Rebuilding Konis in Canada??

[Dave Barker]

Can't remember if this has been asked before but does anyone know where Konis can be rebuilt in Canada? Shipping them across the border twice is a real PITA.

[Doug P]

I thought Pete Mills could get them done but I could be wrong.

Otherwise, I assume you would send them to Strano.

If you have them return ship with paperwork showing they were sent out of country for repair then shipping should not be a problem.

[Pete@Marcor]

I thought Pete Mills could get them done but I could be wrong.

Otherwise, I assume you would send them to Strano.

If you have them return ship with paperwork showing they were sent out of country for repair then shipping should not be a problem.

We send all of our stuff to Koni for rebuilding/revalving. Other choices are TrueSports, or Tri-point. If you label it as "warranty", or "for service", and a $0-5.00 value, usually you will not get charged duty on the way out.

[Dave Barker]

Pete, any idea about costs? I have a rear that is leaking and likely the fronts need revalving

[Pete@Marcor]

Pete, any idea about costs? I have a rear that is leaking and likely the fronts need revalving

Well, if you are the original purchaser, then it might be warranty. It takes some time, but there might be minimal costs.

If it is a revalve, then we should talk more about what you need.

[Dave Barker]

I am the original owner but it was a long time ago and they have been used for "racing" purposes.

[Pete@Marcor]

I am the original owner but it was a long time ago and they have been used for "racing" purposes.

Really? I didn't know you had a race car.

Basically Koni is quite forgiving, and if there is nothing that was done to the shock to specifically create the failure, they will usually warranty it. They realize that their shocks get used in performance and competition situations.

Submitting all 4 at the same time might be a bit of an issue, though. :-)

Anyways, email me, and we can talk about what needs to happen.

peterm@marcor.ca

[Chris P]

Warrenty work only applies for off-the-self Koni's, they will not warrenty shocks which have been modified (velving, shortened). However they will rebuild the shocks for you and mark the package as 'Warrently' work in order to avoid customs. Just make sure you give them plently of time to do the work, espicially if requesting after Febuary.

Anyway, let Pete take care of you.

[thgear]

I am the original owner but it was a long time ago and they have been used for "racing" purposes.

actualy dave, if you have any of the performance shock from Koni, somewhere in the user manual that you would have recieved "a long time ago", it would even state "not for street use" ;)

koni is quite aware that their products are being used for racing.

i had a problem with mine a while back, didnt even have a reciept, Koni replaced them no charge, i just paid the shipping going there.

[squeekyracer]

Hi I have been reading over your post and was wondering if anyone knows of a company that rebuilds bilsteins shocks?
Is it possible the companies you mentioned would?

Your help is much appreciated.

[Pete@Marcor]

Shocktek used to, but I do believe that they have gone away. To the best of my knowledge, Bilstein in California is the nly shop that can rebuild them. They can revalve them at that time, too.

[Steven Scala]

I know a guy who knows a guy in Montreal. I'll ask him on Saturday.

[squeekyracer]

That's great guys thanks. If anyone knows of anyone in the GTA it would be great.

[Slappy]

ya im looking for someone in toronto to rebuild mine too but still no luck.

[bbqman]

Krup Bilstein of America
Poway, CA
(858) 386-5900

as far as I know, this is the only place to send Bilsteins to have them rebuilt/revalved.

[Steven Scala]

If your turnaround time isn't too tight, Frank at ABC can get 'em revalved.
(416) 778-2278.

[Slappy]

thanks im gonna try them:)

[Pete@Marcor]

I would still be very surprised if anyone in Canada can rebuild Konis or Bilsteins.

I only know of 3 shops in North America doing Koni, and since Shocktek seems to have gone away in the US, Bilstein's California shop is the only Bilstein rebuilder I know of.

Anyone can arrange to have some rebuilt, and send them to each of those guys. It all depends upon the relationship.

[BLUEVITZ]

reviving an old post to see if some has and answer to a question I can't seem to find.

I have a set of Koni's that have been on my street car for roughly 100,000km. They're on year round and have succumb to the canadian climate. They still function fine, but the bodies are rusting at an accelerated rate. I was planning on tearing them down and refinishing them, but I don't know what grade oil Koni uses as stock.

I was ginna guess 10 or 15W, but if someone knows for sure that would be a good help. I'll measure whatever comes out and add a few ml to know how much goes back in.

Also, is there any hidden thing inside I should be aware of? Springs, clips?

About the only tool I don't have is the special spanner to unscrew the top. But I can just build one.

[Doug P]

Just send them to Dean.

http://www.casc.on.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=18693

[BLUEVITZ]

Well unless he can do them for free?

[Pete@Marcor]

reviving an old post to see if some has and answer to a question I can't seem to find.

I have a set of Koni's that have been on my street car for roughly 100,000km. They're on year round and have succumb to the canadian climate. They still function fine, but the bodies are rusting at an accelerated rate. I was planning on tearing them down and refinishing them, but I don't know what grade oil Koni uses as stock.

I was ginna guess 10 or 15W, but if someone knows for sure that would be a good help. I'll measure whatever comes out and add a few ml to know how much goes back in.

Also, is there any hidden thing inside I should be aware of? Springs, clips?

About the only tool I don't have is the special spanner to unscrew the top. But I can just build one.

The oil is not motor oil. Also, they are pressurized. So, I guess one of the hidden things would be a gas.

I am pretty adept at DIY stuff, but I would think your best choice would be to send the shocks to a pro.

[BLUEVITZ]

Mine are gasless monotube. There should be nothing but oil in there. Plus I've had struts apart before, just not konis. Thats why I just neede to know the oil viscosity.

[Pete@Marcor]

Mine are gasless monotube. There should be nothing but oil in there. Plus I've had struts apart before, just not konis. Thats why I just neede to know the oil viscosity.

Link to Koni's list (http://www.koni-na.com/pdf/KONI_Auto_2009.pdf)

As you can see, on page 35, Koni does not list a NON gas Monotube. They may not have any gas now, but they probably should have.

If it is a strut, I did not know that Koni made a monotube strut.

What is the part number of the shock/strut? That is the best way to tell.

[BLUEVITZ]

Sorry they're twin tube hydrolic 8710. (I only have my iPod to view this)