
Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
It might prove interesting to run that through a tape reader and see if it comes up with 42? 

I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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2000 Coupe, front passenger side (left) strut, again not bad. Quick wire brush and slap some black on for now.
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Back to the 2002 Hdi Coupe. This is what MOT man would see, at best:
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Top of same (2002) strut when removed:
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
2002 strut:
Frightening!
And now, with 30 seconds of wire brush by hand.Frightening!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
And then rain stopped play.
And then the rain stopped but a load of darkness arrived strangely earlier than usual...

And then the rain stopped but a load of darkness arrived strangely earlier than usual...

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Sorry Matt, we can't keep having these factual inaccuracies, the darkness didn't come, the daylight went leaving nothing behind!! 

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Gosh! That auxiliary belt had seen better days. Amazed it could still transmit power!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Well yes, good point, an absence of daylight, and inky black nothingness all over the place!mickthemaverick wrote: 29 Oct 2023, 18:22 Sorry Matt, we can't keep having these factual inaccuracies, the darkness didn't come, the daylight went leaving nothing behind!!![]()

Yes me too! No squealing or other clues as to its condition, beyond the shiny glazed surface of the back of the belt. Must be good printing process Gates used as last "definitely old" belt I changed had worn as to be anonymous.CitroJim wrote: 29 Oct 2023, 18:28 Gosh! That auxiliary belt had seen better days. Amazed it could still transmit power!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Obviously the solution to inky blackness is to introduce some nice bright colour(s),
This will do for now
This will do for now
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Good plan!! 

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
I'll just take the old strut apart whilst I have it setup in the spring compressors, or maybe
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Also seems the catalogue of 7mm Allen keys in my possession has just dropped off by 100%
Lots of 6mm and 8mm!
Lots of 6mm and 8mm!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/laser-51 ... pc-las5137
Laser 5137, set of a long and short version in 3/8" drive
Eurocarparts seems to be cheapest at
£7.99
Can't find any applicable discount codes - seems alien concept to actually just go there and pay the actual listed price!?!
Supposedly in stock but not until 1:30 today at Preston. Not stuck at moment (as this is the HDi strut that I'll rebuild later) so might defer a faff about driving to Preston today.
Dodging the weather, "no rain till 10pm" said forecast, Nope, here before 10AM instead!
Laser 5137, set of a long and short version in 3/8" drive
Eurocarparts seems to be cheapest at
£7.99
Can't find any applicable discount codes - seems alien concept to actually just go there and pay the actual listed price!?!

Supposedly in stock but not until 1:30 today at Preston. Not stuck at moment (as this is the HDi strut that I'll rebuild later) so might defer a faff about driving to Preston today.
Dodging the weather, "no rain till 10pm" said forecast, Nope, here before 10AM instead!