Leaking rear damper

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beero
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Leaking rear damper

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Got a leaking rear damper. Is it possible to renew the seals without special equipment?

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bmcecosse
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Re: Leaking rear damper

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Not really - Declan ran an excellent overhaul thread - but a hydraulic press is involved, although I suppose a large vice could perhaps be used. Frankly - I would just look for another damper - or try to exchange that one........
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Re: Leaking rear damper

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As BMC says it is simpler to just get a recon/exchange unit, but as the exchange units are cheap I would seriously consider replacing them as a pair.

Not sure what other members opinions are on this?

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Re: Leaking rear damper

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i have just done both mine for the price they cost i would not mess about trying to recon myself .
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Re: Leaking rear damper

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The only Q is the quality of the 'reconditioning' ...........
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Re: Leaking rear damper

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Okay lads, thanks for that.

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