend Plus Gas over WD40. Apply plenty on the nut & bolt assembly in question and leave over night - bingo!
They are! Finally!
