sratched strut rod = broken strut? Daniel?
08-27-2001, 09:56 PM
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I briefly asked this question in another post that was somewhere relating to my problem. But anyways, I accidentaly sratched the strut rod with an electrical sander, and know there is about a 3mm X 4mm sratch. My question is, will there be any ill effect on the strut now because of this sratch? The sratch is about 4 inches up from the top of the strut housing, not the rod. To describe actual damage, when I run my finger along the strut rod, its like silky smooth, but when I get to the sratch its rough and you can feel the difference. If anyone knows how badly my strut is damaged, please let me know. Thanks.
08-28-2001, 06:29 AM
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Originally posted by danny's_max
I briefly asked this question in another post that was somewhere relating to my problem. But anyways, I accidentaly sratched the strut rod with an electrical sander, and know there is about a 3mm X 4mm sratch. My question is, will there be any ill effect on the strut now because of this sratch? The sratch is about 4 inches up from the top of the strut housing, not the rod. To describe actual damage, when I run my finger along the strut rod, its like silky smooth, but when I get to the sratch its rough and you can feel the difference. If anyone knows how badly my strut is damaged, please let me know. Thanks.
I briefly asked this question in another post that was somewhere relating to my problem. But anyways, I accidentaly sratched the strut rod with an electrical sander, and know there is about a 3mm X 4mm sratch. My question is, will there be any ill effect on the strut now because of this sratch? The sratch is about 4 inches up from the top of the strut housing, not the rod. To describe actual damage, when I run my finger along the strut rod, its like silky smooth, but when I get to the sratch its rough and you can feel the difference. If anyone knows how badly my strut is damaged, please let me know. Thanks.
08-28-2001, 09:58 PM
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Originally posted by Daniel B. Martin
Your description of the site of the damage is confusing. In one place you say "sratched the strut rod" (sic) and in another place you say "not the rod." Where is the damage?
Your description of the site of the damage is confusing. In one place you say "sratched the strut rod" (sic) and in another place you say "not the rod." Where is the damage?
Originally posted by sinewave
Just about any scratch on the rod will cause damage to the seals and cause it to leak. If you are at all concerned about performance handling, you might as well have it changed.
Just about any scratch on the rod will cause damage to the seals and cause it to leak. If you are at all concerned about performance handling, you might as well have it changed.
08-28-2001, 10:07 PM
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Originally posted by Daniel B. Martin
Your description of the site of the damage is confusing. In one place you say "sratched the strut rod" (sic) and in another place you say "not the rod." Where is the damage?
Your description of the site of the damage is confusing. In one place you say "sratched the strut rod" (sic) and in another place you say "not the rod." Where is the damage?
Originally posted by sinewave
Just about any scratch on the rod will cause damage to the seals and cause it to leak. If you are at all concerned about performance handling, you might as well have it changed.
Just about any scratch on the rod will cause damage to the seals and cause it to leak. If you are at all concerned about performance handling, you might as well have it changed.
08-29-2001, 05:00 AM
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Originally posted by danny's_max
Sorry about the confusion, the sratch is on the rod ...
Sorry about the confusion, the sratch is on the rod ...
If the damaged part of the strut rod passes into the strut body anywhere in the suspension travel, it will chew up the seals and cause a leak. Loss of fluid compromises strut operation.
A bad strut does not usually make noise. The symptom is a bouncy ride, a loss of "like new" steering precision, and a need for constant small steering corrections even on a smooth level road.
08-30-2001, 05:13 AM
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Bumper Jounce test
Originally posted by danny's_max
Hmm, I see. Thanks for the info Daniel. One more question, about how long does it take to notice that you strut is gone? Like when will you be able to notice leak and/or loss of performance?
Hmm, I see. Thanks for the info Daniel. One more question, about how long does it take to notice that you strut is gone? Like when will you be able to notice leak and/or loss of performance?
Some people scorn the Bumper Jounce test as outdated or inaccurate. There is some truth in that viewpoint but it is still the best test available to us driveway mechanics.
Aside from the Bumper Jounce test, you may recognize a bad strut by any of these symptoms ...
- bouncy ride
- "wander" on smooth level roads
- the need for constant small steering corrections
- abnormal tire wear
- copious fluid leakage
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