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Post by jonnyb on Jan 15, 2023 19:34:45 GMT
As title and pic. Not had car long but noticed this leak when underneath sorting seat belts. Does this mean I need a replacement damper? I have no idea what oil is in / should be in it. Advice welcomed please.
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Post by vue from the north on Jan 15, 2023 21:55:10 GMT
before you write it off as broke id be tempted to clean it up & see what happens, however youtube "morris minor rear suspension oil replacement" its same armstrong unit, as for oil think mines got jack oil in from memory
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Post by canuck on Jan 16, 2023 0:07:38 GMT
Johnathan,
The pivot does have a seal and these age so leaky is what it appears to be.
These dampers can be refilled using hydraulic jack oil or motorcycle front fork oil.
I suggest you remove it from the car to clean it up and fill it. Work the arm through the full movement (per manual) to see if the damper is a dud and leaking or really is a dud.
These can be rebuilt
B
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Post by jonnyb on Sept 28, 2023 20:31:42 GMT
I finally got round to fixing this problem. Cleaned the damper and it was definitely leaking from the pivot so bit the bullet and ordered a reconditioned pair from the Club spares. Fitted them today.
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Post by vue from the north on Sept 28, 2023 21:03:51 GMT
did you fill them with jack oil ? or go the thick engine sae 30 route
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Post by canuck on Sept 28, 2023 21:44:05 GMT
Well done Johnny These corrected dampers you fitted will make the 'rolly polly' ride a lot less 'rolly polly'.  B |
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Post by jonnyb on Sept 29, 2023 8:48:38 GMT
I just fitted them assuming they were already filled. Maybe I should have checked. I presume 30 engine oil makes them stiffer. I will drive it today and see how it is.
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Post by canuck on Sept 29, 2023 17:25:27 GMT
I just fitted them assuming they were already filled. Maybe I should have checked. I presume 30 engine oil makes them stiffer. I will drive it today and see how it is. I suggest that you do not use motor oil. This is a hydraulic displacement mechanism so hydraulic jack oil or motorcycle front fork oil is the correct fluid. A simple check will be to remove either end of the link and work the damper arm through its full motion. If even resistance is felt through the full throw of the arm you are golden. B |
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Post by jonnyb on Sept 30, 2023 14:06:02 GMT
yes I did that check before fitting, left them upright for a few days and worked them through full range a few times. All fitted and fine now! Thanks
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