Need to replace front struts.
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Re: Need to replace front struts.
wtrplnet wrote:
> "PeterD" <peter2@hipson.net> wrote in message
> news:4vkbl2pha8ekj2nt90hmr4ev26a2tq4l2f@4ax.com...
> > On 10 Nov 2006 19:50:58 -0800, cool.kyle.3000@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> >>I do not have much money and I need to get them fixed. I have read
> >>that you can do it your self and that you can not. How can I do this
> >>my-self? of i cannot how much should i expect to pay. 1995 audi a6
> >>quattro sedan
> >
> > Oops, that answers some other questions, Cool! <g>
> >
> > See my other reply in your other thread...
> >
> > Do you have a place to work on it?
> >
> > Do you have reasonable tools?
> >
> > If yes, you can do many repairs yourself without too much trouble.
> > Some will require hard work of course, a few will require special
> > tools (which you may (big may) be able to borrow from a place such as
> > AutoZone) and you *must* have a good (Bently) manual too.
> >
> > First, get the manual. Start at eBay, there are several listed for
> > this year/model for under $50. Read the manual (twice) before making
> > further decisions.
>
> A little more specific to the original post, yes, you can replace the struts
> yourself. In order to do so you need a 'spring compressor', among other
> tools you may or may not have at hand. And you must have the correct spring
> compressor for your struts. Bear in mind this is one job working on a car
> that can actually be very dangerous to your health. If you use the
> incorrect spring compressor you run the risk of the tool slipping while the
> spring is compressed. This isn't good.
>
> If you want to save some money and don't have the correct tools for this
> remove the complete strut units and take them to someone who does.
> Replacing the strut inserts (shocks) is pretty simple with the right tools.
>
> Alan
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Re: Need to replace front struts.
wtrplnet wrote:
> "PeterD" <peter2@hipson.net> wrote in message
> news:4vkbl2pha8ekj2nt90hmr4ev26a2tq4l2f@4ax.com...
> > On 10 Nov 2006 19:50:58 -0800, cool.kyle.3000@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> >>I do not have much money and I need to get them fixed. I have read
> >>that you can do it your self and that you can not. How can I do this
> >>my-self? of i cannot how much should i expect to pay. 1995 audi a6
> >>quattro sedan
> >
> > Oops, that answers some other questions, Cool! <g>
> >
> > See my other reply in your other thread...
> >
> > Do you have a place to work on it?
> >
> > Do you have reasonable tools?
> >
> > If yes, you can do many repairs yourself without too much trouble.
> > Some will require hard work of course, a few will require special
> > tools (which you may (big may) be able to borrow from a place such as
> > AutoZone) and you *must* have a good (Bently) manual too.
> >
> > First, get the manual. Start at eBay, there are several listed for
> > this year/model for under $50. Read the manual (twice) before making
> > further decisions.
>
> A little more specific to the original post, yes, you can replace the struts
> yourself. In order to do so you need a 'spring compressor', among other
> tools you may or may not have at hand. And you must have the correct spring
> compressor for your struts. Bear in mind this is one job working on a car
> that can actually be very dangerous to your health. If you use the
> incorrect spring compressor you run the risk of the tool slipping while the
> spring is compressed. This isn't good.
>
> If you want to save some money and don't have the correct tools for this
> remove the complete strut units and take them to someone who does.
> Replacing the strut inserts (shocks) is pretty simple with the right tools.
>
> Alan
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Re: Need to replace front struts.
wtrplnet wrote:
> "PeterD" <peter2@hipson.net> wrote in message
> news:4vkbl2pha8ekj2nt90hmr4ev26a2tq4l2f@4ax.com...
> > On 10 Nov 2006 19:50:58 -0800, cool.kyle.3000@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> >>I do not have much money and I need to get them fixed. I have read
> >>that you can do it your self and that you can not. How can I do this
> >>my-self? of i cannot how much should i expect to pay. 1995 audi a6
> >>quattro sedan
> >
> > Oops, that answers some other questions, Cool! <g>
> >
> > See my other reply in your other thread...
