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 Post subject: Re: S2 Cab Springs
PostPosted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 10:08 am 
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BTW, I found one of these oxygen sensor sockets was the best tool to correctly tighten the strut top nuts......
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 Post subject: Re: S2 Cab Springs
PostPosted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 3:59 pm 
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dont buy a cheap O2 socket, they really do stretch, and the top nuts need quite a bit of torque

when I changed my sensor I got a cheap one, rubbish, then borrowed a snap on one, still would not move, ended up with a 22mm ring spanner and a 3lb dead blow hammer and it was still hard work

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 10:09 am 
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So, here we are again, a few weeks later -
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This time with a pair of struts refurbished and converted to B6 inserts by 51Rider - many thanks Henry!

Whilst it has been on axle stands, I nioticed a lip on the disks and couldnt resist buying some new disks and pads which I also fitted yestertday. Note the "unusual" disk fixing screws I found on one side. Correct ones are now on their way to me.
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But finally, its now sitting on wheels rather than axle stands.
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Next step, is to get the alignment done ASAP before I chew the tires up as its a bit heavy on -ve camber just now.

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:49 am 
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Henry does a terrific job, they really look the part

I am fed up with the disks from euro car parts, Pagid ones, 2-3 heavy stops and they are warped to hell,

need some new fronts again.... Zimmermans this time I think

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The disks I fitted are ABS here...

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/abs/7709670

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Alignment had to be postponed due to having to SI following an trip abroad, and in that time the MoT expired :(

Anyway, MoT passed today with no advisories so booked in for the alignment next week after which I can finally test out the new suspension - weather permitting :)

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 6:19 pm 
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Alignment finally done today - by the guys at 9meister in Warrington.

So its now ready to drive.

Shame the weather is cr@p :(

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Looks like it will be dry tomorrow

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