Rear Dampers

[rjt1951]

Hi,
I have removed the rear dampers for cleaning and am going to drain and re-fill. Look like they have not been touched for a few years. What is the best thing to use for flushing through and is there anything I should check before they go back? Have ordered new bushes for the arm that fits to chassis although existing seem good.

[bmcecosse]

SAE 40 oil - sold as 'compressor oil' I understand in some places. Failing that - SAE 30. Flush through a couple of times then fill to 'not quite' the top.

[rjt1951]

Thanks for the info.

[rjt1951]

Just put back together and what a difference it has made to the ride quality!
Worth doing if you have not checked for a few years. A bit of WD40 on the bolts an hour or two before removal and it's not difficult.

[bmcecosse]

Well done. You may need to top them up again after any air inside works it's way to the top.

[rjt1951]

Thanks, what a pain that there is no way of topping up without taking the whole damper off again! I think it is the only thing Mr Morris did not get right.

[chrisryder]

You should be able to top them up with them fitted. The filler hole is even at an angle so that when fitted, the filler hole is level!

[bmcecosse]

On ONE side it's level and can be filled - not so on the other.... But just slcken both bolts and remove one - then pivot it round on the other, top up, and then refit/tighten the bolts. Job done !

[rjt1951]

Now why didn't I think of that, you guys are just too cleaver!!