> >
> > Do you have a place to work on it?
> >
> > Do you have reasonable tools?
> >
> > If yes, you can do many repairs yourself without too much trouble.
> > Some will require hard work of course, a few will require special
> > tools (which you may (big may) be able to borrow from a place such as
> > AutoZone) and you *must* have a good (Bently) manual too.
> >
> > First, get the manual. Start at eBay, there are several listed for
> > this year/model for under $50. Read the manual (twice) before making
> > further decisions.
>
> A little more specific to the original post, yes, you can replace the struts
> yourself. In order to do so you need a 'spring compressor', among other
> tools you may or may not have at hand. And you must have the correct spring
> compressor for your struts. Bear in mind this is one job working on a car
> that can actually be very dangerous to your health. If you use the
> incorrect spring compressor you run the risk of the tool slipping while the
> spring is compressed. This isn't good.
>
> If you want to save some money and don't have the correct tools for this
> remove the complete strut units and take them to someone who does.
> Replacing the strut inserts (shocks) is pretty simple with the right tools.
>
> Alan
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Re: Need to replace front struts.
wtrplnet wrote:
> "PeterD" <peter2@hipson.net> wrote in message
> news:4vkbl2pha8ekj2nt90hmr4ev26a2tq4l2f@4ax.com...
> > On 10 Nov 2006 19:50:58 -0800, cool.kyle.3000@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> >>I do not have much money and I need to get them fixed. I have read
> >>that you can do it your self and that you can not. How can I do this
> >>my-self? of i cannot how much should i expect to pay. 1995 audi a6
> >>quattro sedan
> >
> > Oops, that answers some other questions, Cool! <g>
> >
> > See my other reply in your other thread...
> >
> > Do you have a place to work on it?
> >
> > Do you have reasonable tools?
> >
> > If yes, you can do many repairs yourself without too much trouble.
> > Some will require hard work of course, a few will require special
> > tools (which you may (big may) be able to borrow from a place such as
> > AutoZone) and you *must* have a good (Bently) manual too.
> >
> > First, get the manual. Start at eBay, there are several listed for
> > this year/model for under $50. Read the manual (twice) before making
> > further decisions.
>
> A little more specific to the original post, yes, you can replace the struts
> yourself. In order to do so you need a 'spring compressor', among other
> tools you may or may not have at hand. And you must have the correct spring
> compressor for your struts. Bear in mind this is one job working on a car
> that can actually be very dangerous to your health. If you use the
> incorrect spring compressor you run the risk of the tool slipping while the
> spring is compressed. This isn't good.
>
> If you want to save some money and don't have the correct tools for this
> remove the complete strut units and take them to someone who does.
> Replacing the strut inserts (shocks) is pretty simple with the right tools.
>
> Alan
Alan:
Replacing the strut CARTRIDGE is an easy task. I can replace both of
them on an A6/S6 in less than half an hour. I think the OE cartridges
are about $65 ea.
It is NOT necessary to remove the entire strut housing and it is NOT
necessary to remove the spring. Changing the cartridge involves
removing the upper strut bushing, loosening the 'gland' nut that holds
the cartridge in the strut housing and pulling the cartridge out of the
housing. It comes out straight up thru the opening left by removing the
upper strut bushing.
Now, I do have the special tools for this. The more critical of the two
is the tool for removing the nut that holds the strut piston rod to the
strut bushing. I have made this tool several times by cutting the side
out of a deep socket of the correct size.
Less critical is the tool for removing the gland nut on the housing; a
pipe wrench or channel lock pliers will suffice, BUT the tool sure
makes things much easier. No way to make this tool, regrettably.
Contact me off-list if you care to. I think I can help you.
(RubEric@aol.com
Eric.
