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Spring picture

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 05:24 am
by kelvingenders
Does anyone know if this plastic tape on the spring was factory fitted...or after market. What is it called and is it important. Should I get rid?

Re: Spring picture

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 07:12 am
by Logan360
Think its factory. its not hurting anyone. why take it off?

Re: Spring picture

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 09:02 am
by volvodspec
quite often it's the paint that hangs on the spring in flaps/flops, this allmost looks like spirap

it might be previously fitted to stop friction of the spring with the spring cup, but that isn't a real problem; keeping the draining holes clear of dirt is more important

Re: Spring picture

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 11:01 am
by thebear54
volvodspec wrote:... but that isn't a real problem; keeping the draining holes clear of dirt is more important
I agree 1000%
Anything keeping dirt and/or moisture should be eliminated as a possible future problem...I say "to the skip" :)

John

Re: Spring picture

Posted: 29 Jul 2012 05:54 pm
by mac
NOT factory, probably fitted in an attempt to silence cup/spring noise.

Mac.