my shocks leak!
they leaked when I got the car a year ago, they leaked on the bench when I took them off for cleaning. There was no fluid in two when I attempted to refill them! They were all taken apart, cleaned, painted, reassembled and reinstalled. They didn't leak for months and now they've started leaking again, well one front and one rear has anyway. The front one from the shaft oil seal and the rear one from the lower hex head.
are they all like this?
leaky shocks
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- Minor Legend
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Re: leaky shocks
No. I would get some re-conditioned ones (I don't think they are available as 'brand-new').
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- Minor Maniac
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Re: leaky shocks
Its called old car syndrome.
When you refurbished them did you fit new seals and sealing washers?
When you refurbished them did you fit new seals and sealing washers?
Re: leaky shocks
Must admit that a cursory search didn’t reveal a source of seals and washers.
Can you recommend a supplier please?
Can you recommend a supplier please?
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Re: leaky shocks
Declan burns posted a comprehensive description of how to overhaul the dampers with details of seals etc. Use the search facility for details. I will search also and any details found I will post on this thread.
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Re: leaky shocks
I thought that brand new ones were now available? Could be wrong though. You'd have to try around the specialists. I haven't always had good long-term experiences with reconditioned ones I have to say My last ones lasted only until the next MOT!
Re: leaky shocks
I've found the post and read it. From that he suggests that the leaking is not the seal itself but the wear ring on the shaft that the seal fits onto. He also concludes that without fixing the wear on the shaft the seal with be ineffective even if replaced. He doesn't mention where the compression washers are from either.philthehill wrote: ↑Sat Jun 04, 2022 7:12 pm Declan burns posted a comprehensive description of how to overhaul the dampers with details of seals etc. Use the search facility for details. I will search also and any details found I will post on this thread.
cheers
Gary
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Re: leaky shocks
I also did a post on how to repair dampers but when the board was upgraded the accompanying photos were lost, viewtopic.php?f=4&t=53062&hilit=Home+damper+repair
I also posted it on another forum and this has the photos
https://www.morrisminorowners.co.uk/vie ... per+repair
I also posted it on another forum and this has the photos
https://www.morrisminorowners.co.uk/vie ... per+repair
Richard
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