'72 911 Front Strut Question |
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'72 911 Front Strut Question |
Spoke |
Oct 29 2011, 12:55 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,052 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
I'm disassembling the '72 911 front uprights for cleaning, new rotors, etc., before installing on my 914.
I went to pull the strut out of the upright and it appears the upright is the outer part of the strut. The upright is filled with oil. Were the early shocks not self-contained like the ones today? Can I replace the lost oil (about 1 teaspoon worth)? What kind of oil? The shock has very good resistance and doesn't seem worn. Attached image(s) |
Eric_Shea |
Oct 29 2011, 07:54 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Those are the original inserts. Do not add anti freeze to that. Anti freeze is for the cartridge inserts.
Call one of the rebuild shops out there and ask them. I believe Rebel Racing rebuils original Koni inserts like those for around $75.00. They should know what oil to use. |
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