front suspension

Post by **grumpygrandad** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:20 pm

hello what is the best way to drain front suspension,, do i have to lift weight of the car or just as it stands thanks grandad.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:10 pm

Take out the little valves - with a container below to catch any springs/spacers , take the filler plug out and then gently bounce the car. the nasty smelly rinny old oil will soon come out! Flush with some new oil, then refit the valves and fill up bouncing as you go. Check again almost daily until the level in the dampers stabilises - and don't fill them right to the top - there has to be a little air space. I think it's filling to the top that may make them leak!

Post by **grumpygrandad** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:15 pm

hello, many thanks for your advice, grandad,

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:19 pm

Just be careful when taking the little valves out - the springs are loose on the shaft and very small!

Post by **grumpygrandad** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:38 pm

mant thanks, grandad