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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: I_want_an_Omega on 25 August 2011, 11:06:04

Title: Front suspension strut tops
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 25 August 2011, 11:06:04

I'll be having my front struts replaced shortly.

The metal parts visible on the top when the bonnet is open are rusty. These aren't part of the new struts themselves and appear to be unfinished steel.

The rust is surface only - but it would look better if the rust wasn't there. Any ideas? What are these parts called please? I might take a picture if I'm feeling brave later - but I suspect the experts know what I mean.

Thanks

Title: Re: Front suspension strut tops
Post by: feeutfo on 25 August 2011, 15:59:34

Just undo the nut and polish em up. 24mill cranked ring spanner ideally, iirc...? And a small (?) mill spanner to hold the shaft still.
All they do is stop the struts falling out if the wheels are off the ground. car on the floor they do nout at all.  :y

Title: Re: Front suspension strut tops
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 25 August 2011, 16:55:56

thanks

Title: Re: Front suspension strut tops
Post by: Andy B on 25 August 2011, 17:38:33

Although I can't now find the link, I've seen them chromed.