Re: Changing out struts and springs... should I even consider taking this on myself?

[Steve Nash <nashflr@erols.com>]

I have never done this on a VW but it is the same layout as my E30 M3, 
which I have done.  I don't think you should have any problems.  Take your 
time and try and find a friend to do the job with you.  One side note, I 
found that the new springs were short enough that I didn't need to use a 
spring compressor to get them back on.

Steve Nash
1997 GLX
1989 M3

At 12:35 PM 2/23/01 -0500, you wrote:
>I managed both front and back without much difficulty and I have no formal
>training.  You will need a relieved socket for the top of the front struts.
>I made one for myself by grinding an aperture in a long Craftsman socket of
>the appropriate size.  The biggest problem was that the cheapo spring
>compressor I used gouged the coating off of the new springs.
>
>John Corbs
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Nathan <etherwolf@sopris.net>
>To: <jettaglx@igtc.com>
>Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 11:54 AM
>Subject: Changing out struts and springs... should I even consider taking
>this on myself?
>
>
> > I'm thinking of getting a set of Konis and H&R springs, which alone are
>not quite going to break the
> > bank, but the install labor could quite easily. How hard is this procedure
>for someone with mediocre
> > mechanical aptitude? If I got a spring compressor could I relatively
>safely do this myself with the
> > aid of my Bentley? Or should I just save up and let my mechanic do it?
> >
> > Any input is appreciated!
> >
> > # Nathan
> > 1996 glx
> >
> >