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Re: Need to replace front struts.
wtrplnet wrote:
> "PeterD" <peter2@hipson.net> wrote in message
> news:4vkbl2pha8ekj2nt90hmr4ev26a2tq4l2f@4ax.com...
> > On 10 Nov 2006 19:50:58 -0800, cool.kyle.3000@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> >>I do not have much money and I need to get them fixed. I have read
> >>that you can do it your self and that you can not. How can I do this
> >>my-self? of i cannot how much should i expect to pay. 1995 audi a6
> >>quattro sedan
> >
> > Oops, that answers some other questions, Cool! <g>
> >
> > See my other reply in your other thread...
> >
> > Do you have a place to work on it?
> >
> > Do you have reasonable tools?
> >
> > If yes, you can do many repairs yourself without too much trouble.
> > Some will require hard work of course, a few will require special
> > tools (which you may (big may) be able to borrow from a place such as
> > AutoZone) and you *must* have a good (Bently) manual too.
> >
> > First, get the manual. Start at eBay, there are several listed for
> > this year/model for under $50. Read the manual (twice) before making
> > further decisions.
>
> A little more specific to the original post, yes, you can replace the struts
> yourself. In order to do so you need a 'spring compressor', among other
> tools you may or may not have at hand. And you must have the correct spring
> compressor for your struts. Bear in mind this is one job working on a car
> that can actually be very dangerous to your health. If you use the
> incorrect spring compressor you run the risk of the tool slipping while the
> spring is compressed. This isn't good.
>
> If you want to save some money and don't have the correct tools for this
> remove the complete strut units and take them to someone who does.
> Replacing the strut inserts (shocks) is pretty simple with the right tools.
>
> Alan
Alan:
Replacing the strut CARTRIDGE is an easy task. I can replace both of
them on an A6/S6 in less than half an hour. I think the OE cartridges
are about $65 ea.
It is NOT necessary to remove the entire strut housing and it is NOT
necessary to remove the spring. Changing the cartridge involves
removing the upper strut bushing, loosening the 'gland' nut that holds
the cartridge in the strut housing and pulling the cartridge out of the
housing. It comes out straight up thru the opening left by removing the
upper strut bushing.
Now, I do have the special tools for this. The more critical of the two
is the tool for removing the nut that holds the strut piston rod to the
strut bushing. I have made this tool several times by cutting the side
out of a deep socket of the correct size.
Less critical is the tool for removing the gland nut on the housing; a
pipe wrench or channel lock pliers will suffice, BUT the tool sure
makes things much easier. No way to make this tool, regrettably.
Contact me off-list if you care to. I think I can help you.
(RubEric@aol.com
Eric.
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Re: Need to replace front struts.
wtrplnet wrote:
> "PeterD" <peter2@hipson.net> wrote in message
> news:4vkbl2pha8ekj2nt90hmr4ev26a2tq4l2f@4ax.com...
> > On 10 Nov 2006 19:50:58 -0800, cool.kyle.3000@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> >>I do not have much money and I need to get them fixed. I have read
> >>that you can do it your self and that you can not. How can I do this
> >>my-self? of i cannot how much should i expect to pay. 1995 audi a6
> >>quattro sedan
> >
> > Oops, that answers some other questions, Cool! <g>
> >
> > See my other reply in your other thread...
> >
> > Do you have a place to work on it?
> >
> > Do you have reasonable tools?
> >
> > If yes, you can do many repairs yourself without too much trouble.
> > Some will require hard work of course, a few will require special
> > tools (which you may (big may) be able to borrow from a place such as
> > AutoZone) and you *must* have a good (Bently) manual too.
> >
> > First, get the manual. Start at eBay, there are several listed for
> > this year/model for under $50. Read the manual (twice) before making
> > further decisions.
>
> A little more specific to the original post, yes, you can replace the struts
> yourself. In order to do so you need a 'spring compressor', among other
> tools you may or may not have at hand. And you must have the correct spring
> compressor for your struts. Bear in mind this is one job working on a car
> that can actually be very dangerous to your health. If you use the
> incorrect spring compressor you run the risk of the tool slipping while the
> spring is compressed. This isn't good.
