 What tool do you use to tighten front strut insert nut? Oops move me to Garage., I have heard that when they back off a bit it can cause a bang |
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| wndsnd |
 May 8 2014, 07:45 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat....  Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States   |
I am trying to hunt down a front end noise, a metallic sounding bang over bumps front right.
My suspicions are A). Sway bar drop links B) sway bar hitting tank C) strut nut. Normal tests seem fine, checking ball joint and tie rod ends. John |
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| ClayPerrine |
May 11 2014, 11:03 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,313 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
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From recent experience:
Both our 914s had an issue with the top nut on the strut housing unscrewing. THe Koni adjustable shocks ended up floating around and causing camber changes and loud clunks over bumps. Funny part about it was that it was the left shock on both cars. The Koni strut nuts have two holes in the collar. I used the 911 fan wrench to tighten them, and it seems to work fine. I can't figure out why the backed out. Betty's was in there for 2 years, and mine for 5 years. I put a locktite on the threads when I put them back. Still don't know why..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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wndsnd What tool do you use to tighten front strut insert nut? Oops move me to Garage. May 8 2014, 07:45 PM
mskala I have some kind of old plumbing wrench that's... May 8 2014, 08:53 PM tommy914 The tool I use.
May 8 2014, 09:07 PM messix cheap ass harbor freight pipe wrench May 8 2014, 09:30 PM r_towle Pipe wrench or the proper strut wrench.
Motorcycl... May 9 2014, 05:22 AM Krieger Check the three allen head bolts that hold the str... May 9 2014, 08:07 AM Elliot Cannon It could be your shock is shot allowing it to bott... May 9 2014, 07:09 PM r_towle I am shocked you had a shot shock... May 10 2014, 10:54 AM r_towle Do you have a front anti sway bar?
If so, what typ... May 10 2014, 10:57 AM
wndsnd
Do you have a front anti sway bar?
If so, what ty... May 11 2014, 12:03 PM Racer Chris I inspected the front end when John stopped here f... May 10 2014, 11:58 AM wndsnd Thanks everyone, those housing nuts seem to be the... May 11 2014, 12:02 PM wndsnd Can I do these by dropping from the top without ta... May 11 2014, 12:07 PM Racer Chris
Can I do these by dropping from the top without t... May 11 2014, 01:48 PM r_towle Jack up one side of the car, or both..no differenc... May 11 2014, 03:52 PM struckn
Jack up one side of the car, or both..no differen... May 11 2014, 06:56 PM wndsnd Yes I have the Bilsteins.
Thanks for the narrativ... May 11 2014, 04:12 PM r_towle Then be careful.... May 11 2014, 04:14 PM r_towle It's not terrible, just a lot of pressure to h... May 11 2014, 04:15 PM worn
I am trying to hunt down a front end noise, a met... May 11 2014, 09:47 PM wndsnd Took the front suspension down today. Removed str... May 17 2014, 12:26 PM |
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