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willy
 Post subject: Shock Absorbers
PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2005 9:14 pm 
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Ok so my fronts *might* need replacing.
What are some signs of rooted shock absorbers?
I reckon that the fronts are the original ones, too :shock:

I had a nosey under there and it just appears to be two nylock nuts that hold the shocker in - one top, one bottom.

Any advice on prices/brands etc. is very helpful.

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PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2005 9:17 pm 
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KONI's... bout $300 for a pair 8) theyre good
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Easy....While you car is parked......
Give your front gaurd a good push push down...front or rear and if it dounce three times...Shocks are goooonnnnnnnnnee
Other wise...if it a knock...it something else...tierods...ball joints tierods or bushes :wink: or something is looose
Is it when you turn the wheel or when you go over a bump :!:

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willy
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When the wheels are turned, and theres a small bump in the road, there is kind of a ticking/clunking sound.
Its definitely not CVs.
It feels like its steering related.
But i dno if theres tierod ends at the steering rods that are worn? Maybe?
Anything else that could be moving around when it shouldnt?
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spax adjusterbles s/h from brickworx 300 gotta love em
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Yep, same as makka, full set - bargain.

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Steering rack could be loose

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willy
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Yeah it could be.
Do you mean the U bolts?
Or the steering rack ends where it comes onto the whole brake hub bit?
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Mine was doing the same sort of thing willy.. it was the U bolts...on the steering rack
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willy
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Ok cool.
And you just lifted the carpet and tightened them up?
How tight did you do it?
And what size is the nut again...

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can't remember.... lol... got the book? it should tell you how much to tighten them... I think there 1/2" from memory...
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Location: Under the bonnet son!
My old workshop manual has got 8 to 9 ft/pounds (1 to 1.2 kg/m)
I think in general workshop terms it translates to simply turn it till it's tight enough if you haven't a torque wrench.

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willy
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Ok so all 4 nuts are quite tight.
It still makes the noise.

Hmm... mechanic time i reckon.
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