Rear springs 1989 GTI cabrio
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Would these rear springs be ok for me…Monroe SP0534 . Or what is the correct spring I need. Cabrio appears to have different rated spring??? I was advised I only need to replace one spring but surely it's best to replace both at same time? Thank you
Would these rear springs be ok for me…Monroe SP0534 . Or what is the correct spring I need. Cabrio appears to have different rated spring??? I was advised I only need to replace one spring but surely it's best to replace both at same time? Thank you
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Springs or shock/struts.
Coil springs are still available over here on this side of the pond at a few on-line stores, as well as the rear shock/strut.
Depending on the age and wear of your bump stops and dust covers you may want to renew those as well as the rubber bushes that you use to mount at the top under the cupped plate and Zippo cap cover.
The hardest thing about the rears is the lower strut mounting bolt. They tend to rust bind in the metal bushing of the strut and can be the dickens to get out.
I have had to use a sawzall to cut them out, and once a blow torch…
Going back to prevent this from happening I highly suggest that you Mummify the lower replacement bolt with Teflon Tape head to thread, and slather it with never-seize.
Same bolt after 5years of service removed.
How I replace the rears.
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/32174-How-to-replace-your-Rear-Struts
Coil springs are still available over here on this side of the pond at a few on-line stores, as well as the rear shock/strut.
Depending on the age and wear of your bump stops and dust covers you may want to renew those as well as the rubber bushes that you use to mount at the top under the cupped plate and Zippo cap cover.
The hardest thing about the rears is the lower strut mounting bolt. They tend to rust bind in the metal bushing of the strut and can be the dickens to get out.
I have had to use a sawzall to cut them out, and once a blow torch…
Going back to prevent this from happening I highly suggest that you Mummify the lower replacement bolt with Teflon Tape head to thread, and slather it with never-seize.
Same bolt after 5years of service removed.
How I replace the rears.
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/32174-How-to-replace-your-Rear-Struts
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Rear springs...even the springs on vw heritage say they may not be perfect for my 89 GTI cabrio???
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I know that the springs have dot codes on them they are colored dots that are the load rating.
I know that Germanautoparts.com over here only lists one spring for the Rabbits/Golfs/GTI's/Cabriolets.
I suspect that they may not be as strong for the Cabriolet (GTI) as the Cabby does weigh more because of the folding top and re-enforced chassis.
They probably will work/fit
I know that Germanautoparts.com over here only lists one spring for the Rabbits/Golfs/GTI's/Cabriolets.
I suspect that they may not be as strong for the Cabriolet (GTI) as the Cabby does weigh more because of the folding top and re-enforced chassis.
They probably will work/fit
What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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What length should the rear spring be??
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VWheritage shows
161511105A
only 2 left for the Cabriolet.
GAP
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Cabriolet/Suspension/351/1
161511105A
only 2 left for the Cabriolet.
GAP
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Cabriolet/Suspension/351/1
What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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I just ordered the 161511105A....thank you !!
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Hi, I replaced the Rear Springs and Shocks on my 87 Cabby a few weeks ago. Bought the parts from euro Car Spares.
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Replace both springs, not good practice to replace just one.
You might want to replace the rubber bushes as well while you have the rear strut out, it's the bottom rubber bush which collapses over time as it has the weight of the car on it.
You can get a kit which has everything in.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-SACHS-STRUT-TOP-MOUNT-REPAIR-KIT-REAR-VW-JETTA-MK-1-2-78-92-SCIROCCO-53-VENTO/381430342628?_trkparms=aid%3D555017%26algo%3DPL.CASSINI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D43782%26meid%3Df86dc3589c6742febfae008ffb85150a%26pid%3D100642%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26%26itm%3D381430342628&_trksid=p2045573.c100642.m3226
or just the bushes.
http://www.veedubmachine.co.uk/shock-top-mounts-rear-golf-mk1-inc-cabriolet-jetta-mk1-scirocco.html
Or just the bottom bush?
https://www.vwheritage.com/171512333-rear-shock-absorber-top-lower-bush-vw-spare
My old bush
http://s47.photobucket.com/user/mark1gls/media/CIMG3842_zps47e88770.jpg.html
New bush.
http://s47.photobucket.com/user/mark1gls/media/CIMG3843_zpsee26d06b.jpg.html
You might want to replace the rubber bushes as well while you have the rear strut out, it's the bottom rubber bush which collapses over time as it has the weight of the car on it.
You can get a kit which has everything in.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-SACHS-STRUT-TOP-MOUNT-REPAIR-KIT-REAR-VW-JETTA-MK-1-2-78-92-SCIROCCO-53-VENTO/381430342628?_trkparms=aid%3D555017%26algo%3DPL.CASSINI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D43782%26meid%3Df86dc3589c6742febfae008ffb85150a%26pid%3D100642%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26%26itm%3D381430342628&_trksid=p2045573.c100642.m3226
or just the bushes.
http://www.veedubmachine.co.uk/shock-top-mounts-rear-golf-mk1-inc-cabriolet-jetta-mk1-scirocco.html
Or just the bottom bush?
https://www.vwheritage.com/171512333-rear-shock-absorber-top-lower-bush-vw-spare
My old bush
http://s47.photobucket.com/user/mark1gls/media/CIMG3842_zps47e88770.jpg.html
New bush.
http://s47.photobucket.com/user/mark1gls/media/CIMG3843_zpsee26d06b.jpg.html
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1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Thank you all again.
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