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Blueskev Alfasud
Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent
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Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:12 pm Post subject: 1.7ie Rear Shocks |
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So, I bought some new rear shocks because one of the old ones is leaking, it looks like you have to take the springs out to replace the shocks or am I missing something?
After narrowly avoiding a serious eye injury when changing Multipla springs, I don't want to take them out if I don't have to!
Cheers,
Kev. |
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lee16v 16 Valve
Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 1429 Location: Devon, UK
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 12:07 am Post subject: |
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No need to compress springs on rear. Undo top mount on strut and jack the car up while letting the axle hang (spring should now be loose), undo bottom nut to strut and remove spring and strut together. |
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ZeNiTh-PbArM Alfa 33
Joined: 14 Mar 2003 Posts: 388 Location: Paris, France
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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You'll need to disconnect the brake pipes to get enough slack for lowering the rear axle - some bleeding required after the job is completed!
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zp |
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lee16v 16 Valve
Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 1429 Location: Devon, UK
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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I did the job without disconnecting brake lines, but it would be easier doing so as ZP says. |
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Blueskev Alfasud
Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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Great thanks chaps. |
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BigAl P4
Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2992 Location: U.K Surrey
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Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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If you can, avoid touching the pipes and having to bleed them as the rear compensator can get air in it and be a PITA to bleed _________________ x2 33 16v
pictures http://www.alfa-pages.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=5203 |
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Blueskev Alfasud
Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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BigAl wrote: |
If you can, avoid touching the pipes and having to bleed them as the rear compensator can get air in it and be a PITA to bleed |
Thanks Al, I hate bleeding brakes so I was hoping to get away without disturbing the pipes
Cheers,
Kev |
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lee16v 16 Valve
Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 1429 Location: Devon, UK
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Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Just make sure when you 'drop' the axle you don't put any strain on the flexi pipes. |
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Ian M Green Cloverleaf
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 911 Location: Bath Somerset
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Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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Lee your a genius
I want to have your baby's _________________ Presntly own
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The Wombat Alfa Sprint
Joined: 31 Aug 2012 Posts: 168 Location: Deepest darkest Huntingdonshire
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Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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I did the rear shocks on the green SW a few weeks back. No problem with the flexis. Did one side at a time so easy to manage not straining them _________________ Drivers:
- Green Fiat 20VT Coupe
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lee16v 16 Valve
Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 1429 Location: Devon, UK
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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Ian M wrote: |
Lee your a genius
I want to have your baby's |
I gave you them years ago................... |
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Blueskev Alfasud
Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Job done did one side at a time lowering the axle, not a bad job to especially as all the nuts came undone easily Shame the jacking point went crunch when I tried to do the near side though!! |
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lee16v 16 Valve
Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 1429 Location: Devon, UK
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Nice one......now crack out that welder! |
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Blueskev Alfasud
Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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lee16v wrote: |
Nice one......now crack out that welder! |
If only! Hoping my local garage can do it, the jobs are mounting up faster than I can tackle them! (and I haven't got a welder or the skills) |
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johnboy 16 Valve
Joined: 26 Jun 2003 Posts: 1061 Location: margate U.K
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 6:48 am Post subject: |
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Morning
Where in kent are you Kev ? Plus welding not that hard, just take your time and if it looks crap grind it down for a cleaner look _________________ WODA WE NEED? MORE POWER!!
Alfa gt jtdm blackline
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2002 ts gtv the wifes now
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Blueskev Alfasud
Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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johnboy wrote: |
Morning
Where in kent are you Kev ? Plus welding not that hard, just take your time and if it looks crap grind it down for a cleaner look |
Hi Johnboy, Im in Maidstone, couldn't be much further away and still be in kent lol. I made the mistake of buying a gasless mig years ago, Ive used it in the past, but its way too fierce for car bodywork. Im toying with the idea of getting a new conventional one, especially as Ive got the spare wheel well to do as well. Hopefully top spares dude Alex is getting me a replacement well
I have been considering advertising the car on here because I can't see me having the time to get on top of the job list, but Im not giving up just yet!
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Kev. |
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lee16v 16 Valve
Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 1429 Location: Devon, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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Blueskev wrote: |
top spares dude Alex. |
I like it. Alex's new handle |
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johnboy 16 Valve
Joined: 26 Jun 2003 Posts: 1061 Location: margate U.K
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Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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Hi KEV
Maidstone ah had some top nights out there, girls very friendly
As for the spare wheel well you could always chop it out and put a plate over it! That's what I will be doing when I ever start my resto but mine will be alloy riveted in for a bit of weight saving
Get yourself a welder and get playing _________________ WODA WE NEED? MORE POWER!!
Alfa gt jtdm blackline
1990 S2 16v veloce sleeping!
2002 ts gtv the wifes now
1997 seadoo gsx 800
1999 freestyle superjet |
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Ian M Green Cloverleaf
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 911 Location: Bath Somerset
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Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="johnboy"That's what I will be doing when I ever start my resto [/quote]
Hmmmmmm
If that sees the road before I retire it will have to rank up there with the second coming
Sorry john couldn't resist
Your turn Lee _________________ Presntly own
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Edward Alfa 33
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 307 Location: Bristol
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Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not a long way from chopping out the spare wheel well in my car. I am again going to do what I did before in the track car, is cut the wheel well out and replace with a riveted aluminium floor. Trying to save weight and make space again. Much as johnboy was describing.
You would be welcome to the wheel well if you wanted it, assuming Alex doesn't find you one in the meantime.
E. _________________ The faster the better. |
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lee16v 16 Valve
Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 1429 Location: Devon, UK
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Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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Ian M wrote: |
johnboy wrote: |
That's what I will be doing when I ever start my resto |
If that sees the road before I retire |
John, you've only got six months |
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Blueskev Alfasud
Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent
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Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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Edward wrote: |
I'm not a long way from chopping out the spare wheel well in my car. I am again going to do what I did before in the track car, is cut the wheel well out and replace with a riveted aluminium floor. Trying to save weight and make space again. Much as johnboy was describing.
You would be welcome to the wheel well if you wanted it, assuming Alex doesn't find you one in the meantime.
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Great, thanks Edward
Kev. |
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johnboy 16 Valve
Joined: 26 Jun 2003 Posts: 1061 Location: margate U.K
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Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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Evil you lot
Well the concrete was poured for the garage base today, the garage build has started
So lee how's the resto going on your 33 _________________ WODA WE NEED? MORE POWER!!
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johnboy 16 Valve
Joined: 26 Jun 2003 Posts: 1061 Location: margate U.K
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Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Here's the proof
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lee16v 16 Valve
Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 1429 Location: Devon, UK
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Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:22 am Post subject: |
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Looks like it's going to be a biggun John. Reckon you could fit mine in as well. |
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