Sign In
Create Account
Hello All,
I have a late Series 1 Eclat. Has anyone any advice using spring compressors to dismantle their front suspension? There doesn't seem to be enough space to the sides and rear of the springs at the top where they fit right into the chassis. Compressing the lower section doesn't seem to be enough. I've dismantled it before but it was a right dangerous fiddle! Put it back together again by compressing the springs on the bench and wiring them, then cutting off once in the car. How does everyone else do this?
Many thanks!
Welcome to The Lotus Forums
 |
Welcome to The Lotus Forums. Please register now to enjoy the full benefits of the forum. It's free, easy and you can even just log in with your facebook/twitter details if you wish or if you're already a member click here to sign in now. Be apart of The Lotus Forums by signing in or creating an account.
|
| Guest Message by DevFuse | |
Eclat front spring compessors
Started by landy1234, May 07 2011 08:15 AM
1 reply to this topic
#2
Steve Cook
-
- Basic Account
-
- 78 posts
LO
- Name:Steve Cook
- Location:Ashford, Kent.
- Car:1980 series 2 Eclat
- Modifications:Rover V8
Posted 07 May 2011 - 05:38 PM
Landy - as you've already discovered its a perilous job, you can only get the compressors approx 45 degrees apart. I had little problem taking mine off as the old springs were sagging, but installing the new ones was a PITA. Sorry but trial and error is my only advice.
Steve
Steve
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users
