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pete nz · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 11:47 pm Post subject: struts

hey all tis been a while.

please advise on what to do.
left hand shock on 1988 1.5ti s2 is stuffed.

car has travelled 200kms. still runs well. good tune oil etc.

want to keep car as long as possible . what are my reasonable options considering age of car.

second hand sruts ? are they are viable option , some available for around $229 nz

just love that car
regards pete

rallyboy77 · Alfasud Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Posts: 76 Location: Sydney

Hey Pete,

Yeah a second hand strut would be the way to go if you don't want to spend to much. But not for $229! You can get a strut from the wrecker in Sydney for about $60AUS...
You should be able to get a new set of shocks on the front for $229 Smile

?

jez

Eddie W · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2003 11:49 am Post subject:

Hi Pete
Italian Autos inAuck wreck 33s. Phone no 09 2767245 ask for Glen. Also a chap called Arthur Vowles ph 09 4128354,very reasonable.
Regards Eddie

sudman · Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2003 4:56 am Post subject:

Hey,

Try Wreck-King in Paraparaumu. They're way closer to you and they've always got all sorts of Alfa bits and pieces. I've been able to get all sorts of Sud bits so 33 pieces shouldn't be a prob. Their number is 04 902 8639

Good luck,

Richard

Adam H · Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2003 10:05 am Post subject:

Blimey, Paraparaumu, my brother used to live there!

What is wrong with the strut? If it is the bearing below the spring (Problem shows as a juddering of the steering as the spring slides on top/lower mount instead of rotating on the bearing) then a new one from Alfa UK is £15.00, and just take the spring off to replace it. POW! Nice smooth steering!

If it is the damping, well, just go to your nearest scrapyard as Alfa usually want too much for their replacement parts.

You could of course get a set of Konis for the front! (£204.00)