timb2117 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Hi again, next part of my rolling reno...the bilsteins are up for 15 years and 50.000 kms old and seem to pogo very nicely on bumpy country roads :)So probably due a refresh, the coilovers are located with two alloy collars, with about 6 round holes in each collar. Whats the correct tool to remove/ adjust them please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted November 20, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted November 20, 2020 I just used a couple of suitable punches that fitted the holes from a set in my toolkit, hardened steel so no flex. Caterham don't supply tools for this when they supply the adjusting rings so I guess it's whatever you I have around that'll do the job, maybe even a couple of screwdrivers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I was berated for suggesting using two posidrive #2 screwdrivers with the ends cut off. They seem to be a perfect fit for the bore and are a quid at b&q!The correct tool is a peg c spanner (so I was told!)They are known to seize so a good soak in something first. Bilstein service department in Leicester are very good. I've been in their rebuild workshop and its like an operating theatre - very clean!Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 If you have the collars with round holes as opposed to open slots, the stubby screwdrivers are great, once the collars are separated. Do lift the car so the weight is off the springs ... it makes it so much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb2117 Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Thanks good people it will be weight off as I will remove them to the bench, and I'll give them an overnight in wd40.Here in Brisvaegas apparently Fulcrum suspension are the agents so I will work through them they reckoned about 3 day turnaround but wouldn't specify even a rough price, eekk!!- still no one said 7 ownership would be cheap :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 For reference Bilstein are £85 plus any components that needed replacing (seals / service items are included in the price) I needed one piston rod replacing.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Bizzielizzie13 Posted November 30, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted November 30, 2020 If you do want to use the correct tool, try the Laser 5170 (Hook & Pin Wrench aka C-Spanner).A quick 'google' will bring up the usual suspects for £70-£80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 A pin punch set is about £6 -10, one will fit perfectly. However you might need two sets, depending on how tight the locking ring is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 You can always use a drill and a punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb2117 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 thanks guys all done and off now and Im replacing with AVO so I will have to adapt to a new system, all good and thanks for your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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