DanH 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 wtf have i done here? please help!hottuning coilovers... Link to post Share on other sites
amazak 3 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 From the looks of it you have not fitted the spring plates correctly, seems the shock piston is coming straight thru?? Link to post Share on other sites
amazak 3 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 See the plate right at the top of the coilover.....stops the piston from coming straight up the top mount?? Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 i kno i dont get it.........spring, cap nut surely?? dnt get it? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Not put together right. As has been said top plate stops shock coming right thro Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 should the nut be under or on top of that cup/plate? Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 right, wot i did was - holding damper - put spring on, put cup on, put nut on, put rubber on then slid it up thru, cup n nut!? Link to post Share on other sites
amazak 3 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 should the nut be under or on top of that cup/plate?No mate there are two different nuts, one bolts on after the spring plate, then you insert the shock put the top mounts on followed by bolt number two, will try to dig out some pics........ Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Should be spring cap, washer, bearing top mount then that nut then the plate that sits on top with another nut...if i remember right...been years since i done mine Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 done that i think......plate, nut, top rubber, plate nut.... Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I tried finding a pic but no luck Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 what about bearing.....the thing that sits in top mount Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 never done this before.......dont kno wot u mean....cant c it Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 sod it gotta put standard back on. Link to post Share on other sites
amazak 3 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Here is the best I can do for you ..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rally-spec-Mk3-Golf-Adjustable-Coilovers_W0QQitemZ280346116297QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item280346116297&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A200Look at how the top is fitted then slot it through with top mount followed by the plate then nut. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Dont give up mate............for me the bearing has not gone in the top mount/rubber Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 right, 4 hours later and im back where i started! riding high lol! put standard ones back on.amazak - i was watching them on ebay to lol. believe it or not i build gearboxes for a living!! aint done suspension before tho... so going work tomoz and putting it on ramps.....WILL av them on!cheers so much for ur help, seriously! put same post on edition 38 and they did bugger all to help! Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Dont get me started about E38.........if you waant shiny tips then go there..........technical tips your better off asking the milkman than there!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 http://www.ottawa-vdubbing.com/info/techtips/coilover/front.htmhere you go mate this is a pretty clear guide to doing it Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Dont give up DanH.. It is worth the effort!It is always worth replacing the bearings as you go. It's a forgotton set . There is a how to guide in the premium members section, if I recall correctly.... Keep the faith.. Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 craggsy, i agree. that guide is spot on, yup - deffo think the bearings gone. wot i didnt mention that before i started the top cup sat higher anyway - not that much tho!!!will be done tomoz tho! Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 no worries mate it's a pretty good guide - glad to be off help hope u manage to get it sorted tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites
amazak 3 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Dont get me started about E38.........if you waant shiny tips then go there..........technical tips your better off asking the milkman than there!!!!!I is the milkman lol Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 sorted! had it on ramp today at work, all fitted! my mate fitted the fronts and there fine, so i must of done summit wrong! i jus fitted rears and been for drive - there great! ride quite nice too! well worth it. cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Glad you got them sorted matey Link to post Share on other sites
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