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Thread: Rear strut assy horizontal for 2 hours -- is this OK?

  1. 03-04-2006, 05:13 PM #1
    RobPatt
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    Default Rear strut assy horizontal for 2 hours -- is this OK?

    Bentleys says if you leave the strut not upright for 'any length of time' that you should store upright w/shaft fully extended for at least 24 hours... I removed the strut and let it lie down for about 2 hours... now I'm ready to reinstall assembly into car... bad or ok? Pls advise, thanks. -Rob. (replaced rear strut mounts and the gaskets...was getting real annoying rattles...)
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  2. 03-04-2006, 05:14 PM #2
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    Default Its fine, it won't hurt it any

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    Bentleys says if you leave the strut not upright for 'any length of time' that you should store upright w/shaft fully extended for at least 24 hours... I removed the strut and let it lie down for about 2 hours... now I'm ready to reinstall assembly into car... bad or ok? Pls advise, thanks. -Rob. (replaced rear strut mounts and the gaskets...was getting real annoying rattles...)

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  3. 03-04-2006, 05:23 PM #3
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    Default Super, thank Bill!

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