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| Spoke |
 Oct 29 2011, 12:55 PM
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Jerry  Group: Members Posts: 7,270 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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I'm disassembling the '72 911 front uprights for cleaning, new rotors, etc., before installing on my 914.
I went to pull the strut out of the upright and it appears the upright is the outer part of the strut. The upright is filled with oil. Were the early shocks not self-contained like the ones today? Can I replace the lost oil (about 1 teaspoon worth)? What kind of oil? The shock has very good resistance and doesn't seem worn. Attached image(s)  
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| Eric_Shea |
Oct 30 2011, 10:32 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,304 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
I've never seen the Boge's that come like that LOL.
Seriously, I can shoot some pics of he Koni's I have on the shelf if it interests anyone. Same principle, they come in the factory Koni equipped struts. I agree with the seal thing as well. It's out, it's a wear item. I'd drop a few Ben's and have them fixed or... That said, I like the Boges. they last long and give a great firm ride. I think they are often lost in the Koni/Bilstein wars. |
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Spoke '72 911 Front Strut Question Oct 29 2011, 12:55 PM
Harpo I just posted the same question. My carrera strut... Oct 29 2011, 06:34 PM okieflyr I think Koni advises to add a small amount of eith... Oct 29 2011, 06:46 PM Eric_Shea Those are the original inserts. Do not add anti f... Oct 29 2011, 07:54 PM 914Bryan One more Sam Adams will bring out the answer!... Oct 29 2011, 08:27 PM ArtechnikA I've never seen a Koni that used the strut tub... Oct 30 2011, 05:10 AM
914Sixer Look at the bottom end of the strut tube. Some of... Oct 30 2011, 06:26 PM |
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