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Old 01-28-2013, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by n_green View Post
I tried for a long while to undo the cartridge, HOLY CRAP these are tight.


Next problem is the best way to undo the bottom of the cartridge when it is locked. How is this done? I'm tempted to stick a bit of 6mm rod through the oil holes in the bottom of the damper tube and use that to undo the tube from the spring land? Is this safe to do?
Temptation isn't a sin until you act on it - STOP BEFORE YOU TWIST THE CARTRIDGE TUBE LIKE A BARBER POLE.

The proper fitting tool (your cartridge cap being different than any I have seen), lots and lots and lots of heat without melting the seal inside, and a sharp impact are what's needed to get the cap off.
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