Installing inserts isn't overly difficult but you'll need a spring compressor and a good sized vice (or something to hold the strut while you break the cap free).
While you're there, you'd benefit from replacing both the upper strut bearing and the ball joint. Given your mileage, they're both probably due - even if they aren't shot, the parts are readilly accessible. --- Darron Schneider <[email protected]> wrote: > How difficult is it to install inserts? Do I have to remove the > strut from > the car? I think I was told I don't need a spring compressor but > my memory > fails me. This must be the only area of an A2 I haven't seen yet. > Can > someone enlighten me? > > Should I always replace the top bearing also? I haven't noticed > any > clunking, just poor damping. ===== Matthew Yip http://www.geocities.com/mgyip/ '81 Rabbit diesel - '87 GTi 16v "General Li" - '88 M5 - '99 F350 psd __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
