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jolie

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Since: Jul 06, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:47 pm
Post subject: YELLOW KONI SPORT STRUT shock rebuild
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I have yellow original KONI SPORT STRUTS on my 1987 944.

I want to rebuild them - but everything I read says the rebuilding is only
for the SACHS struts.

Is the KONI SPORT STRUTS fixable with just regular insert by unscrewing the
top? I know the 1987 SACHS struts have to hacksawed to rebuild - but is it
possible that the process is different than the YELLOW KONI's.

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William Noble

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:32 pm
Post subject: Re: YELLOW KONI SPORT STRUT shock rebuild [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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note - this is from memory - I believe some (all?) koni struts use inserts -
why don't you try actually looking at the strut to see?


"jolie" <aol DeleteThis @aol.com> wrote in message
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>I have yellow original KONI SPORT STRUTS on my 1987 944.
>
> I want to rebuild them - but everything I read says the rebuilding is only
> for the SACHS struts.
>
> Is the KONI SPORT STRUTS fixable with just regular insert by unscrewing
> the top? I know the 1987 SACHS struts have to hacksawed to rebuild - but
> is it possible that the process is different than the YELLOW KONI's.
>
> --
>
> joliett
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jolie

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:13 am
Post subject: Re: YELLOW KONI SPORT STRUT shock rebuild [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Well I just found out that you in fact CAN rebuild them - just like the
SACHS.
Call PARAGON...--

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"jolie" <aol RemoveThis @aol.com> wrote in message
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>I have yellow original KONI SPORT STRUTS on my 1987 944.
>
> I want to rebuild them - but everything I read says the rebuilding is only
> for the SACHS struts.
>
> Is the KONI SPORT STRUTS fixable with just regular insert by unscrewing
> the top? I know the 1987 SACHS struts have to hacksawed to rebuild - but
> is it possible that the process is different than the YELLOW KONI's.
>
> --
>
> joliett
> ______________
> ______________
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jolieoli

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Since: Jan 05, 2008
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:34 pm
Post subject: Re: YELLOW KONI SPORT STRUT shock rebuild [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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The rebuild of cutting the top off of the yellow Koni OEM struts (1987 944)
and adding the new strut insert cartridge went very smoothly. It's amazing
how nice the new Koni shocks perform. I thought they would be too firm -
but I can hardly tell the difference. Even though one old front strut was
broken and leaking oil everywhere.

Now my front end feels like new. Like a miracle. These shocks are lifetime
guaranteed and I should have done it YEARS ago.

My last 944 with 550,000 miles had the Konis replaced under warranty about 3
times.

www.paragon-products.com for expert help and perfect parts - thanks!
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