*HELP!* Rusted bolt on top of shocker.

*HELP!* Rusted bolt on top of shocker.

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dsldsl

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154 posts

121 months

Wednesday 11th June 2014
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Hi Guys, really need your help. I am swapping springs on my 997 and after successfully changing the near side, the far side has stopped me in my tracks. The thread and nut on the top of the shocker is rusty and I cannot get the nut to move at all. I have sprayed the sh*t out of it with WD40 and left it overnight.

Any suggestions would be most welcome!

A pic below for your viewing pleasure......

dsldsl

Original Poster:

154 posts

121 months

Wednesday 11th June 2014
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They have a spout-tin and aerosol version, is one preferred or more effective than the other?

dsldsl

Original Poster:

154 posts

121 months

Wednesday 11th June 2014
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I know what you mean, but no I don't have anything suitable.

dsldsl

Original Poster:

154 posts

121 months

Friday 13th June 2014
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The tube is an electrical cable. These are off a 911 with PASM. The shocks have a valve inside that regulates oil (or gas??) flow to adjust the softness/hardness.

I actually ended up cutting the bolt off. I have ordered another from the Porsche catalogue and i'm just waiting for it to arrive. Means no driving this weekend frown