>
> If you want to save some money and don't have the correct tools for this
> remove the complete strut units and take them to someone who does.
> Replacing the strut inserts (shocks) is pretty simple with the right tools.
>
> Alan
Alan:
Replacing the strut CARTRIDGE is an easy task. I can replace both of
them on an A6/S6 in less than half an hour. I think the OE cartridges
are about $65 ea.
It is NOT necessary to remove the entire strut housing and it is NOT
necessary to remove the spring. Changing the cartridge involves
removing the upper strut bushing, loosening the 'gland' nut that holds
the cartridge in the strut housing and pulling the cartridge out of the
housing. It comes out straight up thru the opening left by removing the
upper strut bushing.
Now, I do have the special tools for this. The more critical of the two
is the tool for removing the nut that holds the strut piston rod to the
strut bushing. I have made this tool several times by cutting the side
out of a deep socket of the correct size.
Less critical is the tool for removing the gland nut on the housing; a
pipe wrench or channel lock pliers will suffice, BUT the tool sure
makes things much easier. No way to make this tool, regrettably.
Contact me off-list if you care to. I think I can help you.
(RubEric@aol.com
Eric.
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Re: Need to replace front struts.
wtrplnet wrote:
> "PeterD" <peter2@hipson.net> wrote in message
> news:4vkbl2pha8ekj2nt90hmr4ev26a2tq4l2f@4ax.com...
> > On 10 Nov 2006 19:50:58 -0800, cool.kyle.3000@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> >>I do not have much money and I need to get them fixed. I have read
> >>that you can do it your self and that you can not. How can I do this
> >>my-self? of i cannot how much should i expect to pay. 1995 audi a6
> >>quattro sedan
> >
> > Oops, that answers some other questions, Cool! <g>
> >
> > See my other reply in your other thread...
> >
> > Do you have a place to work on it?
> >
> > Do you have reasonable tools?
> >
> > If yes, you can do many repairs yourself without too much trouble.
> > Some will require hard work of course, a few will require special
> > tools (which you may (big may) be able to borrow from a place such as
> > AutoZone) and you *must* have a good (Bently) manual too.
> >
> > First, get the manual. Start at eBay, there are several listed for
> > this year/model for under $50. Read the manual (twice) before making
> > further decisions.
>
> A little more specific to the original post, yes, you can replace the struts
> yourself. In order to do so you need a 'spring compressor', among other
> tools you may or may not have at hand. And you must have the correct spring
> compressor for your struts. Bear in mind this is one job working on a car
> that can actually be very dangerous to your health. If you use the
> incorrect spring compressor you run the risk of the tool slipping while the
> spring is compressed. This isn't good.
>
> If you want to save some money and don't have the correct tools for this
> remove the complete strut units and take them to someone who does.
> Replacing the strut inserts (shocks) is pretty simple with the right tools.
>
> Alan
Alan:
Replacing the strut CARTRIDGE is an easy task. I can replace both of
them on an A6/S6 in less than half an hour. I think the OE cartridges
are about $65 ea.
It is NOT necessary to remove the entire strut housing and it is NOT
necessary to remove the spring. Changing the cartridge involves
removing the upper strut bushing, loosening the 'gland' nut that holds
the cartridge in the strut housing and pulling the cartridge out of the
housing. It comes out straight up thru the opening left by removing the
upper strut bushing.
Now, I do have the special tools for this. The more critical of the two
is the tool for removing the nut that holds the strut piston rod to the
strut bushing. I have made this tool several times by cutting the side
out of a deep socket of the correct size.
Less critical is the tool for removing the gland nut on the housing; a
pipe wrench or channel lock pliers will suffice, BUT the tool sure
makes things much easier. No way to make this tool, regrettably.
Contact me off-list if you care to. I think I can help you.
