Brian
At 04:22 PM 10/22/97 IST+530, Balamurugan J. wrote:
>> >
>> >i've got an '87 505-sti 2.2l, I need a rack (new or used), I could use
>> >four new springs for the suspension, and four new shocks(I need the rears
>> >more then the fronts). And if anyone has a '87 parts-car in the tri-state
>> >area, I sure wouldn't mind having another car to strip, the '83 has very
>> >few compatible parts left on it.
>> >
>> >Question:
>> > Why did the mechanics at the local shop say I would need to
>> >remove the gas tank to replace the rear shocks. I can't see anything that
>> >would require the removal of the gas tank to replace the shcoks. Do they
>> >have any idea what they're talking about, they're not peugeot mechanics.
>>
>> They know squat. Just remove the back seat and the shock nuts are visible.
>> Good luck
>>
>The upper shock mount nuts on a 505 sedan are in the boot, just
>behind the rear seat. They are covered by plastic covers that
>are part spherical in shape. Removing them is easy and you
>immly. have access to the nuts.
>
>There is no need to either remove the seat or the fuel tank or
>anything else for removing/replacing rear shocks on a 505 sedan.
>
>regds.,
>
>jb
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