Finished Vogtland C/O install, but had a problem and need advice...
06-29-2005, 10:09 PM
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Finished Vogtland C/O install, but had a problem and need advice...
I got the fronts installed last weekend at the Sacramento GTG at Kevin's. I did the rears tonight. Overall, things went well, but I had a problem reinstalling the driver side shock housing. I managed to strip the first few threads of the left 2 bolts that hold the housing to the car. The right two are OK, but the left two won't engage. I can't tell for sure, but I think I messed up the first few threads on the bolt holes also. I don't have tools or experience tapping threads, so I plan to bring the car to my local Audi tech to have him recover my screwup. I am not sure if I should have the car towed or drive it. If I drive, I would go slowly and put as little stress on the suspension as possible. Has anybody else run into this? Any other suggestions to try? Thanks...
06-30-2005, 05:17 AM
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I wouldn't drive it without either of the left bolts on there.
You'd undoubtedly stress the housing connection, and may damage the other two bolts. Get a tap/die set and go to town. It's fairly easy - just line it up straight and go slowly.
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06-30-2005, 07:19 AM
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I think next time you better leave the install to the pros! Sucks to hear you had THAT...
much of a problem. You definately need to be patient with these cars and make sure bolts are threaded before you go torque-in away. Hope you get it resolved easily. And a tap-n-die set is ALWAYS good to have.