Viking Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hi there! I'm new to the forum, so here's a short introduction of myself: I'm an ancient retired Norwegian. I have been involved in cars for years - as a hobby. I've restored 9 cars (mostly British) and build one replica, a Porsche RSK 718 Spyder. Currently I own a 1996 Lotus Elise. Current challenge: My daughter's Starlet needs a new front coil - will I find a good description of the procedure of this in your forum? Or do you have reference to repair manuals that doesn't cost a bomb? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie5414 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hi, I am sure you will find some explanation on here yes. But, You say you have restored cars and built another, but can't replace a suspension coil/spring on a starlet? That's probably one very basic job for someone like yourself is it not? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viking Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Yes, you're damned right. I'm in a lazy mood, so I thought I'd lean on to persons who'd done the job before me. Give me a hint on where to start my search in the forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 undo 2x bolts holding strut onto hub take brake pipe off strut undo 3 nuts on top mount remove strut may need to push down on brake disc with stock suspension to get the strut out so easy to work on starlet suspension. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viking Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Hi, and thank's folks for a fast response! The assembly is now replaced, I struggled to get it back on, though - a pain in the neck job if I should say so. Especially recompressing the new coil - it may have been partly due to a lousy compression tool ("a poor workman blames his tools"). I found it also fiddly to get it back in position at the two bottom end bolts. But now it's ready for a road test. Edited October 28, 2014 by Viking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lildwayne14 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) hey when your ready to change to coil overs can check this page http://www.epbible.com/#!modification/c1aee Edited October 30, 2014 by lildwayne14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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