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Leaking shock failed NCT, replace or clean it up?

  • 29-03-2013 3:56pm
    #1
    Col200sx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭


    Edit: it posted my thread twice for some reason, can a mod please delete this one, cheers.


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
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    If replacing replace in pairs.

    If you're happy to spray with WS40 and clean etc that might well work too.


  • #3
    JP 1800
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 389 ✭✭JP 1800


    If the shock is leaking it needs to be replaced, the imbalance may be what brought the nct testers attention to the shock in the first place. The shocks need to be done in pairs as RJ stated as replacing one will cause an imbalance with the other side due to wear.


  • #4
    Col200sx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭Col200sx


    Cheers RJ + JP, ill replace both to be sure.

    Could a mod please merge this with my other of same title please, thread posted twice for some reason, ta : )


  • #5
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    Don't clean it, replace it and the shock on the other side. Cleaning it will only make it look better for a very short period until you hit the next bump in the road and it leaks again. It is also a very obvious safety issue. Defective shocks can cause the car to have erratic and dangerous road manners.


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