Golf Mk4 Front Shock leaking

Oregano_State

I took my 02 Golf, 1.4 petrol, for its first NCT under my ownership on Friday. I'd spent just over 400 quid on servicing and 2 new tyres in preparation for the test, so was disappointed when it failed on the front suspension test due to an imbalance caused by a leak in the front right shock absorber.

The NCT tester said that I should replace both as it would be difficult to match a new one with the one already worn in on the left.

I'm wondering if anyone could advise me on whether I should replace both, and if so, how much should I expect to pay?.

I'm not looking for high performance, but it has a coilover suspension fitted from before i bought it, so I'm not sure if that affects my options.

Any advice appreciated, thanks.

George Dalton

If it has coilovers then your options are extremely limited regarding replacement parts. Do you know what brand of coilovers are fitted?Unless your coilovers are a top brand then you won't be able to get individual parts for them so you are looking at replacing the entire suspension setup front and rear, either for new coilovers or to revert back to standard suspension.

cgarrad

Sell the coilovers on dondeal, some chav will buy them thinking they are cool ;-)

Buy standard replacements from

http://www.micksgarage.com/

Really easy to fit if you have a socket set.

Loads of vids on youtube

Oregano_State

George Dalton wrote: »

If it has coilovers then your options are extremely limited regarding replacement parts. Do you know what brand of coilovers are fitted?Unless your coilovers are a top brand then you won't be able to get individual parts for them so you are looking at replacing the entire suspension setup front and rear, either for new coilovers or to revert back to standard suspension.

I've no idea what brand they are. I really hope it doesn't come to me having to replace the entire setup. I'll take it into the mechanic's and see what they say I suppose.

I wouldn't mind going back to standard suspension, but it has nice alloys and sits well on them at the moment so I'd like to keep the ride height the same if at all possible.

Oregano_State

cgarrad wrote: »

Sell the coilovers on dondeal, some chav will buy them thinking they are cool ;-)

Buy standard replacements from

http://www.micksgarage.com/

Really easy to fit if you have a socket set.

Loads of vids on youtube

This sounds a lot more promising.

I don't want to rip anyone off by selling them a gammy shock though. Any point trying to fix the leaking part?

George Dalton

If you want to keep the ride height the same then you will probably have to stick with the coilovers.

You can get new sets of coilovers from these guys if needed, they can get you anything from budget brand to premium:

www.alloy-wheels.ie

George Dalton

cgarrad wrote: »

Sell the coilovers on dondeal, some chav will buy them thinking they are cool ;-)

Buy standard replacements from

http://www.micksgarage.com/

Really easy to fit if you have a socket set.

Loads of vids on youtube

Don't forget the other parts that will be needed when converting back to standard. Shocks and springs alone will be no good to the OP. Spring rubber mounts, top plates, bump stops etc. will all be needed as well. Most of those parts will be main dealer only.

cgarrad

Oregano_State wrote: »

This sounds a lot more promising.

I don't want to rip anyone off by selling them a gammy shock though. Any point trying to fix the leaking part?

Coilovers should be rebuild-able if one of the better makes. Check that first ;-)

Only an internal o-ring if your lucky.