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upper strut nut question...



Impact wrench


----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Abatzis <abatzis2@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: upper strut nut question...


> i found that the special socket for an o2 sensor works pretty well.
already
> has the slats cut in the sides so you can grip it with a wrench, then put
an
> allen wrench through the middle. no probs. hth,
> -michael
>
>
> >From: Jason Jones <jnbjones@boulder.net>
> >I am about to undertake my first strut replacement and am worried about
> >being able to remove these nuts.  Is it impossible to do without an
> >impact wrench?  Also, I was thinking it would be safer/easier to get
> >leverage if I were to use the spring compressor with the strut still on
> >the car and then once the nut is loosened remove the strut and proceed.
> >Any issues with this?  I don't have any kind of a vise to secure the
> >strut if I attempt it with the strut removed.  Also, would a shop be
> >inclined to swap the cartridges for me even if I didn't purchase them
> >from them and if so, what would be an appropriate charge?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Jason.
> >
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