Bilstien strut Noise, Clanks when it unloads Options

[ctc911ctc]

1974, 2.0 all stock and original

Teeners

I rebuilt the front end , bushings, hardware, brakes, everything powder coated and also stock bilstien inserts 2 years ago

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...7&hl=Powder

On the right front when the suspension is unloaded, it clanks - loud

I inspected for safety today and will take the suspension apart to inspect the insert asap

Any guidance as to what it could be?

Thank you teeners!

[rjames]

Check to see if the gland nut is tight. Torque spec is fairly high and if not tightened enough they can loosen up.

[ctc911ctc]

Gland-nut? Well my mind went there, will figure out the suspension version of this phrase and get back to you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Check to see if the gland nut is tight. Torque spec is fairly high and if not tightened enough they can loosen up.

[L-Jet914]

The torque spec from Bilstein was 95ft lbs + or - 7ft lbs (little paper instruction insert that comes with the inserts) for the strut insert retaining nut. I had a clunk from the left front on my father's 914 before I replaced the strut inserts. Found the left front strut insert retaining nut was finger tight from the person who installed them in a repair shop many years ago before I started to go through my father's 914. I torqued the retaining nuts to spec with the Bilstein tool adapter when I put the new strut inserts in. No more clunk.

[ctc911ctc]

The torque spec from Bilstein was 90ft lbs (little paper instruction insert that comes with the inserts) for the strut insert retaining nut. I had a clunk from the left front on my father's 914 before I replaced the strut inserts. Found the left front strut insert retaining nut was finger tight from the person who installed them in a repair shop many years ago before I started to go through my father's 914. I torqued the retaining nuts to spec with the Bilstein tool adapter when I put the new strut inserts in. No more clunk.

Excellent, our next move -

tool adapter? In some of the posts pipe wrenches were mentioned- not here, in a suspension forum (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[L-Jet914]

The torque spec from Bilstein was 90ft lbs (little paper instruction insert that comes with the inserts) for the strut insert retaining nut. I had a clunk from the left front on my father's 914 before I replaced the strut inserts. Found the left front strut insert retaining nut was finger tight from the person who installed them in a repair shop many years ago before I started to go through my father's 914. I torqued the retaining nuts to spec with the Bilstein tool adapter when I put the new strut inserts in. No more clunk.

Excellent, our next move -

tool adapter? In some of the posts pipe wrenches were mentioned- not here, in a suspension forum (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

This is the gland nut tool for the bilstein strut insert retaining nut. I placed the order directly through Bilstein. I think it was just over $20 shipped to my door. Re-read the installation instructions and the recommended torque spec from Bilstein is 95 + or - 7ft lbs.

[914Sixer]

Tool is $8+shipping a Sierra Madre Corp

[mepstein]

A locking tool used for bicycle bottom brackets works well but pipe wrench will usually get the job done in a pinch.

[ctc911ctc]

Don't tell anyone - I may use the pipe wrench method ...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)

[mepstein]

Don't tell anyone - I may use the pipe wrench method ...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)

Definitely the best way to remove. I’ve done dozens of them. Might gouge the gland nut a little while tightening but it’s all hidden under the strut dust cap. It’s more important to be tight than pretty. The stock “tool” is junk.

[ctc911ctc]

Used the pipe wrench method, car back together and no more clanking!

Collar was 2 turns loose

Thank you teeners

Don't tell anyone - I may use the pipe wrench method ...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)

Definitely the best way to remove. I’ve done dozens of them. Might gouge the gland nut a little while tightening but it’s all hidden under the strut dust cap. It’s more important to be tight than pretty. The stock “tool” is junk.