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Post by jazzyjembreaze on Dec 16, 2018 17:30:06 GMT 1
I’m pretty sure the fork in new form would have a bung then once removed a circlip or retaining snap ring would secure the spring top for removal / no such luck on mine , it just looks nasty , am I right in thinking the bung has snapped off at some point and it’s metal retaing collar is still inside ,as I can’t see a circlip there is a gap if I put my finger in between the spring top & this collar , I don’t just want to pry at it before asking , anyway both look like this & are corroded badly flic.kr/p/Rt7P3jflic.kr/p/2dwtZBGRegards mic |
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Post by mellow on Dec 17, 2018 20:06:20 GMT 1
You have to push the metal cap down to reveal the clip. Can take some persuasion if not moved for a while, or worse rusted in  I worked mine out before by tapping gradually with a 14mm socket on an extension bar to get it to move  |
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Post by jazzyjembreaze on Dec 17, 2018 21:30:32 GMT 1
Ahh right , I’ve left them soaking for a day , so this mess is actually the cap , wich needs pushed down revealing the clip / that’s the gap I can feel with my finger , thanks m8 will get straight on it tomorrow 👍👍
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Post by mellow on Dec 17, 2018 21:32:52 GMT 1
Yeah softly softly though mate🙄the caps are no longer available so don't punch through it😐👍
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Post by jazzyjembreaze on Dec 18, 2018 0:06:48 GMT 1
Cool , try my best , very corroded in there so fingers crossed x
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Post by jazzyjembreaze on Dec 18, 2018 12:49:17 GMT 1
Not moving as yet
Am I supposed to tap the inner lip of the cap or the centre through the hole ? The workshop manual states pushing down with a screwdriver if that’s the case the centre will push leaving a gap between this inner cap revealing the circlip & spring pressure will force the inner cap up ? Is this correct
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Post by mellow on Dec 18, 2018 17:23:42 GMT 1
Yes. Put a socket on a bar so it sit on the flat bottom bit of cap. Push down, then try to lever clip out. extra pair of hands normally useful |
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Post by jazzyjembreaze on Dec 18, 2018 20:04:24 GMT 1
Thanks m8
Let it soak again tonight / sort it in morn 👍
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Post by jazzyjembreaze on Dec 20, 2018 14:12:50 GMT 1
Thanks for your assistance mellow much app 👍  |
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Post by mellow on Dec 20, 2018 18:09:38 GMT 1
No problem mate. been there myself. Had to cut a stanchion top off before  Now get the cap rust treated and preserved. The clips and o rings are available new  |
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I worked mine out before by tapping gradually with a 14mm socket on an extension bar to get it to move 
Now get the cap rust treated and preserved. The clips and o rings are available new 