Front shock replacement question
 

I have a '72 911t, stock as can be that I bought late summer last year. It has 83k and is in very good shape although it sat for years in he PO's garage.

Thanks to many on this board, a couple of visits to Mr. Walker, an undisclosed amount of $ in parts, an engine drop, many hours fixing and tinkering, it lives again!

I found a hot deal on some Koni shocks part # 86-1647 that are supposed to fit, and set to changing them out this evening. I read 101 projects on the subject and thought... looks easy. Much to my dismay after I removed the top nut, pulled the strut out (leaving the bottom end attached) and unscrewed the slotted nut, there was hydraulic fluid, seals, and such inside! Aaakk!
I expected to remove a contained shock like the Koni! 101 projects did not say anything about that.

I pulled open the Haynes manual and on page 165 it refers to draining the fluid and installing the insert... I am still wondering if I have one of the other suspension types? or do I continue on, drain, wipe out, install the insert and have a beer?
mmmm, beer.

not a problem, Boge shocks had the strut housing as part of the "shock" the new inserts have the "shock" selfcontained. so usck out the oil, clean it up, drop in the new inserts and screw down the tops and you are done.

Jim

I did this on my 1974 Targa - simple job - just like it sounds. One thing to check while you're in there are the upper strut mounts - mine were in bad shape. Easy to replace once the strut is out.

Mike

Skip,

Do as the other gents advised and then slowly slide your new inserts in the struts. If they fit nicely and feel solid in the strut then you are good to go. I found that there were some extra bits lying in the bottom of the strut from the old cartridge.

If this is the case, then get a magnet and pull them out and then re-insert the new shock cartridge and follow the instructions.

This is normal with a replacement of stock units...

Joe