Front strut nut question

[jdbubb at ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

Uh....he's not talking about that nut.
He's asking about the big-assed nut that holds the insert into the strut housing.
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Bureau" <ats@longcoeur.com>
To: "'Julie Macfarlane'" <juliemac57@hotmail.com>; <eurorocco@hotmail.com>;
<scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 8:34 AM
Subject: RE: Front strut nut question


> 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
>
> -
> ATS - Patrick Bureau - http://ats.longcoeur.com -
> A1 eBay Sales: http://tinyurl.com/22e5b
>
>
> ->-----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
> ->
> ->
> ->
> ->
> ->
> ->>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
> ->>
> ->>_________________________________________________________________
> ->>Check out MSN PC Safety & Security to help ensure your PC is
> ->protected
> ->>and safe. http://specials.msn.com/msn/security.asp
> ->>
> ->>
> ->>_______________________________________________
> ->>Scirocco-l mailing list
> ->>Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> ->>http://neubayern.net/mailman/listinfo/scirocco-l
> ->
> ->_________________________________________________________________
> ->Free up your inbox with MSN Hotmail Extra Storage! Multiple
> ->plans available.
> ->http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=hotmail/es2&ST=1/go/o
> ->nm00200362ave/direct/01/
> ->
> ->
> ->_______________________________________________
> ->Scirocco-l mailing list
> ->Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> ->http://neubayern.net/mailman/listinfo/scirocco-l
> ->
> ->
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Scirocco-l mailing list
> Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> http://neubayern.net/mailman/listinfo/scirocco-l