how do i know if a koni is blown?

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how do i know if a koni is blown?

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i have a full set of slightly used koni's in my apt

i think one is bad

what will happen when i play with compressing them

how do i know if its bad
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Re: how do i know if a koni is blown?

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it will be noticeably easier to compress/extend. Might also see where it has leaked the oil from inside.
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Re: how do i know if a koni is blown?

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its much easier to compress then the other three even after playing with the knob.. and you can fully compress which you cannot in the others

its not easy to extend though and does rebound slower then the others (thats not what she said )

sh#$ seems done to me
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Re: how do i know if a koni is blown?

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This is blown.... Its pretty obvious.



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Re: how do i know if a koni is blown?

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It's blown and Bill agrees :thumbup:

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hey steve 'the man' ekstrand

is that mopar? in your stable with the bmws
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Look for a prostitute with oil on her lips? }:)
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Re: how do i know if a koni is blown?

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I have a Barracuda, but mine is a little less done.... And has to live with a mild 425hp small block.
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Steve Ekstrand wrote:I have a Barracuda, but mine is a little less done.... And has to live with a mild 425hp small block.
A little less done?? That line suggests that it might be running someday. Right now, the engine is on a stand in the garage, and the car is in the garage, in the house, and across several patios. :)
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Re: how do i know if a koni is blown?

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Steve Ekstrand wrote:This is blown.... Its pretty obvious.



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Re: how do i know if a koni is blown?

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Give Jeff Wong a call at Pro Parts. 818 888-8904 They are a Koni dealer.

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