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Sept 11, 2015 21:22:35 GMT
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I got my struts back after being converted to coilovers today, they looked good and I assumed they'd go straight back together so was off on my way. Got home and assembled one side, all good, but the other side doesn't go together because of this:  Is there anything I can do to get the threaded piece that goes with the insert into the strut? Need it sorted asap for many reasons (it's my daily driver, ford fest is on sunday, etc etc) so help appreciated if theres anything that can be done  |
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Last Edit: Sept 11, 2015 21:23:06 GMT by Deleted
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Sept 11, 2015 21:28:55 GMT
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Use a bit of pipe about 3/4 the diameter inside it and hammer it out. It'll probably knacker the threads, so gently use a round faced file to put a chamfer on the damaged bit so you can get the cap back in.
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tdipd
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Sept 12, 2015 1:14:53 GMT
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If you want to be dodgey, I'd chop out that section with the grinder, just those top 3threads from that damaged area, then file the edges. Once you have the inner strut fitted, maybe drill and tap in a grub screw so it won't come undone.
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Sept 12, 2015 4:34:36 GMT
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Take a half round file and file the damaged section back. That thread most likely has a pitch of 1.5mm. So you could drag a M10 X1.5mm tap around it to clean them up. Or a thread file if you have one. Best option would be into the lathe, pick up the thread with a thread chasing tool and repair it like that. Just finished a batch of Ww2 tank wheels with M85 threads for the grease cap. New tap was £1400., so cleaned up with an M20x1.5mm tap instead !
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steveg
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Sept 12, 2015 12:12:52 GMT
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Not sure what you have tried but the first things I would do is try and bend the damaged area back to as near as possible the right shape. You want to grab it with something soft enough it won't cause more damage. Possibly a big pair of pipe pliers with some bits of alloy sheet stuck to the jaws with tape. Using a bit of pipe or alloy bar could work but get something soft, even a bit of hardwood might be enough.
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Sept 12, 2015 12:15:48 GMT
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Got it now! Having started at 10ish last night and resuming this morning I ran out of patience and just ground back the damaged bit in the end. Not ideal but it's done the job, thanks all for advice/suggestions  |
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Last Edit: Sept 12, 2015 12:23:13 GMT by Deleted
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