(RubEric@aol.com
Eric.
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Re: Need to replace front struts.
>
> Alan:
>
> Replacing the strut CARTRIDGE is an easy task. I can replace both of
> them on an A6/S6 in less than half an hour. I think the OE cartridges
> are about $65 ea.
>
> It is NOT necessary to remove the entire strut housing and it is NOT
> necessary to remove the spring. Changing the cartridge involves
> removing the upper strut bushing, loosening the 'gland' nut that holds
> the cartridge in the strut housing and pulling the cartridge out of the
> housing. It comes out straight up thru the opening left by removing the
> upper strut bushing.
>
> Now, I do have the special tools for this. The more critical of the two
> is the tool for removing the nut that holds the strut piston rod to the
> strut bushing. I have made this tool several times by cutting the side
> out of a deep socket of the correct size.
>
> Less critical is the tool for removing the gland nut on the housing; a
> pipe wrench or channel lock pliers will suffice, BUT the tool sure
> makes things much easier. No way to make this tool, regrettably.
>
> Contact me off-list if you care to. I think I can help you.
> (RubEric@aol.com
>
> Eric.
>
I admit I'm not specifically familiar with the A6 suspension. As I read
your post it appears that the entire strut remains in place and the
cartridge is pulled out the top. If so this is a HUGE improvement over the
way it used to be on VW/Audi products.
Alan
> Alan:
>
> Replacing the strut CARTRIDGE is an easy task. I can replace both of
> them on an A6/S6 in less than half an hour. I think the OE cartridges
> are about $65 ea.
>
> It is NOT necessary to remove the entire strut housing and it is NOT
> necessary to remove the spring. Changing the cartridge involves
> removing the upper strut bushing, loosening the 'gland' nut that holds
> the cartridge in the strut housing and pulling the cartridge out of the
> housing. It comes out straight up thru the opening left by removing the
> upper strut bushing.
>
> Now, I do have the special tools for this. The more critical of the two
> is the tool for removing the nut that holds the strut piston rod to the
> strut bushing. I have made this tool several times by cutting the side
> out of a deep socket of the correct size.
>
> Less critical is the tool for removing the gland nut on the housing; a
> pipe wrench or channel lock pliers will suffice, BUT the tool sure
> makes things much easier. No way to make this tool, regrettably.
>
> Contact me off-list if you care to. I think I can help you.
> (RubEric@aol.com
>
> Eric.
>
I admit I'm not specifically familiar with the A6 suspension. As I read
your post it appears that the entire strut remains in place and the
cartridge is pulled out the top. If so this is a HUGE improvement over the
way it used to be on VW/Audi products.
Alan
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Re: Need to replace front struts.
>
> Alan:
>
> Replacing the strut CARTRIDGE is an easy task. I can replace both of
> them on an A6/S6 in less than half an hour. I think the OE cartridges
> are about $65 ea.
>
> It is NOT necessary to remove the entire strut housing and it is NOT
> necessary to remove the spring. Changing the cartridge involves
> removing the upper strut bushing, loosening the 'gland' nut that holds
> the cartridge in the strut housing and pulling the cartridge out of the
> housing. It comes out straight up thru the opening left by removing the
> upper strut bushing.
>
> Now, I do have the special tools for this. The more critical of the two
> is the tool for removing the nut that holds the strut piston rod to the
> strut bushing. I have made this tool several times by cutting the side
> out of a deep socket of the correct size.
>
> Less critical is the tool for removing the gland nut on the housing; a
> pipe wrench or channel lock pliers will suffice, BUT the tool sure
> makes things much easier. No way to make this tool, regrettably.
>
> Contact me off-list if you care to. I think I can help you.
> (RubEric@aol.com
>
> Eric.
>
I admit I'm not specifically familiar with the A6 suspension. As I read
your post it appears that the entire strut remains in place and the
cartridge is pulled out the top. If so this is a HUGE improvement over the
way it used to be on VW/Audi products.
