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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: hyland770 on 31 December 2009, 09:38
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HAHA you guessed it, how the hell do i get the nut off the top withought a gas gun!!? I dont have the correct size allen key either which is mad cos i have about a million of the buggers so if someone could let me know what size allen key goes into the top strut that would be a great help as well as anyother advice on gettin that nut off!!!
Im in the middle of the job now so need help quick as i need my car for tonight!!! :undecided:
CHEERS!! and happy new years eve!
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Take it to a local garage and offer them beer money.
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Take it to a local garage and offer them beer money.
Its not reallr driveable at the min as the rears are down and the front is up!!! i can do it i just need the right allen key size as ive adapted a socket!!
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7mm allen key from memory.
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should be alright to dive it like that just take it easy. I drove mine to my mates house to borrow his windy gun with 3 corners lowered and passenger front up in the air, no big deal just dont drive it like you're doing a timed rally stage ;)
as above if you dont have the right size key in your set its probably a 7mm, I found one of my old shocks was 7 and the other was 6mm which was fun. If you pop into halfords they doo a deep reach 7mm allen key with a big comfy grip handle on it, its for doign brake pad swaps on certain models. Makes this job a doddle, just need a lamda/diesel injector or sparkplug socket with spanner flats on so you can poke the allen key down t' middle
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7mm allen key from memory.
I reckon its that also.
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Im embarrassed to say ive taken it to a garage 40 to fit them which i didnt think was too bad :s! Att least therel be done by the end of the day which is what i needed!
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If someone could come over and check them out to make sure they have been fitted properly id be gratefull!? I live in the ipswich area...
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If you know anyone with an impact wrench that plugs into the lighter socket, that will get it off without the allen key.
Like this or similar !!
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001801&productId=1500511629&langId=-1&engine=froogle&keyword=RAC+12V+Impact+Wrench&_$ja=tsid:11527%7Ccc:%7Cprd:0382364%7Ccat:Car+Equipment+And+Accessories
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7mm allen key from memory.
I reckon its that also.
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Using a impact tool to remove the nut it fine, however you need to tighten the bolt manually.