rear struts and shock tube packing nut
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:29 pm
I'm installing a new chassis and trying to transfer all of the use-able bits to the new one, presently the rear
suspension.
I've removed the red Konis from the rear strut tubes.They seem to be OK. This was straight forward with the exception of the packing nut at the top of the tube. I took them out because if I turned the struts upside down the oil ran out of the top nut. I can't seem to find a breakdown of the top packing seal. The picture below shows everything that was in the nut.
If you scroll down on The-Lotus-Elan-Research-Hub, https://elantrikbits.com/lotus-elan-blog/koni-rear-strut-rebuilding/ you will find they show a series of packing washers. There's nothing like that on mine. Perhaps a later version? I can't seem to find a parts breakdown anywhere.
Tom
suspension.
I've removed the red Konis from the rear strut tubes.They seem to be OK. This was straight forward with the exception of the packing nut at the top of the tube. I took them out because if I turned the struts upside down the oil ran out of the top nut. I can't seem to find a breakdown of the top packing seal. The picture below shows everything that was in the nut.
If you scroll down on The-Lotus-Elan-Research-Hub, https://elantrikbits.com/lotus-elan-blog/koni-rear-strut-rebuilding/ you will find they show a series of packing washers. There's nothing like that on mine. Perhaps a later version? I can't seem to find a parts breakdown anywhere.
Tom