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MattyH16valver
01-02-2009, 20:28
After removing the snapped spring/springs from my car I noticed that one of the rubbers protecting the strut is damaged. Can someone tell me if its ok to carry on using....? Cheers
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c226/MattyH16v/IMG_1180.jpgers

northy
01-02-2009, 20:41
nar mate get em swapped

the originals have been superceeded now so the design will be a bit diff to whats on. they arent much from reno

MattyH16valver
01-02-2009, 20:45
nar mate get em swapped

the originals have been superceeded now so the design will be a bit diff to whats on. they arent much from reno

Ok mate...cheers, you know how much they are roughly? Are the 172 Struts the same? Just getting some 172 springs delivered tomorrow, only done 32k.

Wobba
02-02-2009, 01:56
The standard shocks I took off are exactly the same as yours, damaged boots.

eternalife
02-02-2009, 18:09
nar mate get em swapped

the originals have been superceeded now so the design will be a bit diff to whats on. they arent much from reno

Ok mate...cheers, you know how much they are roughly? Are the 172 Struts the same? Just getting some 172 springs delivered tomorrow, only done 32k.

172 struts are not the same afaik.
About £50 each inc. vat.

MattyH16valver
02-02-2009, 18:24
Cheers mate....are the 16v shocks the same as the williams?

katbloke
02-02-2009, 18:39
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7700802667-STRUT-DUST-COVER-RENAULT-CLIO-MK1-KANGOO_W0QQitemZ330263797678QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3302637976 78&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318


http://i6.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/06/85/ad76_1.JPG

eternalife
02-02-2009, 18:43
Cheers mate....are the 16v shocks the same as the williams?

Nope valvers are different.
I got the part numbers on a receipt somewhere, give me a shout if you need.

MattyH16valver
02-02-2009, 18:52
Cheers mate....are the 16v shocks the same as the williams?

Nope valvers are different.
I got the part numbers on a receipt somewhere, give me a shout if you need.

Yes please mate... :D

eternalife
02-02-2009, 19:06
7700838095
I managed to get 10 - 15% discount when I bought mine.

MattyH16valver
02-02-2009, 19:12
7700838095
I managed to get 10 - 15% discount when I bought mine.

ok...cheers mate...and they still bout £50 a corner? :shock:

eternalife
02-02-2009, 19:14
[quote=eternalife]7700838095
I managed to get 10 - 15% discount when I bought mine.

ok...cheers mate...and they still bout £50 a corner? :shock:[/quote

Yeh I paid £40 - 45 when i got mine inc. VAT @ 17.5% and 10-15% discount.

eternalife
02-02-2009, 19:14
7700838095
I managed to get 10 - 15% discount when I bought mine.

ok...cheers mate...and they still bout £50 a corner? :shock:

Yeh I paid £40 - 45 when i got mine inc. VAT @ 17.5% and 10-15% discount.

MattyH16valver
03-02-2009, 14:35
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7700802667-STRUT-DUST-COVER-RENAULT-CLIO-MK1-KANGOO_W0QQitemZ330263797678QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3302637976 78&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318


http://i6.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/06/85/ad76_1.JPG

cheers mate...how easy is it to change the cover?

Wobba
03-02-2009, 14:43
Spring compressor job.

MattyH16valver
03-02-2009, 14:51
Spring compressor job.

Just to remove the dust cover?

katbloke
03-02-2009, 15:30
if its all apart just yank it off, thwen slide the new one over

MattyH16valver
03-02-2009, 19:56
if its all apart just yank it off, thwen slide the new one over

ok, cheers mate :)

MattyH16valver
07-02-2009, 12:51
if its all apart just yank it off, thwen slide the new one over

Just recieved the new dust cover today, cant see it being possible to just yank it over as the top of the new one is a very hard rubber that won't really stretch :lol: . Can the actual rod part of the strut with the allen key on the top be unscrewed? Not sure on the proper name for it....Cheers.

MatBrown
07-02-2009, 13:01
if its all apart just yank it off, then slide the new one over

ok, cheers mate :)

You need to strip down and remove the spring to get the dust cover on.


Mat.

MattyH16valver
07-02-2009, 13:08
if its all apart just yank it off, then slide the new one over

ok, cheers mate :)

You need to strip down and remove the spring to get the dust cover on.


Mat.

I have removed the spring....its just the strut left now...I can's see the rubber stretching to fit over the top of the strut....not sure if its the right one or now now :?

MatBrown
07-02-2009, 13:30
Hmm, should fit if it's the right one.
Get some pics up.


Mat.

katbloke
07-02-2009, 14:04
normally just slides over

MattyH16valver
07-02-2009, 14:17
Hmm, should fit if it's the right one.
Get some pics up.


Mat.

Sorry mate...me just being stupid as usual :lol: Had to pull off that bit i've circled....thought that was part of the strut but its part of the dust cover...all done now cheers. :oops:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c226/MattyH16v/IMG_1285.jpg

All Done :D
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c226/MattyH16v/IMG_1286.jpg

MatBrown
07-02-2009, 15:05
You doughnut!


Mat.