Front strut nut question

[ats at longcoeur.com (Patrick Bureau)]

Yeah what I did here is a picture of the "new tool" in action
http://ats.longcoeur.com/Technotes/shockssprings/PB090570.JPG

1/4" ratchet with extension 

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->-----Original Message-----
->From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org 
->[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Julie Macfarlane
->Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 7:12 AM
->To: eurorocco@hotmail.com; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
->Subject: RE: Front strut nut question
->
->I use an O2 sensor socket, it is available from most auto 
->parts stores.
->It has a slot cut in the side for the O2 wire and will fit 
->the nut nicely. 
->Fit the allen key first the slide the socket over it.
->Have fun!
->
->
->
->Julie Macfarlane
->1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
->"For good health : EAT RICE!"
->Amsterdam NY
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->
->>From: "Dave M" <eurorocco@hotmail.com>
->>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
->>Subject: Front strut nut question
->>Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 08:00:38 -0400
->>
->>Hi everyone, I've just been hanging back reading everything you guys 
->>(and
->>girls) have been saying, but haven't had much to say or ask myself.  
->>But I do have something now.  I just got new springs and 
->shocks/struts 
->>for my '87 16v, and I've got a question about the nut that holds the 
->>insert inside the housing.  The koni yellows I just got came 
->w/ a new 
->>nut thats completely round w/ two holes on top of it.  The 
->instructions 
->>show some kind of tool being used to tighten it.  My 
->question is, do I 
->>need this tool to change my struts or is there another way?  
->I can't see it being very easy without it.
->>  If I need this tool, where can I pick one up?  I can also use any 
->>pointers you guys have on making the change over easier.  Thanks for 
->>all the help in advance.
->>
->>Dave M.
->>
->>'87 16v scirocco
->>'97 gti vr6
->>
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