Fitting Coilovers!!

[Juan]

Hi...

I need help fitting coilovers to my car... I have a 1999 mk4 polo.
how hard is it to Do it Myself or would it be better to get it done by a proper mechanic... if so how much coulfd it cost to get it done???

Cheers!!!

[RandonGUY]

Look in the DIY section, there is a full guide.

[Torq-Al]

Simple to do, as long as you allow plenty of time & are patient!

Here's the link to the guide, loads of pics to give a good idea whats involved: http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... 10&t=33186

Wouldn't be surprised if a garage charged 25 quid (or more) per corner, plus on top of fitting (either you or garage) you'll have to have your alignment corrected which'll be around £40-50ish

[Juan_Mk4]

Simple to do, as long as you allow plenty of time & are patient!

Here's the link to the guide, loads of pics to give a good idea whats involved: http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... 10&t=33186

Wouldn't be surprised if a garage charged 25 quid (or more) per corner, plus on top of fitting (either you or garage) you'll have to have your alignment corrected which'll be around £40-50ish

Many thanks.. all of the sudden it doesn't look that difficult. and would save me £££ cheers!!

thanks guys

Juan

[Tim_GTi]

Nah it's really not that hard. You always encounter problems though with bolts seizing etc... So put aside yourself double the time you'd expect to complete it by.

[Torq-Al]

Nah it's really not that hard. You always encounter problems though with bolts seizing etc... So put aside yourself double the time you'd expect to complete it by.

Thats a point, if you do have a go yourself make sure you give all the nuts you have to remove a generous squirt of WD40 each day for a couple of days before. Will help no end!

Also make sure you've got all tools for the job to hand, from memory you will need:

1/ 21mm spanner
2/ 17mm spanner
3/ 17mm socket
4/ 6 or 7mm allen key (can't remember which! )

Think thats it!

[Tim_GTi]

It's 7mm, not a common allen key size so double check that.

I'd have a break bar at hand, they save alot of frustration