Bilstein install help please

[scirocco_88_16v@hotmail.com (Brian Wagner)]

The only time I've seen this is when the strut carrier is bent ever so
slightly. Go to the yard and pick up another one IMHO.

Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Alexander" <rick@brubakerbox.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 6:21 PM
Subject: Bilstein install help please


> I'm refreshing the front of Rolling Roc ('87 16v). I'm installing Bilstein
> sport inserts and a 22mm sway bar. I've done this many times but I've
never
> had a strut cartridge refuse to come out of the carrier. The retaining nut
> is off. I've re-installed the spring in hopes that it will pull the insert
> out but no dice. I don't want to hit it much more for fear of bending the
> strut housing. I don't want to put heat on it for the obvious reasons. Do
> any of you have another trick to get the strut out?
>
> Rick Alexander
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