Re: [T3] Steering damper

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 30 May 2003 at 9:36, Mark Seaton wrote:

> The only slight worrying thing was that the bulbous end of the damper (don't
> know what its for) wedged hard up against the beam as I tightened the mounting
> bolt- perhaps I should have fitted spacer washers? Other than that it was
> straight forward.

The bulbous thing is a reservoir for spare fluid, so some can leak out and 
you'll still have a "full" damper.

There should be a washer under the damper. The damper should be mounted via its 
rubber bushing so if it touches the axle beam you lose the isolation. I don't 
remember this being a close thing. Are you sure you got a type 3 damper?

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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