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Spring picture

Post by kelvingenders » 28 Jul 2012 05:24 am

Does anyone know if this plastic tape on the spring was factory fitted...or after market. What is it called and is it important. Should I get rid?
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Re: Spring picture

Post by Logan360 » 28 Jul 2012 07:12 am

Think its factory. its not hurting anyone. why take it off?
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Re: Spring picture

Post by volvodspec » 28 Jul 2012 09:02 am

quite often it's the paint that hangs on the spring in flaps/flops, this allmost looks like spirap

it might be previously fitted to stop friction of the spring with the spring cup, but that isn't a real problem; keeping the draining holes clear of dirt is more important

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Post by thebear54 » 28 Jul 2012 11:01 am

volvodspec wrote:... but that isn't a real problem; keeping the draining holes clear of dirt is more important
I agree 1000%
Anything keeping dirt and/or moisture should be eliminated as a possible future problem...I say "to the skip" :)

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Re: Spring picture

Post by mac » 29 Jul 2012 05:54 pm

NOT factory, probably fitted in an attempt to silence cup/spring noise.

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