special tool?

Martin Pick · 07-10-2005, 18:21

does anyone know what tool is suposed to be used to undo/tighten the strut top nut on the front suspension of a vrs? i had to get my local exhaust place to undo them for me as i couldn`t get `em undone. The guide on briskoda says to use a 7mm allen key but you need to turn the nut too. I got em done up again with a 21mm ring spanner and a hex socket off the car.

Lummox · 07-10-2005, 18:26

Yep there is a socket that has the side cut out of it so you can use a ratchet and allen key.

Martin Pick · 07-10-2005, 18:42

i always think to ask after the event...

Ta. I may look into getting one when i help my mate change his octavia elegance suspension for vRS setup.

WW_VRS · 07-10-2005, 18:44

I'm dreading getting that airfilter back out again - have a feeling the strut is going to be in my way

Martin Pick · 07-10-2005, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by WW_VRS

I'm dreading getting that airfilter back out again - have a feeling the strut is going to be in my way

I have to take my strut brace off to get at my airfilter.

Martin Pick · 07-10-2005, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Yep there is a socket that has the side cut out of it so you can use a ratchet and allen key.

I don`t suppose you know where i can get one and what its called?

Dave_Fox · 07-10-2005, 20:09

So what did you use to get the nut off?

**VRStu** · 07-10-2005, 20:44

A little like this maybe??

http://www.samstagsales.com/images/hz259322.jpg

Lummox · 07-10-2005, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Pick

I don`t suppose you know where i can get one and what its called?

You can get one from your local Skoda dealer, they aarent too expensive. I will grab a part no for you on monday when im next in the workshop.

Grant · 08-10-2005, 14:08

Can't you use a ring spanner and the allen key?

Lummox · 08-10-2005, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant

Can't you use a ring spanner and the allen key?

No because the nut is recessed down in the cap.

Martin Pick · 08-10-2005, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_Fox

So what did you use to get the nut off?

i used my local exhaust place. a windy will get the nut off no problem! We used a spanner and allen key to do them up off the car.

Lummox · 08-10-2005, 14:55

Naughty naughty, shouldnt use air guns on dampers.

**VRStu** · 08-10-2005, 18:41

I have a ring spanner which has been ground to fit in the cup. I suppose I should invest in a proper tool really.

Lummox · 08-10-2005, 18:49

You were spot on with the tool Stu btw.

**VRStu** · 08-10-2005, 19:54

Yeah - I should buy one.

Martin Pick · 08-10-2005, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Naughty naughty, shouldnt use air guns on dampers.

oops. sorry. WON`T happen again!

TommyC · 09-10-2005, 02:03

Or you could go to halfords and buy a socket for £2:50 and cut the side out with an angle grinder!!! That's what i did for my E21 3series BMW! Worked a treat!!

07-10-2005, 18:21	#1
Martin Pick Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North East UK Posts: 174 Members Car: 56 plate Ibiza FR 20VT Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	special tool? does anyone know what tool is suposed to be used to undo/tighten the strut top nut on the front suspension of a vrs? i had to get my local exhaust place to undo them for me as i couldn`t get `em undone. The guide on briskoda says to use a 7mm allen key but you need to turn the nut too. I got em done up again with a 21mm ring spanner and a hex socket off the car. __________________ Volkswagon - A Skoda For People With Far Too Much Money maybe get an octavia, maybe not......

07-10-2005, 18:26	#2
Lummox Partner Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,980 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 29 Thanked 834 Times in 702 Posts	Yep there is a socket that has the side cut out of it so you can use a ratchet and allen key. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

07-10-2005, 18:42	#3
Martin Pick Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North East UK Posts: 174 Members Car: 56 plate Ibiza FR 20VT Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i always think to ask after the event... Ta. I may look into getting one when i help my mate change his octavia elegance suspension for vRS setup. __________________ Volkswagon - A Skoda For People With Far Too Much Money maybe get an octavia, maybe not......

07-10-2005, 18:44	#4
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,963 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 48 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	I'm dreading getting that airfilter back out again - have a feeling the strut is going to be in my way __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

07-10-2005, 20:44	#8
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,126 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	A little like this maybe?? http://www.samstagsales.com/images/hz259322.jpg __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

07-10-2005, 20:09	#7
Dave_Fox Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,027 Members Car: Vauxhall Astra VXR Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	So what did you use to get the nut off?

08-10-2005, 14:08	#10
Grant Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 245 Members Car: Fabia Comford TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Can't you use a ring spanner and the allen key? __________________ 51 plate Silver 1.9TDI PD100 Comfort Not that special - but it ain't broken!

08-10-2005, 14:55	#13
Lummox Partner Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,980 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 29 Thanked 834 Times in 702 Posts	Naughty naughty, shouldnt use air guns on dampers. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

08-10-2005, 18:41	#14
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,126 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	I have a ring spanner which has been ground to fit in the cup. I suppose I should invest in a proper tool really. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

08-10-2005, 18:49	#15
Lummox Partner Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,980 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 29 Thanked 834 Times in 702 Posts	You were spot on with the tool Stu btw. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

08-10-2005, 19:54	#16
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,126 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Yeah - I should buy one. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

09-10-2005, 02:03	#18
TommyC Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south east Posts: 407 Members Car: Black Magic 54 plate vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Or you could go to halfords and buy a socket for £2:50 and cut the side out with an angle grinder!!! That's what i did for my E21 3series BMW! Worked a treat!! __________________ WARNING : Jelly is not porous!! What is the difference between mechanical engineers and civil engineers? Mechanical engineers build weapons and civil engineers build targets.

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