Steve
On Wed, 24 Jun 1998 23:34:29 -0400 Anup Pahari <apahari@erols.com>
writes:
>On my query about rebuilding the front struts of my 505 V6 I got a
>note
>from Alan Hood warning about the great dangers involved in trying to
>compress the coil spring yourself using inadequate or improper
>equipment.
>
>I could not agree more with Alan as I too have known mechanics who
>have
>nearly lost life and limb trying to compres and uncompres coil
>springs.
>
>I have been told that Peugeot (and in general, French) springs are
>longer and stiffer than springs from comparable non-French autos
>because, apparently the French achieve their famous ride and handling
>by
>using stiff springs and relatively soft shocks -- i believe the
>Germans
>use the opposite method. this makes peugeot springs even more
>hazardous
>to work with.
>
>My method is to remove the struts and then take it to local Peugeot
>shop
>to remove the spring, fill the shock oil (they have the exact
>measurement) and reassemble the strut. saves me labor time and I
>don't
>have to leave the car there overnight and find a cab home.
>
>Unless you have a fixed pneumatic spring compressor think twice before
>you attempt peugeot spring compresion at home.
>
>
>Anup Pahari
>manassas, VA
>
>
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