Leaking front damper

[AdrianH]

I know this subject has been covered a number of times but one of my front dampers has just started to leak - car last used a week ago and no leakage as I always check under bonnet after a run. However one is now leaking and I am wondering if this heat has caused some expansion and led to a possibly weak seal giving up? I will renew the unit but would have thought the leak should have appeared sooner? Car lives outside in direct sunlight for most of the day.

[myoldjalopy]

An old damper can fail at any time. Nothing lasts forever. Renew it and keep a periodic eye on the others, especially if they are all of the same age.

[philthehill]

If you have to replace one front damper you should really replace both to keep the damping balanced.