Strange Bilstien Insert Problem

[sam jfm 0]

Hi chaps! i have just come to fit my coilovers that i bought S/H and i have come across a problem.

 

one insert has the standard m14 x 1.5 nut on the top tightens up and is A ok!

 

The opposite one on the other hand wont take the m14 x 1.5 nut ( its about the right dia but wrong pitch and gets stuck after about half a turn) and the threads seem to be intact without damage! anyone else has this problem before?

 

cheers sam

[sam jfm 0]

No one had this problem before? are there any cheep rip off copys of the inserts knocking around?

[philfingers 5]

are the part numbers the same at the top? Have you pulled the inserts out of the bodies and are the piston rods the same length and are the bottoms the same, should be M10 x 1.0 thread on the bottom of the piston rods. Early ones have a flat for a screwdriver, later ones are a hex for (a 5mm I think) allen key

[sam jfm 0]

yeh, both m10 x 1.0 just the top end thats not quite right!

[philfingers 5]

have you checked the diameter with a caliper?

I'd be tempted to either run a thread file over it or really it wants cutting back with a die if it's just a little damaged

[sam jfm 0]

Can i have an ID please? 250 120 52946

 

250 120 51025

[philfingers 5]

I'm not sure but right damper rates for PTS gravel

[sam jfm 0]

I'm not sure but right damper rates for PTS gravel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i was sold them as tar inserts

[philfingers 5]

If you want to sell them LMK, may be interested. Unfortunately I don't have any Tar ones I can sell you

Phil

[sam jfm 0]

I think I have some sorted cheers! Thank god for forums!