Alan
> Alan:
>
> Replacing the strut CARTRIDGE is an easy task. I can replace both of
> them on an A6/S6 in less than half an hour. I think the OE cartridges
> are about $65 ea.
>
> It is NOT necessary to remove the entire strut housing and it is NOT
> necessary to remove the spring. Changing the cartridge involves
> removing the upper strut bushing, loosening the 'gland' nut that holds
> the cartridge in the strut housing and pulling the cartridge out of the
> housing. It comes out straight up thru the opening left by removing the
> upper strut bushing.
>
> Now, I do have the special tools for this. The more critical of the two
> is the tool for removing the nut that holds the strut piston rod to the
> strut bushing. I have made this tool several times by cutting the side
> out of a deep socket of the correct size.
>
> Less critical is the tool for removing the gland nut on the housing; a
> pipe wrench or channel lock pliers will suffice, BUT the tool sure
> makes things much easier. No way to make this tool, regrettably.
>
> Contact me off-list if you care to. I think I can help you.
> (RubEric@aol.com
>
> Eric.
>
I admit I'm not specifically familiar with the A6 suspension. As I read
your post it appears that the entire strut remains in place and the
cartridge is pulled out the top. If so this is a HUGE improvement over the
way it used to be on VW/Audi products.
Alan
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Re: Need to replace front struts.
>
> Alan:
>
> Replacing the strut CARTRIDGE is an easy task. I can replace both of
> them on an A6/S6 in less than half an hour. I think the OE cartridges
> are about $65 ea.
>
> It is NOT necessary to remove the entire strut housing and it is NOT
> necessary to remove the spring. Changing the cartridge involves
> removing the upper strut bushing, loosening the 'gland' nut that holds
> the cartridge in the strut housing and pulling the cartridge out of the
> housing. It comes out straight up thru the opening left by removing the
> upper strut bushing.
>
> Now, I do have the special tools for this. The more critical of the two
> is the tool for removing the nut that holds the strut piston rod to the
> strut bushing. I have made this tool several times by cutting the side
> out of a deep socket of the correct size.
>
> Less critical is the tool for removing the gland nut on the housing; a
> pipe wrench or channel lock pliers will suffice, BUT the tool sure
> makes things much easier. No way to make this tool, regrettably.
>
> Contact me off-list if you care to. I think I can help you.
> (RubEric@aol.com
>
> Eric.
>
I admit I'm not specifically familiar with the A6 suspension. As I read
your post it appears that the entire strut remains in place and the
cartridge is pulled out the top. If so this is a HUGE improvement over the
way it used to be on VW/Audi products.
Alan
> Alan:
>
> Replacing the strut CARTRIDGE is an easy task. I can replace both of
> them on an A6/S6 in less than half an hour. I think the OE cartridges
> are about $65 ea.
>
> It is NOT necessary to remove the entire strut housing and it is NOT
> necessary to remove the spring. Changing the cartridge involves
> removing the upper strut bushing, loosening the 'gland' nut that holds
> the cartridge in the strut housing and pulling the cartridge out of the
> housing. It comes out straight up thru the opening left by removing the
> upper strut bushing.
>
> Now, I do have the special tools for this. The more critical of the two
> is the tool for removing the nut that holds the strut piston rod to the
> strut bushing. I have made this tool several times by cutting the side
> out of a deep socket of the correct size.
>
> Less critical is the tool for removing the gland nut on the housing; a
> pipe wrench or channel lock pliers will suffice, BUT the tool sure
> makes things much easier. No way to make this tool, regrettably.
>
> Contact me off-list if you care to. I think I can help you.
> (RubEric@aol.com
>
> Eric.
>
I admit I'm not specifically familiar with the A6 suspension. As I read
your post it appears that the entire strut remains in place and the
cartridge is pulled out the top. If so this is a HUGE improvement over the
way it used to be on VW/Audi products.
Alan