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Author Topic: Reassemble strut/coil assembly  (Read 5096 times)
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« on: June 20, 2020, 11:17:03 PM »

I actually found 4 original NOS rubber rings for the front struts which was great, now I'm going to reassemble the front struts soon and I'm just thinking do I fit these dry or does it make sense to help longevity with silicone spray or silicone grease? Anyone got any ideas?
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« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2020, 11:37:00 PM »

https://www.classicoils.co.uk/red-rubber-grease
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« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2020, 10:58:33 AM »

I would fit them dry or with dry PTFE spray because grease in this area will collect dirt and grit grinding the collars and springs away over time.

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« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2020, 11:24:45 AM »

I would fit them dry or with dry PTFE spray because grease in this area will collect dirt and grit grinding the collars and springs away over time.

Eric

that is what I was thinking really, I checked the official workshop manual and it indicates (by omission of any instruction) dry assembly, I think this is correct in that the spring isn't intended to slip on the mounting. I just thinking really about protecting the rubber from perishing I might put a light coating of ptfe spray just on the edges after assembly.   
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