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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: marcogolfo on 17 August 2005, 13:16

Title: mounting
Post by: marcogolfo on 17 August 2005, 13:16

how easy is it to change the top mounts cos mine are nackered?  I have the shocks and that off but the mount doesnt wanna come off  :embarassed: seems to be like a circlip holding it in?  Help appreciated im a numpty
thx

Title: Re: mounting
Post by: Judderi on 17 August 2005, 13:32

When i did mine there was some kind of round sleve in the centre of the mount that needed screwing off. It has a 2 grooves in which you need a special tool for, but i managed with a pair of circlip pliers.

Title: Re: mounting
Post by: Fielder5757 on 17 August 2005, 13:36

loli saw the title for this thread and thaught you would be talking about having sex with a fat b!tch :mellow:

Title: Re: mounting
Post by: marcogolfo on 17 August 2005, 13:51

 :grin:trust you fielder!" :grin: :laugh:
thanks do I need this round screwy thing that needs to be ripped off?  If I can't get it off whats the name of the tool so i dont look like a dork when i go in and ask for a tool

Title: Re: mounting
Post by: Judderi on 17 August 2005, 13:59

Yes you need to keep the retaining nut. Its what holds the mount in place.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-AUDI-STRUT-TOOL-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ4569248519QQcategoryZ9889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Strut tool.

Title: Re: mounting
Post by: westysgolf on 17 August 2005, 14:02

SX028:-Strut Nut Socket VW/Audi
this is from www.sealey-tools.co.uk and some motor factors

Title: Re: mounting
Post by: marcogolfo on 17 August 2005, 15:03

cheers also whats the name of the tool used to get the actual nut off the top strut mount so you can get them off the car.  You know the bit like a socket with a bit cut out, nowhere around here seems to sell them or for that matter know what the hell im talking about

Title: Re: mounting
Post by: Mart8V on 17 August 2005, 16:24

Should just be a ring spanner with the angle on the end.  (Hmm- technical!) :grin: Also, you can sometimes get the retaining ring off with a punch and mallet.  Just take it easy......!!  Spanner available from your local chavfords.

Title: Re: mounting
Post by: marcogolfo on 18 August 2005, 09:22

hmmmm tried chavfords they dont have a spanner deep enough, also bought a big set of deep draper spanners and whilst the largest will fit one nut it wont fit the other :embarassed:
go figure

Title: Re: mounting
Post by: GTI-BOY on 18 August 2005, 09:52

I managed with a vice grips and socket for mine..wasn't going to spend money....bah humbug :angry:

Title: Re: mounting
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 21 August 2005, 20:38

Most motor factors should do the tool to remove the slotted nut.
NEVER use a punch to remove it, you will mess the slotted nut, and may not be able to remove it again. Don't bodge it, do it properly  :laugh:

Title: Re: mounting
Post by: marcogolfo on 22 August 2005, 10:04

cheers bought the tool on ebay for a few quid  :grin:

Title: Re: mounting
Post by: Mr Blue on 22 August 2005, 15:05

i just got the angle grinder out and cut a tool from a crap socket i had lying about.

skills :cool: